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  • European courage vs. colonialisation of Europe

    Tuesday, March 18, 2025 19:00-23:00

    Stanhope Hotel Lukas Mandl , Born on 12 July 1979 in Vienna, Austria. After graduating from the University of Vienna with a degree in communication, Lukas Mandl worked as a lecturer, writer and speaker.He is the initiator of ‘Rot-weiß-rot in Europa’ as well as founder and Chairman of the cross-party Austrian-Kosovar Friendship Association.Lukas Mandl started his political career in the student representation Schülerunion in 1998. In 2003, he was Chair of the Austrian Youth Association (Bundesjugendvertretung).From 2008 to 2017, Mr Mandl was a Member of the regional parliament of Lower Austria and Chair of its Committee on European affairs. He was Secretary-General of the Employees' Organisation of the Austrian People's Party from 2010 to 2012. From 2015 to 2017, he was also Deputy Mayor of his hometown Gerasdorf. He has been Vice-President of the Assembly of European Regions since June 2017.Lukas Mandl is married and the father of three children. His mother is Dutch and his father Austrian.In the EP he is a member of:DEVE Committee on DevelopmentJURI Committee on Legal AffairsLIBE Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home AffairsDACP Delegation to the OACPS-EU Joint Parliamentary AssemblyDPAC Delegation to the Pacific-EU Parliamentary AssemblySubstituteEUDS Special committee on the European Democracy ShieldDEEA Delegation for Northern cooperation and for relations with Switzerland and Norway and to the EU-Iceland Joint Parliamentary Committee and the European Economic Area (EEA) Joint Parliamentary CommitteeD-CN Delegation for relations with the People's Republic of China.

  • The knights order of St John – past & present

    Tuesday, February 25, 2025 19:00

    Stanhope Hotel   Alexander Sassenberg  

  • Ukraine and Republic of Moldova - Putin's energy war

    Tuesday, February 18, 2025 19:00-21:00

    Stanhope Hotel   Dirk Buschle  

  • The Bright Night Fundraising Event - Rotary Club Cantersteen

    Sunday, February 16, 2025 18:30-23:30

    Rotary Chalet in front of the Brussels Cathedral All profits from our sales will go to Serve the City! The annual Bright Brussels light show in February will be a bit brighter this year with a local Rotary club serving up drinks for the first time as a fundraiser for a Brussels-based charity. The magical spectacle by Visit Brussels displays more than 20 outdoor light installations by artists from all over the world. On Thursday to Sunday, 13-16 Feb. 2025 from 6:30 to 11 pm, a refreshment chalet will be hosted by Rotary Club Brussels Cantersteen in the park across from the Cathedral of Saint Michael and Saint Gudula. It will sell drinks to fundraise for Serve the City Brussels, which helps the elderly, homeless, children in need, people with disabilities, victims of abuse, and asylum seekers and refugees. All proceeds will go to this non-profit charity. “We have supported Serve the City Brussels for the last four years and aim to top all of our previous donations through this popular event,” says Tibor Scharf, president of Rotary Club Brussels Cantersteen. “Our members look forward to serving as many Bright Brussels visitors as possible to help Serve the City offer even more to the community.” “"This partnership with Rotary Club Brussels Cantersteen shows how working together can make a real difference, ” adds Nathan Torrini, executive director, Serve the City Brussels. “The money raised will go towards a new e-cargo bike that will help us support more people in need across Brussels in a faster and more sustainable way. We truly appreciate the Rotary club’s ongoing support and commitment to our mission." Bright Brussels attracts about a half million visitors each year according to Visit Brussels. This year, it will have two routes: Royal and European. They will be easily accessible and each light installation will only be a small walk from the next. The Royal route, where the cathedral is located, will be a circular 4.5 km and the European route will be 3 km from Cinquantenaire Park to Place du Luxembourg. Maps of both will be available online and on-site. The central location of the Rotary Brussels Cantersteen chalet in front of the cathedral, which will display a light show, will be easy to find. Visit Brussels will host its own refreshment chalet in Cinquantenaire Park. In addition to the illuminations, Bright Brussels will include lighted murals, museum activities, guided tours, a Bright Market, and a light parade.

