Visit to the European Parliament
Visit to the European Parliament
Wouter Beke, new president of the European Movement in Belgium
Wouter Beke, MEP for the CD&V and member of the European People's Party group, was elected today as president of the European Movement in Belgium. "In uncertain times, let us unite young and old around a Europe that protects and unites," he declared.
The European Movement in Belgium is the national section of the European Movement International. It works for a strong, united, and democratic Europe by bringing together citizens, organizations, and decision-makers around the European project and the shared values of the Union.
With the election of Wouter Beke, the Movement has chosen a president with extensive experience at local, regional (Flemish) and European levels, and a strong commitment to European cooperation.
"The European project deserves an active defence today more than ever. In a world full of uncertainty, Europe provides answers and offers the best protection in terms of security, prosperity, and shared values. As president, I also want to connect generations and unite young and old around this common project. This is how we will build a Europe that protects and unites. I look forward to taking on this challenge, surrounded by a strong team," said Wouter Beke.
"We are proud that Wouter Beke is joining the European Movement. Just look at the news: our future will be European – or it will not be", added Ruben Lombaert, Secretary General.
This election comes at a pivotal moment: trust in the European Union is at its highest level in 18 years, while concerns about security and geopolitical tensions continue to grow. For the European Movement in Belgium, this is the ideal moment to deepen the public debate on European integration and involve citizens of all ages.
Wouter Beke brings not only political experience but also a resolutely pro-European outlook. As a member of the largest European political group, he benefits from an extensive network within the EU institutions.
About the European Movement in Belgium
The European Movement in Belgium is an independent organization that has been working since 1949 to strengthen European cooperation. A member of the European Movement International, it organizes numerous initiatives across the country each year to bring the European project closer to Belgian citizens.
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The European movement in Belgium, after a year with very much European news, and a successful Belgian Presidency, looked back, as well as forward, with Ambassador Willem van de Voorde, working at Belgium's Permanent Representation to the European Union.
He was one of the driving forces who, in cooperation with task forces in the various government departments and the Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs itself, steered the Presidency in the right direction.
Ambassador van de Voorde not only shed light on all that, but also looked ahead, to the upcoming legislature of the new European Commission Von der Leyen II, the role of our former BUZA minister Hadja Lahbib as the new Commissioner for ‘Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management’, the reports on the European economy Letta and Draghi...
The event took place on 11 December at 18.00 at the EMB Office (Tweekerkenstraat 14, 1000 Brussels). Participants had the opportunity to ask questions in French, Dutch or English.
See the pictures of the event here below, and stay tuned about our upcoming events!