Expert support for European and International Organisations
Brussels is proud to host numerous EU institutions and international organisations, and supports them through the Host Region Policy. Here in the capital of Europe, global governance is a local affair.
Do you work for an EU or international institution? Or do you represent a Brussels public administration who needs to interact with this kind of organisation? The Brussels Commissioner for Europe and International Organisations (CEIO) is your single point of contact (SPOC) for issues related to the presence of these organisations, offering top-quality support whichever side of the table you sit on.
European and international organisations: reach out to the CEIO whenever you need to speak with regional or local administrations on issues related to your presence here in Brussels. It could be about planning permits, security, mobility, residency questions for your staff, or any other administrative issue. They will explain how things work, guide you to the right interlocutor, and shepherd the process to a good conclusion.
Regional and local administrations of the Brussels-Capital Region: Keep the CEIO informed whenever you are in contact with a European institution or international organisation. They can explain the unique status and concerns of these partners, and help you build good working relationships.
The Host Region Policy in practice
The CEIO is proficient in many areas of regional policy. That includes urban planning and development, environment, mobility, security, tourism and the international image of Brussels. Here are a few concrete examples of how the CEIO pilots the Host Region Policy by supporting organisations like yours:
- When a European or international organisation needs to get in touch with local, regional or federal authorities, the CEIO is your first point of contact. They provide the networks and explain the policy frameworks so you know where you stand.
- When the regional authorities are making plans for the European Quarter, the CEIO introduces and gathers the relevant actors. They then schedule or facilitate meetings, and even chair them when necessary.
- The CEIO acts as a watchdog, tracking challenges that affect organisations or individuals in the international sector. They proactively try to solve these issues by liaising with Belgian authorities.
- The CEIO hosts an annual political summit gathering the government of the Brussels-Capital Region and the highest representatives of the EU institutions.