Our mission

Representing the Region of Western Greece to the European Union, the Brussels Liaison Office was established in September 2004. Its purpose is to support the Region in its efforts to make Western Greece a dynamic and thriving actor in the European Scene. Its main functions include tasks that are best carried out in direct contact with Brussels, namely:

Representing and Promoting the Region in Europe

The office represents the Region in meetings, seminars and conferences and strives to disseminate best practice and experiences from the Region as well as promote Western Greek expertise.

Monitoring Developments and Disseminating Information about the European Union

It monitors the changes and developments in European Union Policy with a view to providing “early warning” to the interested Regional actors. It follows EU programmes and funding and provides a constant flow of information with regards to tender opportunities, calls for proposals & partner searches that might be of interest to the Region.

Networking

The office strives to develop and maintain close relations with all European Institutions, as well as other Regional representations in Brussels. It is currently working on joining networks and associations that would help promote Regional interests.

Support Services to Visitors

The office provides general administrative support to and acts as a contact point for all Regional actors visiting Brussels.

Priorities

Agricultural Development

Culture

Education & Youth

Information Society

Energy

Environment

Research & Innovation

Regional Development

Tourism

The Team

The Head of Brussels Liaison Office is Ms. Kafeza Christiana. The Office also cooperates with Mr. Misirloglou Giannis- External Consultant on EU Affairs

Access

From Airport (Brussels-Zaventem):

The easiest way is to use the “Brussels Airport” Bus line, which takes you directly from Zaventem Airport to the Gare du Luxembourg train station (situated approximately 200 metres from the office). The service in question operates every day from 7am to 8pm.

Useful Links:

"Bus Line 12” at www.stib.irisnet.be/FR/37000F.htm#lgn12

Alternatively, you can take the “Airport City Express” train from the Airport (Level -1) to the Gare Centrale station and then get the Metro (Line 1A) to Maalbeek station (situated approximately 150 metres from the office).

Useful Links:

“Airport City Express” at www.b-rail.be/main/E/ 
Brussels Metro at www.stib.irisnet.be/FR/31000F.htm#3

Taxis, even though pricier, are always a solution. They can be found outside Arrivals or contacted in advance. For bookings or more information you can contact:

Taxis Autolux: 02.411.41.42

Taxis Verts: 02.349.49.49

Taxi Hendriks (for wheelchair users): 02.752.98.00

Useful Links:

Taxis Verts at www.taxisverts.be/en/en_aeroport.html

Taxi Hendriks at www.hendriks.be/taxi/taxi.htm

Finally, if you so wish, there is always the possibility of renting a car. For more information you can contact:

Avis: 02.720.09.44

Budget Rent-A-Car: 02.753.21.70

Hertz: 02.720.60.44

SIXT: 02.753.25.60

From Inside Brussels

You can access the office either by metro (Maalbeek Metro Stop on Line 1A) or by Bus (No. 54, stop: Maalbeek).