Institution Buildings In Brussels, The European Union Capital

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – MAY 16: A man walks past the flags representing the EU member states at the Berlaymont building, named after the Convent of the Ladies of Berlaymont, which houses the headquarters of the European Commission on May 16, 2023 in Brussels, Belgium. The European Union bodies define the direction and political priorities of Europe and the Belgian capital was chosen for its location being halfway between France and Germany, historical rivals and allies in history that paved the way for European integration. Various international institutions and NGOs are also based in Brussels, such as NATO. In recent times, there has been discussion of a possible relocation of EU agencies to a different area of the city. (Photo by Omar Havana/Getty Images)