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Happy Birthday, EU, and also
"Ode to Joy"! 


Celebrating the timeless anthem of unity and joy that brings us all together. Let's embrace the beauty of music and its power to connect hearts across borders. 

 

On this #EuropeDay, we remember the Schuman Declaration of 1950, a groundbreaking moment in European integration. Robert Schuman's vision of peace and cooperation remains relevant today, reminding us that cooperation is the key to a stronger and more resilient Europe.

 

Event at the European Parliament

 

 

 

On Wednesday 8 April 2026, the European Movement in Belgium organised a meeting at the European Parliament with its members. We had the opportunity to meet our president, Wouter Beke, a Member of the European Parliament for the EPP (European People’s Party). He spoke to us about his experience as an MEP since 2024, introduced us to the committees he sits on in Parliament, and told us about the issues he is currently working on. It was a very interesting presentation, followed by a question-and-answer session which allowed everyone to engage with our president and ask him questions. This session sparked interesting discussions on the Green Deal, as well as European defence and the Russo-Ukrainian war.

 

After the meeting with our President, we had the opportunity to tour the Parliament, including the Hemicycle, where one of our President’s assistants explained how it worked in this room. Our Secretary-General, Ruben Lombaert, also addressed us briefly, providing further information. We were also able to walk inside the Parliament buildings. This visit allowed us to learn more about how the European Parliament works.

Our events

The EMiB organises different kinds of events in order to involve a wide range of people in debating Europe, from high-level discussions with key speakers, to cultural evenings and informal talks in our "Café Europa". Check out the 'Events' page to discover what we have to offer!

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The European Movement in Belgium is proud to announce its participation in the “Together for Europe” programme, coordinated by the European Movement International.

 

Under the heading “YOU’re Europe” – 'you are Europe', but equally it’s 'your Europe' — a number of activities will be organized focusing on the economic impact of the single market. Remember, the single market is 30 years old this year!

You can find all information on the YOU're Europe project here.

And in view of the EU elections 2024, more exciting news will be coming.  Stay tuned, or contact us directly if you want to know more, or take part / help in our activities!