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The City of Brussels supports initiatives that promote the climate transition on its territory. Submit your project between 1 May and 31 August 2026.

The City of Brussels is currently running a pilot project involving smart, digitally controlled rat traps. There are currently 10 of these traps in place at the Square Atomium and the De Wand neighbourhood in Laeken. Since February 2026, they have already caught 250 rats.

The modernisation of the Bockstael station in Laeken will start in August 2026, with completion scheduled for late 2027.

The City Council is a bit like the parliament of the City of Brussels. The Municipal Secretary of the City tells you more in this video.

The City of Brussels has launched the 'In Situ BXL' website. The site is entirely dedicated to contemporary artworks installed in the public spaces of Brussels.

The National Crisis Centre has launched a campaign to boost the resilience of people. How? By encouraging everyone to learn the right responses before, during and after an emergency.

'Up to date with your vaccinations?' is the new awareness campaign of Vivalis. This campaign reminds how important it is to be up-to-date with your vaccinations to protect yourself and others.

The Senior Citizens' Guide of the City of Brussels is now available. This guide, only available in Dutch and French, brings together in a single document all the useful information to support senior citizens in their daily lives.

From Friday 10 April 2026, the new European Entry/Exit System (EES) will come into force. This system electronically records the entries and exits of third-country nationals (from outside the European Union) when they cross the external borders of the Schengen Area.

The City of Brussels has been selected as the European Capital of Democracy 2027. The title recognises outstanding efforts to strengthen democracy where it matters most in everyday life: at the local level.