Brussels 2014

2014 , Brussels

6–8 October 2014 hosted by METREX at the Representation of the State of Baden- Württemberg to the European Union.

Theme – METROPOLITAN DIMENSION to European Affairs.

The Brussels day included explanatory presentations on the complex governance and spatial planning arrangements for the Brussels Capital Region and the Flanders Region.

There was structured comment from METREX discussants and an open debate. An orientation visit included the Canal area of Brussels with a focus on renewal projects supported by the ERDF.

The METREX day opened with an introduction to the METREX METROPOLITAN DIMENSION Position Statement. This was followed by Keynote addresses from the European Commission, moderated discussion with METREX exemplars and an evening Reception to launch the Position Statement.