Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union

Belgium is the holder of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from 1 July to 31 December 2010. Some 800 events will take place in this period, ranging from meetings of heads of state and government and activities organised by the various government ministries to seminars, concerts and exhibitions.

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New films promoting Belgium

Two new films entitled 'Belgium… beyond expectations' – one of them aimed at the world of enterprise, the other at the general public – have been released to promote Belgium abroad.

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Exploring the Belgian pavilion at Expo 2010 Shanghai

Between 1 May and 31 October 2010, Shanghai will host Expo 2010 Shanghai. Belgium opted to interpret the theme "Better City, Better Life" in the form of a pavilion that is partly constructed of recyclable materials and whose roof is covered with 1,100 m² of solar panels.

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News from the FPS Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation

For all Belgian press releases about world events and government reactions via the minister for foreign affairs, foreign trade and development cooperation, see the website of the FPS Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation.

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