More than 300 representations of EU regional and local authorities are based in Brussels. You can use our search engine to find out contact details for the different regional representations.

The emergence of regional and city offices is a relatively recent development in Brussels. We take a closer look at this phenomenon here and distinguish the various types of representation involved. We also provide a link to a downloadable study carried out by the Free University Brussels (VUB).

In addition to their own representations, the different regions and cities of the EU are represented by the Committee of the Regions (CoR). We give an introduction to the role of this key advisory institution and provide a link to a useful PowerPoint presentation.

The most recent European treaties have granted local and regional govenments a greater voice in the decision-making process. The CoR now has to be consulted on a wide range of areas, which is gradually leading to the creation of A Europe of Regions.

• Local and regional representation: a recent development
• Regional representations in Brussels: how to find them
• The Committee of the Regions
• A Europe of Regions