Permanent Representation of Belgium to the European Union

We are excited to announce that we are looking for 2 Office Assistants to join our team within the Permanent Representation of Belgium to the European Union 🔽 🔍 Position: Office Assistant (M/F/X) 📍 Location: Brussels, Belgium 💼 Type: Full-time ➖ Key responsibilities: - Handle office tasks and administrative duties efficiently - Provide support to team members on various projects - Maintain organized records and files - Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders ➖ Requirements: - Strong organizational and multitasking skills - Excellent communication abilities - Proficiency in office software (e.g., MS Office) - Previous administrative experience is a plus ➖ Why joining us? - Be part of a dynamic and supportive team - Opportunities for professional growth - Competitive salary and benefits Interested? Learn more and apply here: FR: https://lnkd.in/eGbrCAjE NL: https://lnkd.in/eXpbhUtQ Don’t miss this chance to contribute to our mission at the heart of Europe! 🌟 Ministry of Foreign Affairs Belgium, Workingfor.be, Phaedra Laermans

🇧🇪 Today, we had the pleasure of convening a climate-focused “Belgians in the Bubble” at the Permanent Representation of Belgium to the EU, hosted by the new Deputy Permanent Representative, Ambassador Versmessen Bert and the climate team of the Permanent Representation. 🌍 It was an inspiring gathering of talented Belgians from various EU institutions, all dedicated to advancing #climate action. Thanks to their broad expertise and competences, the exchanges between participants truly stood out. And of course, we couldn’t miss out on enjoying some iconic Belgian fries! 🍟 #BelgiansInTheBubble

🤩 Wishing a warm welcome to Jeanne, Pauline and Nicolas, our new "Bernheim" trainees. During 5 months they will support the work of the Permanent Representation in various fields, followed by another 5 months at the Directorate-General for European Affairs and Coordination at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Belgium. Let's go and meet them 🔽 Jeanne Acar is working in the Team European Parliament / Working Party on General Affairs, and temporarily also assisting the Mertens team. She just graduated from the College of Europe, where she completed a Master in European Political and Governance Studies, after finishing a Master's degree in Environment and Resource Management at VU Amsterdam. She is passionate about biodiversity and wellbeing, and the role of politics in shaping a sustainable future. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her friends. Pauline El Khoury is working in the MaMa-MOG Team within the Permanent Representation - the Working Parties dealing with EU Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) for the Middle Eastern and North African region. She completed her European law and political science studies abroad - partly in Maastricht, Paris, and London. She really enjoys travelling, and therefore felt grateful to spend the last 6 years in different European cities. Being half-Lebanese, she has always been interested in EU-MENA relations and the geopolitics of the Middle East region. When she's not working, she enjoys meeting up with friends, reading (a lot) of thrillers, and discovering new spots in Brussels. Nicolas Kricfalusi is part of the team COEST (Eastern Europe & Central Asia) at the PermRep. After studying in Brussels, Berlin, Prague, Louvain-la-Neuve and Ghent, he is excited to be back in the capital to work for the Belgian diplomacy. A self-diagnosed history nerd, Nicolas enjoys reading and always has several Wikipedia tabs open on his laptop. He likes learning languages and is very passionate about the cultural, political and sociological facets of international relations. In his free time Nicolas loves to cook and try new recipes! 

🌍 We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Ambassador Versmessen Bert as the new Deputy Permanent Representative of Belgium to the European Union! With almost three decades of diplomatic experience and a proven track record in international relations, he is well-equipped to face the challenges ahead. His diverse background, from serving as Ambassador in Rwanda to various key roles within the EU, positions him to make significant contributions to Belgium and the EU, alongside his talented teams from the Belgian federal and federated administrations. Join us in welcoming him and learn more about his journey and vision here: https://lnkd.in/ej2UD8nN #Diplomacy #EU #Belgium Ministry of Foreign Affairs Belgium, Délégation Générale Wallonie Bruxelles U.E., Diplomatic Representation of Flanders to the EU, Brussels International

The Permanent Representation welcomed earlier this week more than 60 Belgians currently completing a traineeship in the European institutions.   After learning about the functioning and the role of the Permanent Representation, the trainees got to chat with our experts, ask their many questions and exchange about their topics of interest on EU matters and - of course - the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2024.     These animated discussions were then followed by some remarks from the Permanent Representative Willem van de Voorde, who then invited all participants to an informal networking moment.   Another successful evening for this biannual Belgian EU Trainees Meet-Up, but most of all always a pleasure to meet so many talented and motivated trainees!   #EU2024BE

📸 Some photos of the first week under the Belgian Presidency of the Council. Which one is your favourite? #EU2024BE

🔴 Join us for the first big event of the Belgian Presidency: the College of European Commissioners will meet the Belgian authorities. 🇧🇪🇪🇺 Follow live the joint press conference by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen and the Prime Minister of Belgium, Alexander De Croo. Link: https://lnkd.in/erNgCcxz #EU2024BE

Let's do this. #EU2024BE

A few days before Belgium takes over the presidency of the Council of the European Union, follow Ambassador Willem van de Voorde for a guided tour of the Europa Building in Brussels, explaining the role of the working groups, the Coreper, the Council of ministers and the European Council. Full video: https://lnkd.in/ek9uXkjC

🎙️ “So, the Belgian Presidency will have a focus on renewable energy and access to renewable energy for all European citizens.” ➖ Minister Tinne Van der Straeten at the TTE Council (#ENERGY) in Brussels today.