UNION DES VILLE ET COMMUNAUTÉS BELGES

(UVCB)/ Vereniging van Belgische Steden en Gemeenten (VBSG)

The Union of Belgian Cities and Communes is a research and advocacy body for municipalities large and small across Belgium. Founded on 29 July 1913, it grew slowly until 1954 when it increased its activities dramatically. The union researches issues, publishes studies, advises on legal matters, and represents Belgian cities and towns in lobbying efforts at the European, federal, regional, and community levels.