Belgium in the United States
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🇧🇪🇺🇸 Official account of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium to the United States of America.
☀️🇧🇪 Summer celebrations in full swing at the Belgian Residence!
Ambassador Bernard hosted the traditional Belgian National Day reception in D.C., bringing together our community and friends of Belgium.
Ambassador Bernard hosted the traditional Belgian National Day reception in D.C., bringing together our community and friends of Belgium.
July 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
☀️🇧🇪 Summer celebrations in full swing at the Belgian Residence!
Ambassador Bernard hosted the traditional Belgian National Day reception in D.C., bringing together our community and friends of Belgium.
Ambassador Bernard hosted the traditional Belgian National Day reception in D.C., bringing together our community and friends of Belgium.
🇧🇪 Happy National Day, Belgium!
Gelukkige Nationale Feestdag! Joyeuse Fête Nationale! Einen frohen Nationalfeiertag!
Wishing all Belgians and friends of Belgium, in the United States and around the globe, happy celebrations.
Gelukkige Nationale Feestdag! Joyeuse Fête Nationale! Einen frohen Nationalfeiertag!
Wishing all Belgians and friends of Belgium, in the United States and around the globe, happy celebrations.
July 21, 2025 at 12:51 PM
🇧🇪 Happy National Day, Belgium!
Gelukkige Nationale Feestdag! Joyeuse Fête Nationale! Einen frohen Nationalfeiertag!
Wishing all Belgians and friends of Belgium, in the United States and around the globe, happy celebrations.
Gelukkige Nationale Feestdag! Joyeuse Fête Nationale! Einen frohen Nationalfeiertag!
Wishing all Belgians and friends of Belgium, in the United States and around the globe, happy celebrations.
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🇧🇪⚖️ On #InternationalCriminalJusticeDay, we mark 27 years since the Rome Statute - a milestone in fighting impunity.
Belgium reaffirms its commitment to global justice and the ICC’s vital role. We push to strengthen the Court’s mandate, especially on the crime of aggression.
Belgium reaffirms its commitment to global justice and the ICC’s vital role. We push to strengthen the Court’s mandate, especially on the crime of aggression.
July 17, 2025 at 8:16 AM
🇧🇪⚖️ On #InternationalCriminalJusticeDay, we mark 27 years since the Rome Statute - a milestone in fighting impunity.
Belgium reaffirms its commitment to global justice and the ICC’s vital role. We push to strengthen the Court’s mandate, especially on the crime of aggression.
Belgium reaffirms its commitment to global justice and the ICC’s vital role. We push to strengthen the Court’s mandate, especially on the crime of aggression.
🐶 Dog days in D.C.? One newcomer is handling the heat just fine.
🐾 Meet 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗻, the freshly arrived #Bernese Mountain Dog of Ambassador Bernard. Following in the pawsteps of his predecessor, he’s already part of Team Belgium and winning hearts fast.
Happy day to all #doglovers!
#dogdiplomacy
🐾 Meet 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗻, the freshly arrived #Bernese Mountain Dog of Ambassador Bernard. Following in the pawsteps of his predecessor, he’s already part of Team Belgium and winning hearts fast.
Happy day to all #doglovers!
#dogdiplomacy
July 13, 2025 at 2:54 PM
🐶 Dog days in D.C.? One newcomer is handling the heat just fine.
🐾 Meet 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗻, the freshly arrived #Bernese Mountain Dog of Ambassador Bernard. Following in the pawsteps of his predecessor, he’s already part of Team Belgium and winning hearts fast.
Happy day to all #doglovers!
#dogdiplomacy
🐾 Meet 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗻, the freshly arrived #Bernese Mountain Dog of Ambassador Bernard. Following in the pawsteps of his predecessor, he’s already part of Team Belgium and winning hearts fast.
Happy day to all #doglovers!
#dogdiplomacy
🏉 Ambassador Bernard and C.G. Raeymaekers had the incredible opportunity to attend the 🇺🇸 vs. 🇧🇪 #Rugby showdown in Charlotte, NC!
A historic first-ever match b/w the USA Men’s Eagles & Belgium’s Black Devils on American soil. The Black Devils proudly defended our colors!
@belgiummfa.bsky.social
A historic first-ever match b/w the USA Men’s Eagles & Belgium’s Black Devils on American soil. The Black Devils proudly defended our colors!
@belgiummfa.bsky.social
July 6, 2025 at 4:32 PM
🏉 Ambassador Bernard and C.G. Raeymaekers had the incredible opportunity to attend the 🇺🇸 vs. 🇧🇪 #Rugby showdown in Charlotte, NC!
