Brussels as an international city

Abstract

Observations The five characteristics discussed below illustrate the importance of internationalisation in Brussels. International connectivity Brussels is a highly connected city, located at the heart of Europe (note that 19% of the EU’s surface area plus Switzerland and Norway holds 60% of the population and represents 72% of the Europe’s GDP), and the centre of the continent’s densest motorway and high-speed train networks. Brussels’ rank among world cities is largely superior to what coul...