Belgium: EU Summit held in Brussels June 20-21

Event

Brussels will host the EU Summit on Thursday, June 20, and Friday, June 21. The summit will primarily be held at the EU Council building in the Schuman district. Officials will deploy additional security personnel to central Brussels amid the attendance of leaders from EU member states and transportation disruptions are expected. Police will block traffic on the Robert Schuman roundabout, Rue de la Loi, Juste Lipse Street, and Froissart Street on June 20-21; surrounding roads will be accessible to local and authorized traffic only. Other transportation disruptions, including heightened security and congestion on the metro system, are expected during the summit. A full list of closures can be found on the website of the Brussels Police.

Advice

Individuals in or traveling to Brussels are advised to monitor the situation, anticipate a heightened security presence and transportation disruptions near the summit venue, and adhere to instructions issued by local authorities.