A historic first-ever match b/w the USA Men’s Eagles & Belgium’s Black Devils on American soil. The Black Devils proudly defended our colors!
@belgiummfa.bsky.social
A historic first-ever match b/w the USA Men’s Eagles & Belgium’s Black Devils on American soil. The Black Devils proudly defended our colors!
@belgiummfa.bsky.social
We wish everyone a wonderful Independence Day!
On this historic day, we celebrate freedom and friendship.🇧🇪🇺🇸
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On this historic day, we celebrate freedom and friendship.🇧🇪🇺🇸
@belgiummfa.bsky.social
July 4, 2025 at 12:37 PM
We wish everyone a wonderful Independence Day!
On this historic day, we celebrate freedom and friendship.🇧🇪🇺🇸
@belgiummfa.bsky.social
On this historic day, we celebrate freedom and friendship.🇧🇪🇺🇸
@belgiummfa.bsky.social
Happy #SocialMediaDay!
Thanks to all our amazing followers for staying connected 🇧🇪📲
Follow the Embassy in DC and Consulates in ATL, LA & NYC for updates on all things Belgian!
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Thanks to all our amazing followers for staying connected 🇧🇪📲
Follow the Embassy in DC and Consulates in ATL, LA & NYC for updates on all things Belgian!
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June 30, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Happy #SocialMediaDay!
Thanks to all our amazing followers for staying connected 🇧🇪📲
Follow the Embassy in DC and Consulates in ATL, LA & NYC for updates on all things Belgian!
🔗 unitedstates.diplomatie.belgium.be/en/our-socia...
@belgiummfa.bsky.social
Thanks to all our amazing followers for staying connected 🇧🇪📲
Follow the Embassy in DC and Consulates in ATL, LA & NYC for updates on all things Belgian!
🔗 unitedstates.diplomatie.belgium.be/en/our-socia...
@belgiummfa.bsky.social
🇧🇪🤝🇺🇸 𝗔 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀.
The Belgium–U.S. relationship is strong, strategic, and future-focused.
💡 From shared values to shared goals, learn more about the depth of this partnership on our website: bit.ly/3ZSSewM
The Belgium–U.S. relationship is strong, strategic, and future-focused.
💡 From shared values to shared goals, learn more about the depth of this partnership on our website: bit.ly/3ZSSewM
June 27, 2025 at 4:59 PM
🇧🇪🤝🇺🇸 𝗔 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀.
The Belgium–U.S. relationship is strong, strategic, and future-focused.
💡 From shared values to shared goals, learn more about the depth of this partnership on our website: bit.ly/3ZSSewM
The Belgium–U.S. relationship is strong, strategic, and future-focused.
💡 From shared values to shared goals, learn more about the depth of this partnership on our website: bit.ly/3ZSSewM
Ambassador Frédéric Bernard was thrilled to meet Governor Wes Moore today in Annapolis.
They discussed the relationship between #Belgium and #Maryland, specifically opportunities to strengthen economic ties (Belgium is MD’s 4th largest European export market).
@govwesmoore.bsky.social
They discussed the relationship between #Belgium and #Maryland, specifically opportunities to strengthen economic ties (Belgium is MD’s 4th largest European export market).
@govwesmoore.bsky.social
June 26, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Ambassador Frédéric Bernard was thrilled to meet Governor Wes Moore today in Annapolis.
They discussed the relationship between #Belgium and #Maryland, specifically opportunities to strengthen economic ties (Belgium is MD’s 4th largest European export market).
@govwesmoore.bsky.social
They discussed the relationship between #Belgium and #Maryland, specifically opportunities to strengthen economic ties (Belgium is MD’s 4th largest European export market).
@govwesmoore.bsky.social
Today marks the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
Cooperation between U.S. and Belgian authorities is key to ensuring the safety and security of our citizens — a cornerstone of our bilateral relationship.
It takes a network to defeat a network.
@belgiummfa.bsky.social
Cooperation between U.S. and Belgian authorities is key to ensuring the safety and security of our citizens — a cornerstone of our bilateral relationship.
It takes a network to defeat a network.
@belgiummfa.bsky.social
June 26, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Today marks the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
Cooperation between U.S. and Belgian authorities is key to ensuring the safety and security of our citizens — a cornerstone of our bilateral relationship.
It takes a network to defeat a network.
@belgiummfa.bsky.social
Cooperation between U.S. and Belgian authorities is key to ensuring the safety and security of our citizens — a cornerstone of our bilateral relationship.
It takes a network to defeat a network.
