Services to the citizens and European training

In this section you will find more about SOLVIT, scholarships and Europe Direct.

Europe Direct, Europe in your neighbourhood

The Europe Direct information centres are an initiative of the European Commission. Set up in 1997 in cooperation with the FPS Foreign Affairs, most of these centres are operated by a host structure established within a province/community/region from which they also receive support.
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Europe Direct in brief

  • Facilitate interaction and dialogue with citizens on the EU and its policy priorities;

  • Establish and maintain regular contacts with local media and other information channels, providing them with information on EU policies and priorities;

  • Help the Commission identify local issues related to the EU and its policies;

  • Promote active European citizenship in schools;

  • Promote coordination between EU networks serving citizens, businesses, organisations and associations in the different Belgian regions.

More information

Map of Belgium showing Europe Direct centres
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Who are we?

Mission and structure of the Directorate-general European Affairs and Coordination.