Catalonia has institutional representation in Brussels since 1986. Mission of the Delegation of the Government of Catalonia to the EU: - Contributing to the construction of the European project. - Sharing Catalonia’s interests and best practices with EU institutions, networks, regions and other key stakeholders. - Cooperating and participating in the decision-making process of the EU, collecting information about the legislative initiatives, actions and programs with an impact on the competences or interests of the Government of Catalonia. - Promoting the participation of the Government of Catalonia and other Catalan entities to the EU. - Facilitating the bilateral relationships with Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxemburg (Benelux). The representative of the Government of Catalonia to the EU is Meritxell Serret i Aleu. The Espai Catalunya Europa is part of the Delegation and hosts events and exhibitions to contribute on the EU debate and defend the Catalan interests. Three agencies of the Catalan government that work in the Benelux are also located at the Delegation: ACCIÓ (Catalonia Trade & Investment), Catalan Arts and the Catalan Tourist Board.
