On 27 March 2026, the FPS Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the FPS Health, Food Chain Safety and Environment, organised a conference at the Egmont Palace to mark the publication of the latest report by the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development), “Environmental Outlook on the Triple Planetary Crisis”. The event brought together numerous Belgian stakeholders, including many authorities from European to local level, alongside representatives from businesses, civil...

On Monday 23 March 2026, the final preparations for the entry into force of the new UN Ocean Treaty began in New York. This is an important moment for Belgium, which will present its bid to host the secretariat of the new UN Ocean Treaty to the UN member states on 1 April 2026.

On Saturday 28 March 2026, Belgium’s top cybersecurity students will go head-to-head in the grand final of the Cyber Security Challenge Belgium (CSCBE) 2026, an event celebrating its 12th edition and firmly established as one of Europe’s leading cybersecurity competitions for young talent.The final takes the form of a one-day on-site event, bringing together the best teams from the online qualifying rounds to compete for the title.

Belgium is providing emergency aid to Moldova via B-FAST after oil spilled into the Dniester River following damage to a Ukrainian hydroelectric power station caused by Russian air strikes. The Dniester is a major source of fresh and drinkable water for Moldova. Its contamination jeopardises the water supply, aquatic ecosystems and overall water quality in the region. 

Press release from the Belgian Debt Agency

Their Majesties the King and the Queen will undertake a State Visit to Norway from 24 to 26 March. It is the first Belgian State Visit to Norway in a generation and builds on the momentum created two years ago during the economic mission led by Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid. 

Press release from the Belgian Debt Agency

Ten years after the attacks of 22 March 2016, Belgium is commemorating the victims of terrorist acts. This year as well, moments of remembrance and solidarity are being organised to pay tribute to all victims of terrorist acts in Belgium and to all Belgian victims abroad. This tenth commemorative tribute marks a special moment of remembrance and connection, with several ceremonies taking place in Brussels on 21 and 22 March 2026.

Press release from the Belgian Debt Agency