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Which European Union institutions are based in Brussels?
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Brussels
Grand' Place (Grote Markt), Brussels.
Brussels serves as a major hub for the European Union (EU), hosting several of its key institutions and bodies. These include:12
- European Commission: The executive arm of the EU.32
- Council of the European Union: A primary decision-making body representing the member states.12
- European Parliament: While plenary sessions are held in Strasbourg, France, Brussels hosts the Parliament's committee sessions and much of its other work.142
- European Economic and Social Committee: An advisory body representing civil society.12
- Committee of the Regions: An advisory body representing local and regional authorities.12