@belgiummfa.bsky.social
Thank you to the delegation of the Royal Higher Institute for Defence for a great exchange on 🇧🇪🇺🇸 diplomatic & defense ties.
Grateful to Maj. Gen. Slocum for sharing U.S. strategic insights.
Belgium and the U.S. are longstanding privileged defence and security partners.
Grateful to Maj. Gen. Slocum for sharing U.S. strategic insights.
Belgium and the U.S. are longstanding privileged defence and security partners.
June 18, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Thank you to the delegation of the Royal Higher Institute for Defence for a great exchange on 🇧🇪🇺🇸 diplomatic & defense ties.
Grateful to Maj. Gen. Slocum for sharing U.S. strategic insights.
Belgium and the U.S. are longstanding privileged defence and security partners.
Grateful to Maj. Gen. Slocum for sharing U.S. strategic insights.
Belgium and the U.S. are longstanding privileged defence and security partners.
Ambassador Frédéric Bernard had his first meeting with President Donald J. Trump at the White House.
🇧🇪🤝🇺🇸 Belgium and the United States are longstanding allies. Ambassador Bernard looks forward to deepening our transatlantic relationship.
@belgiummfa.bsky.social
🇧🇪🤝🇺🇸 Belgium and the United States are longstanding allies. Ambassador Bernard looks forward to deepening our transatlantic relationship.
@belgiummfa.bsky.social
June 16, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Ambassador Frédéric Bernard had his first meeting with President Donald J. Trump at the White House.
🇧🇪🤝🇺🇸 Belgium and the United States are longstanding allies. Ambassador Bernard looks forward to deepening our transatlantic relationship.
@belgiummfa.bsky.social
🇧🇪🤝🇺🇸 Belgium and the United States are longstanding allies. Ambassador Bernard looks forward to deepening our transatlantic relationship.
@belgiummfa.bsky.social
Ambassador Frédéric Bernard hosted the European Banking Federation and U.S. experts, including #EBF Deputy CEO Sébastien de Brouwer and Marc Goldwein, for an exchange on fintech, public debt & budgets, trade policy & more.
Belgium remains committed to open, fair and stable financial cooperation.
Belgium remains committed to open, fair and stable financial cooperation.
June 13, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Ambassador Frédéric Bernard hosted the European Banking Federation and U.S. experts, including #EBF Deputy CEO Sébastien de Brouwer and Marc Goldwein, for an exchange on fintech, public debt & budgets, trade policy & more.
Belgium remains committed to open, fair and stable financial cooperation.
Belgium remains committed to open, fair and stable financial cooperation.
Honored to stand with Allies in tribute to the heroes of June 6, 1944.
Last Friday, 🇧🇪Political & Security Counselor @maitemorren.bsky.social joined Belgian Defense representatives at the #DDay81 commemoration in Washington, D.C.
We will never forget.
#USVeterans
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Last Friday, 🇧🇪Political & Security Counselor @maitemorren.bsky.social joined Belgian Defense representatives at the #DDay81 commemoration in Washington, D.C.
We will never forget.
#USVeterans
@belgiummfa.bsky.social
June 11, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Honored to stand with Allies in tribute to the heroes of June 6, 1944.
Last Friday, 🇧🇪Political & Security Counselor @maitemorren.bsky.social joined Belgian Defense representatives at the #DDay81 commemoration in Washington, D.C.
We will never forget.
#USVeterans
@belgiummfa.bsky.social
Last Friday, 🇧🇪Political & Security Counselor @maitemorren.bsky.social joined Belgian Defense representatives at the #DDay81 commemoration in Washington, D.C.
We will never forget.
#USVeterans
@belgiummfa.bsky.social
❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 Proud to celebrate #PrideMonth at last weekend’s incredible #WorldPride2025 Parade in Washington, D.C.!
🇧🇪 Team Belgium marched alongside @euintheus.bsky.social & friends to celebrate diversity and stand up for rights of #LGBTQI+ persons.
@belgiummfa.bsky.social @capitalpridedc.bsky.social
🇧🇪 Team Belgium marched alongside @euintheus.bsky.social & friends to celebrate diversity and stand up for rights of #LGBTQI+ persons.
@belgiummfa.bsky.social @capitalpridedc.bsky.social
June 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 Proud to celebrate #PrideMonth at last weekend’s incredible #WorldPride2025 Parade in Washington, D.C.!
🇧🇪 Team Belgium marched alongside @euintheus.bsky.social & friends to celebrate diversity and stand up for rights of #LGBTQI+ persons.