  • The Bright Night Fundraising Event - Rotary Club Cantersteen

    Saturday, February 15, 2025 18:30-23:30

    Rotary Chalet in from of the Brussels cathedral All profits from our sales will go to Serve the City! The annual Bright Brussels light show in February will be a bit brighter this year with a local Rotary club serving up drinks for the first time as a fundraiser for a Brussels-based charity. The magical spectacle by Visit Brussels displays more than 20 outdoor light installations by artists from all over the world. On Thursday to Sunday, 13-16 Feb. 2025 from 6:30 to 11 pm, a refreshment chalet will be hosted by Rotary Club Brussels Cantersteen in the park across from the Cathedral of Saint Michael and Saint Gudula. It will sell drinks to fundraise for Serve the City Brussels, which helps the elderly, homeless, children in need, people with disabilities, victims of abuse, and asylum seekers and refugees. All proceeds will go to this non-profit charity. “We have supported Serve the City Brussels for the last four years and aim to top all of our previous donations through this popular event,” says Tibor Scharf, president of Rotary Club Brussels Cantersteen. “Our members look forward to serving as many Bright Brussels visitors as possible to help Serve the City offer even more to the community.” “"This partnership with Rotary Club Brussels Cantersteen shows how working together can make a real difference, ” adds Nathan Torrini, executive director, Serve the City Brussels. “The money raised will go towards a new e-cargo bike that will help us support more people in need across Brussels in a faster and more sustainable way. We truly appreciate the Rotary club’s ongoing support and commitment to our mission." Bright Brussels attracts about a half million visitors each year according to Visit Brussels. This year, it will have two routes: Royal and European. They will be easily accessible and each light installation will only be a small walk from the next. The Royal route, where the cathedral is located, will be a circular 4.5 km and the European route will be 3 km from Cinquantenaire Park to Place du Luxembourg. Maps of both will be available online and on-site. The central location of the Rotary Brussels Cantersteen chalet in front of the cathedral, which will display a light show, will be easy to find. Visit Brussels will host its own refreshment chalet in Cinquantenaire Park. In addition to the illuminations, Bright Brussels will include lighted murals, museum activities, guided tours, a Bright Market, and a light parade.

  • The Bright Night Fundraising Event - Rotary Club Cantersteen

    Friday, February 14, 2025 18:30-23:30

    Rotary Chalet in from of the Brussels cathedral All profits from our sales will go to Serve the City! The annual Bright Brussels light show in February will be a bit brighter this year with a local Rotary club serving up drinks for the first time as a fundraiser for a Brussels-based charity. The magical spectacle by Visit Brussels displays more than 20 outdoor light installations by artists from all over the world. On Thursday to Sunday, 13-16 Feb. 2025 from 6:30 to 11 pm, a refreshment chalet will be hosted by Rotary Club Brussels Cantersteen in the park across from the Cathedral of Saint Michael and Saint Gudula. It will sell drinks to fundraise for Serve the City Brussels, which helps the elderly, homeless, children in need, people with disabilities, victims of abuse, and asylum seekers and refugees. All proceeds will go to this non-profit charity. “We have supported Serve the City Brussels for the last four years and aim to top all of our previous donations through this popular event,” says Tibor Scharf, president of Rotary Club Brussels Cantersteen. “Our members look forward to serving as many Bright Brussels visitors as possible to help Serve the City offer even more to the community.” “"This partnership with Rotary Club Brussels Cantersteen shows how working together can make a real difference, ” adds Nathan Torrini, executive director, Serve the City Brussels. “The money raised will go towards a new e-cargo bike that will help us support more people in need across Brussels in a faster and more sustainable way. We truly appreciate the Rotary club’s ongoing support and commitment to our mission." Bright Brussels attracts about a half million visitors each year according to Visit Brussels. This year, it will have two routes: Royal and European. They will be easily accessible and each light installation will only be a small walk from the next. The Royal route, where the cathedral is located, will be a circular 4.5 km and the European route will be 3 km from Cinquantenaire Park to Place du Luxembourg. Maps of both will be available online and on-site. The central location of the Rotary Brussels Cantersteen chalet in front of the cathedral, which will display a light show, will be easy to find. Visit Brussels will host its own refreshment chalet in Cinquantenaire Park. In addition to the illuminations, Bright Brussels will include lighted murals, museum activities, guided tours, a Bright Market, and a light parade.

