Europe is and remains US partner of first resort
[...] Wherever America is working to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons, to fight disease, to help nations on the difficult journey from dictatorship to democracy, we are side by side with our friends in Europe.
Shifts in US Foreign Policy
If the United States continues on the course the president has set, “I think we will see in 2016 the U.S. posture in the world will look very different than it did in 2008,” said White House Deputy National Security Adviser for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes.
The 2012 State of the Union Address
"Think about the America within our reach...A future where we’re in control of our own energy, and our security and prosperity aren’t so tied to unstable parts of the world."
Win a 4 Week Stay in the U.S.
Belgian students aged 16-18 are invited to enter a competition which consists of writing an essay about "Freedom of Speech: A Universal Value." The winner of the competition will travel to the US for 4 weeks to take part in a summer institute for young Americans and Europeans in July 2012.
Be an active voter in the U.S. 2012 elections
New absentee voting laws are in effect for the 2012 elections. You will no longer automatically receive ballots based on a previous absentee ballot request. Read more about voter registration.
More News from the Embassy
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New voting law in effect! Click here for more info.
U.S. citizens abroad who want to vote by absentee ballot in the 2012 elections must complete a new Federal Post Card Application.
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Remember March 1 Deadline for Essay Competition
The Embassy invites Belgian students (16-18y) to participate in an essay contest to win a 4-week stay in the U.S. in July, writing on "Freedom of Speech: A Universal Value."
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Discover America
America tourism info at a glance for you.
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American English Online
Provides academic expertise, consultative assistance, and materials resources for English teachers and learners worldwide.
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Climate Change
Dossier on US Policy
Documents and summarizes the United States policy on Climate Change and Clean Energy.
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Africa
Dossier on US Policy
This dossier documents the United States relationship with Africa.
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Iran
Dossier on US Policy
A dossier documenting the United States relationship with Iran.
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China
Dossier on the US Policy
This dossier documents the United States relationship with China.
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Middle East Peace
Dossier on US Policy
This dossier documents the United States relationship with the countries of the Middle East.
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Non-Proliferation Issues
Dossier on US Policy
This dossier documents United States policy with regard to non-proliferation issues
Embassy Events
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Ghent Light Festival
Friday, January 27, 2012 Ambassador and Mrs. Gutman had the Mayor of Ghent as a guide to show him the Ghent Light Festival
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Ambassador Gutman visits Halle
January 24, 2012 U.S Ambassador H. Gutman and Dr Loewinger visited the town of Halle in the province of Vlaams-Brabant
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The Wild West: Promoting Travel to the US
Ambassador Gutman was the guest speaker at en event promoting travel to the American West organized by vtbKultuur Knokke-Heist on January 26, 2012
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US Army Honors Battle of the Bulge Heroine
The US Army has honored nurse Augusta Chiwy with the civilian award for humanitarian service. In 1944, during the Battle of the Bulge , she treated injured American soldiers in atrocious circumstances.
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Annual Commemoration of the Battle of the Bulge
Every year there is a perimeter walk around the city of Bastogne in honor of the American troops who defended the town of Bastogne and stopped the Nazi offensive in the winter of 1944-1945. Hundreds of people joined the walk this year, including a large delegation from the U.S. Embassy.
