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German-speaking Community (B)

The region at a glance

Key facts

  • 846 km²

    Area

  • 79,515

    Inhabitants

  • 9

    Municipalities

Overview

The proximity of the five universities and eleven higher education institutions of the Meuse-Rhine Euregio offers students excellent training opportunities. Qualified people trained in East Belgium benefit from very good prospects on the regional labor market. The inhabitants of East Belgium are artisans, service providers, and entrepreneurs who have always operated on both sides of the borders. Entrepreneurs and investors particularly appreciate this small territory for its cross-border markets and excellent connections to major transport hubs such as Antwerp, Brussels, Düsseldorf, Cologne, Amsterdam, or Paris.

Located at the heart of the cross-border market for employment and services, Eastern Belgium constitutes a gateway to the neighboring European markets. Its international position offers qualified individuals numerous opportunities for access to employment and career advancement within the small and medium-sized enterprises that characterize its economic fabric.
At the same time, the east of Belgium, with the Hautes Fagnes, its picturesque lakes and lively cities, offers a compelling living and working environment for qualified professionals.

At a glance

What makes it unique

  • The proximity of several universities, whose knowledge benefits local stakeholders.

  • A network of dynamic SMEs, where multilingualism is a direct professional asset.

  • A dense transport network with good connections to the neighbouring regions.

  • The advantages of rural life, within easy reach of the surrounding towns.

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