  • The Bright Night Fundraising Event - Rotary Club Cantersteen

    Thursday, February 13, 2025 18:30-23:30

    Rotary Chalet in front of the Brussels Cathedral All profits from our sales will go to Serve the City!, The annual Bright Brussels light show in February will be a bit brighter this year with a local Rotary club serving up drinks for the first time as a fundraiser for a Brussels-based charity. The magical spectacle by Visit Brussels displays more than 20 outdoor light installations by artists from all over the world. On Thursday to Sunday, 13-16 Feb. 2025 from 6:30 to 11 pm, a refreshment chalet will be hosted by Rotary Club Brussels Cantersteen in the park across from the Cathedral of Saint Michael and Saint Gudula. It will sell drinks to fundraise for Serve the City Brussels, which helps the elderly, homeless, children in need, people with disabilities, victims of abuse, and asylum seekers and refugees. All proceeds will go to this non-profit charity. “We have supported Serve the City Brussels for the last four years and aim to top all of our previous donations through this popular event,” says Tibor Scharf, president of Rotary Club Brussels Cantersteen. “Our members look forward to serving as many Bright Brussels visitors as possible to help Serve the City offer even more to the community.” “"This partnership with Rotary Club Brussels Cantersteen shows how working together can make a real difference, ” adds Nathan Torrini, executive director, Serve the City Brussels. “The money raised will go towards a new e-cargo bike that will help us support more people in need across Brussels in a faster and more sustainable way. We truly appreciate the Rotary club’s ongoing support and commitment to our mission." Bright Brussels attracts about a half million visitors each year according to Visit Brussels. This year, it will have two routes: Royal and European. They will be easily accessible and each light installation will only be a small walk from the next. The Royal route, where the cathedral is located, will be a circular 4.5 km and the European route will be 3 km from Cinquantenaire Park to Place du Luxembourg. Maps of both will be available online and on-site. The central location of the Rotary Brussels Cantersteen chalet in front of the cathedral, which will display a light show, will be easy to find. Visit Brussels will host its own refreshment chalet in Cinquantenaire Park. In addition to the illuminations, Bright Brussels will include lighted murals, museum activities, guided tours, a Bright Market, and a light parade.

  • Chat meeting

    Tuesday, February 4, 2025 19:00-21:00

    Stanhope Hotel

  • "Burns Night" with David Lamb

    Tuesday, January 21, 2025 19:00-22:00

    Stanhope Hotel Please join us as we will raise a toast to the immortal words of Burns. Immerse yourself in a tradition that transcends time and discover the extraordinary talent that defines Scotland. It’s a place where the past and the present come together and create a celebration that resonates with the spirit of Scotland. It is a moment to enjoy Scottish traditions and food such as the famous haggis.Burns Night marks the anniversary of the renowned Scottish poet Robert Burns' birth on 25 January 1759.Known in medieval Celtic culture as a story teller, verse maker and composer, the word ‘Bard’ has become synonymous with the world’s greatest poets. However, few are as celebrated as Scotland’s own ‘National Bard’, Robert Burns, who we pay tribute to on 25 January each year. Burns Night is a time to enjoy Scottish traditions and celebrate the renowned poet Robert Burns with a classic combination of haggis, neeps, tatties, some reciting of poetry, and maybe even a warming dram. It's also an opportunity to celebrate Scotland's enduring legacy of creativity.  