@belgiummfa.bsky.social @capitalpridedc.bsky.social
🇧🇪 Team Belgium marched alongside @euintheus.bsky.social & friends to celebrate diversity and stand up for rights of #LGBTQI+ persons.
@belgiummfa.bsky.social @capitalpridedc.bsky.social
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🇧🇪 On #WorldBicycleDay, we’re proud to see Antwerp, Brussels & Ghent ranked among Europe’s top 10 most bike-friendly cities!
Safer, greener, healthier cities start with smart urban mobility. 🚴♀️🌍
🔗 focusonbelgium.be/en/internati...
Safer, greener, healthier cities start with smart urban mobility. 🚴♀️🌍
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June 3, 2025 at 7:53 AM
🇧🇪 On #WorldBicycleDay, we’re proud to see Antwerp, Brussels & Ghent ranked among Europe’s top 10 most bike-friendly cities!
Safer, greener, healthier cities start with smart urban mobility. 🚴♀️🌍
🔗 focusonbelgium.be/en/internati...
Safer, greener, healthier cities start with smart urban mobility. 🚴♀️🌍
🔗 focusonbelgium.be/en/internati...
🇧🇪🇺🇸 #JobVacancy | The Embassy of Belgium in Washington, D.C. is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Communications to lead its #publicdiplomacy efforts, manage #pressrelations, and drive its overall #communications strategy.
📧 Apply by June 17: bit.ly/3OoX7YK
@belgiummfa.bsky.social
📧 Apply by June 17: bit.ly/3OoX7YK
@belgiummfa.bsky.social
June 3, 2025 at 2:59 PM
🇧🇪🇺🇸 #JobVacancy | The Embassy of Belgium in Washington, D.C. is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Communications to lead its #publicdiplomacy efforts, manage #pressrelations, and drive its overall #communications strategy.
📧 Apply by June 17: bit.ly/3OoX7YK
@belgiummfa.bsky.social
📧 Apply by June 17: bit.ly/3OoX7YK
@belgiummfa.bsky.social
🏳️🌈 On this International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (#IDAHOT), now more than ever, we stand together in celebrating diversity and promoting respect for the #LGBTQI+ community.
We embrace all forms of love and identities ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜. #LoveIsLove
We embrace all forms of love and identities ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜. #LoveIsLove
May 17, 2025 at 12:43 PM
🏳️🌈 On this International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (#IDAHOT), now more than ever, we stand together in celebrating diversity and promoting respect for the #LGBTQI+ community.
We embrace all forms of love and identities ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜. #LoveIsLove
We embrace all forms of love and identities ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜. #LoveIsLove
💙☀️ Smurf o' the morning! Our first visitors receive a warm welcome by Papa Smurf at #EUOpenhouse. 🇧🇪🇪🇺
Do you need a hug too?
Meet our blue buddies before 4 PM!
📍Delegation of the European Union, 2175 K Street NW, DC 20037
🕙 May 10 | 10 AM – 4 PM
@belgiumineu.bsky.social @belgiummfa.bsky.social
Do you need a hug too?
Meet our blue buddies before 4 PM!
📍Delegation of the European Union, 2175 K Street NW, DC 20037
🕙 May 10 | 10 AM – 4 PM
@belgiumineu.bsky.social @belgiummfa.bsky.social
May 10, 2025 at 3:57 PM
💙☀️ Smurf o' the morning! Our first visitors receive a warm welcome by Papa Smurf at #EUOpenhouse. 🇧🇪🇪🇺
Do you need a hug too?
Meet our blue buddies before 4 PM!
📍Delegation of the European Union, 2175 K Street NW, DC 20037
🕙 May 10 | 10 AM – 4 PM
@belgiumineu.bsky.social @belgiummfa.bsky.social
Do you need a hug too?
Meet our blue buddies before 4 PM!
📍Delegation of the European Union, 2175 K Street NW, DC 20037
🕙 May 10 | 10 AM – 4 PM
@belgiumineu.bsky.social @belgiummfa.bsky.social
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Today on #EuropeDay, we celebrate peace and unity in Europe!
🇧🇪🇪🇺 This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, which laid the foundation for European cooperation, prosperity and peace. Belgium was one of the founding members of the European Union.
🇧🇪🇪🇺 This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, which laid the foundation for European cooperation, prosperity and peace. Belgium was one of the founding members of the European Union.
May 9, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Today on #EuropeDay, we celebrate peace and unity in Europe!
🇧🇪🇪🇺 This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, which laid the foundation for European cooperation, prosperity and peace. Belgium was one of the founding members of the European Union.
