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Belgium in the United States @belgiumintheusa.bsky.social · Jul 24

☀️🇧🇪 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.

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Belgium in the United States @belgiumintheusa.bsky.social · Jul 21

🇧🇪 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.

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Belgium MFA @belgiummfa.bsky.social · Jul 17

🇧🇪⚖️ 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.

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Belgium in the United States @belgiumintheusa.bsky.social · Jul 13

🐶 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

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Belgium in the United States @belgiumintheusa.bsky.social · Jul 6

🏉 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!
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Belgium in the United States @belgiumintheusa.bsky.social · Jul 4

We wish everyone a wonderful Independence Day!
On this historic day, we celebrate freedom and friendship.🇧🇪🇺🇸
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Belgium in the United States @belgiumintheusa.bsky.social · Jun 30

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...
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Belgium in the United States @belgiumintheusa.bsky.social · Jun 27

🇧🇪🤝🇺🇸 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

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Belgium in the United States @belgiumintheusa.bsky.social · Jun 26

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).
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Belgium in the United States @belgiumintheusa.bsky.social · Jun 26

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.
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Belgium in the United States @belgiumintheusa.bsky.social · Jun 18

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.

Belgium in the United States @belgiumintheusa.bsky.social · Jun 16

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.

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Belgium in the United States @belgiumintheusa.bsky.social · Jun 13

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 in the United States @belgiumintheusa.bsky.social · Jun 11

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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Belgium in the United States @belgiumintheusa.bsky.social · Jun 10

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 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.

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Belgium MFA @belgiummfa.bsky.social · Jun 3

🇧🇪 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...

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Belgium in the United States @belgiumintheusa.bsky.social · Jun 3

🇧🇪🇺🇸 #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

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Belgium in the United States @belgiumintheusa.bsky.social · May 17

🏳️‍🌈 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

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Belgium in the United States @belgiumintheusa.bsky.social · May 10

💙☀️ 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
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Belgium MFA @belgiummfa.bsky.social · May 9

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.

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Belgium in the United States @belgiumintheusa.bsky.social · May 9

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.

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Belgium in the United States @belgiumintheusa.bsky.social · May 8

Today, we remember.

We will always be grateful to all who gave their lives for freedom. 🇧🇪🇺🇸
#VEDay80
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Belgium in the United States @belgiumintheusa.bsky.social · May 5

🇧🇪🇺🇸 #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!
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Belgium in the United States @belgiumintheusa.bsky.social · May 3

🗞️📺🎙️ 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.
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Belgium in the United States @belgiumintheusa.bsky.social · May 2

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✅ Niche expertise & reliability
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