As the globally active cultural institution of the Federal Republic of Germany, we advocate for understanding between Germany, Europe and the world. The framework agreement with the German Federal Foreign Office is the foundation for this work. Worldwide, we provide information about the cultural and societal diversity of Germany and Europe. 151 Goethe-Institutes in 98 countries together with numerous partner institutions form the basis of our global network. The Federal Foreign Office supports our work institutionally. As a registered charity we operate autonomously on a legally independent basis and are not affiliated to any political party. We generate around a third of our revenue ourselves through income from language courses and examinations. We also receive support from the European Union (EU), further German federal ministries as well as foundations and companies in Germany and abroad.

The Goethe-Institut in Belgium

We are …

... Germany in Belgium:

The two neighbouring countries have a lot in common: Both have been committed to building the European Union since it was founded. Today, a spirit of friendship defines the political relationship between Belgium and Germany, and they cooperate closely on an economical level. In the field of culture, the Goethe-Institut Brussels contributes to wide-ranging exchange, as well as to strenghthening in German, Belgium's third national language.