🇧🇪🇪🇺 This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, which laid the foundation for European cooperation, prosperity and peace. Belgium was one of the founding members of the European Union.
Ambassador Frédéric Bernard joined EU Ambassador Jovita Neliupšienė and fellow EU member state ambassadors to celebrate #EuropeDay and recognize 4 outstanding Americans strengthening the 🇪🇺🇺🇸 bond.
👏@shaheen.senate.gov, Representative Nathaniel Moran, journalist Margaret Brennan & Fred H. Hutchison.
👏@shaheen.senate.gov, Representative Nathaniel Moran, journalist Margaret Brennan & Fred H. Hutchison.
May 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Ambassador Frédéric Bernard joined EU Ambassador Jovita Neliupšienė and fellow EU member state ambassadors to celebrate #EuropeDay and recognize 4 outstanding Americans strengthening the 🇪🇺🇺🇸 bond.
👏@shaheen.senate.gov, Representative Nathaniel Moran, journalist Margaret Brennan & Fred H. Hutchison.
👏@shaheen.senate.gov, Representative Nathaniel Moran, journalist Margaret Brennan & Fred H. Hutchison.
Today, we remember.
We will always be grateful to all who gave their lives for freedom. 🇧🇪🇺🇸
#VEDay80
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We will always be grateful to all who gave their lives for freedom. 🇧🇪🇺🇸
#VEDay80
@belgiummfa.bsky.social
May 8, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Today, we remember.
We will always be grateful to all who gave their lives for freedom. 🇧🇪🇺🇸
#VEDay80
@belgiummfa.bsky.social
We will always be grateful to all who gave their lives for freedom. 🇧🇪🇺🇸
#VEDay80
@belgiummfa.bsky.social
🇧🇪🇺🇸 #BelgiumintheUSA 2025 Conference in Atlanta.
Over the next 2 days, we will discuss consular, trade, security tech & defense topics and how best to defend our interests.
🤝 Our network fosters vital links supporting citizens & diplomacy across the U.S.
Thank you all!
@belgiummfa.bsky.social
Over the next 2 days, we will discuss consular, trade, security tech & defense topics and how best to defend our interests.
🤝 Our network fosters vital links supporting citizens & diplomacy across the U.S.
Thank you all!
@belgiummfa.bsky.social
May 5, 2025 at 4:41 PM
🇧🇪🇺🇸 #BelgiumintheUSA 2025 Conference in Atlanta.
Over the next 2 days, we will discuss consular, trade, security tech & defense topics and how best to defend our interests.
🤝 Our network fosters vital links supporting citizens & diplomacy across the U.S.
Thank you all!
@belgiummfa.bsky.social
Over the next 2 days, we will discuss consular, trade, security tech & defense topics and how best to defend our interests.
🤝 Our network fosters vital links supporting citizens & diplomacy across the U.S.
Thank you all!
@belgiummfa.bsky.social
🗞️📺🎙️ No #PressFreedom, no democracy. Allowing journalists to work freely and independently is a fundamental cornerstone for a well-functioning and open democracy.
On today's #WorldPressFreedomDay, Belgium stands up for the rights of journalists.
@belgiummfa.bsky.social
On today's #WorldPressFreedomDay, Belgium stands up for the rights of journalists.
@belgiummfa.bsky.social
May 3, 2025 at 12:55 PM
🗞️📺🎙️ No #PressFreedom, no democracy. Allowing journalists to work freely and independently is a fundamental cornerstone for a well-functioning and open democracy.
On today's #WorldPressFreedomDay, Belgium stands up for the rights of journalists.
@belgiummfa.bsky.social
On today's #WorldPressFreedomDay, Belgium stands up for the rights of journalists.
@belgiummfa.bsky.social
🇧🇪 Ambassador Frédéric Bernard was pleased to host a large delegation of Belgian business leaders, marking the close of an impactful economic mission to NYC & DC.
🤝 Thank you to all participants and trade agencies who helped showcase Belgian innovation and expertise! 🧵1/2
🤝 Thank you to all participants and trade agencies who helped showcase Belgian innovation and expertise! 🧵1/2
May 2, 2025 at 1:50 PM
🇧🇪 Ambassador Frédéric Bernard was pleased to host a large delegation of Belgian business leaders, marking the close of an impactful economic mission to NYC & DC.
🤝 Thank you to all participants and trade agencies who helped showcase Belgian innovation and expertise! 🧵1/2
🤝 Thank you to all participants and trade agencies who helped showcase Belgian innovation and expertise! 🧵1/2