  • Ms. Joana Ferreira on “Access to essential health care and health education for women in Cape Verde”

    Tuesday, January 14, 2025 19:00-21:00

    Joana Ferreira,  President of Cuida d’Bo

    Stanhope Hotel Joana Ferreira, the President of Cuida d’Bo, is a passionate advocate for women's health and empowerment. Originally from Braga in Portugal, she moved to Belgium 5 years ago and works professionally as a Commercial Learning and Development Specialist. Her employer – Hologic is a leading company specialised in health devices for women, such as mammography equipment. Her journey took a turn after a volunteer experience in Cabo Verde where she met many women who had never visited a gynecologist and lacked basic health education. Inspired to address this healthcare gap, she founded Cuida d’bo, which aims to improve access to essential health care and health education for women in Cape Verde (https://cuidadbo.org/).  

  • Werner Stengg, Cabinet of Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Henna VIRKKUNEN on « Digital Policy in the EU: Towards a Human-Centred Digital Transformation »

    Tuesday, December 17, 2024 19:00-21:00

    Stanhope Hotel Werner Stengg is a senior digital expert at the European Commission who joined at the beginning of December the Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Henna VIRKKUNEN who is in charge of Tech Sovereignty, Security andDemocracy. Henna Virkkunen is tasked with combating the increasingly complex security threats facing the EU, whilst at the same time strengthening our external borders and our internal security. This goes hand in hand with her responsibility to ensure our freedoms, justice and democracy are strengthened too. Virkkunen is also responsible for the Digital and Frontier Technologies portfolio. This entails leading Europe’s efforts in shaping a competitive, resilient and inclusive digital future and maintaining or attaining leadership in strategic digital technologies.Previously Werner Stengg worked as a member of Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager’s Cabinet. Before that he was Head of Unit in various DGs since 2006, responsible for E-commerce and online platforms, for postal and public interest services, and for better regulation and economic analysis. His experience within the European Institutions also includes positions in DG Budget, in DG Enterprise, and the European Council of Ministers. He holds a doctorate in commerce and economics from the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration.

  • Visit of Tony Janssens, Governor Rotary International District 2140

    Tuesday, December 3, 2024 19:00-21:00

    Stanhope Hotel

  • Lukas Wernert (European Commission): “hydrogen – small atom with big potential for our energy future?”

    Tuesday, November 19, 2024 19:00-21:00

    Stanhope Hotel Lukas Wernert, Hydrogen Policy Lead in the Directorate-General for Energy of the European Commission., Lukas joined the UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies as a European Union Fellow during the academic year 2023-2024. , Lukas has been seconded by the European Commission’s directorate-general for energy (comparable to the US Department of Energy). , In his latest post he lead the first ever development of a trans-European hydrogen grid. , Lukas has long standing experience in EU policy development and implementation in different areas (energy, justice and home affairs, external relations). , During his fellowship Lukas will research on effective policy support measures to upscale hydrogen across the whole value chain in the US and the EU. , Lukas holds Master’s degrees from the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration (Austria) and the College of Europe.

  • H.E. Jürgen Meindl, Ambassador of the Republic of Austria to the Kingdom of Belgium and to NATO

    Tuesday, November 12, 2024 19:00-21:00

    Stanhope Hotel Mag.iur. Jürgen Meindl started his work as Austrian Ambassador to NATO in September 2023. Before that, he worked as head of the art and culture section in the Federal Chancellery and the Federal Ministry for Art, Culture, Public Service and Sport., Previous positions took him as Ambassador to Belgium (2015-2017) and Switzerland (2011-2015). From 2002-2006 he was Deputy Head of Mission in Berlin and from 1999-2002 Deputy Head of Mission in Tel Aviv. From 2007-2008 he was Foreign and European Policy Advisor to the Federal Minister of Defense and from 2008-2011 Deputy Head of Cabinet to the Federal Chancellor (focus: foreign/European policy, government coordination)., His professional career began as Head of Department for cultural initiatives, cultural management, mediation and public relations at the Federal Ministry of Culture, Arts and Science (1991-1994).

  • Victor Vaugoin on “Regions in the EU” + Christopher Sieler on Rotary Club Checkpoint Charlie

    Tuesday, October 22, 2024 19:00-21:00

    Stanhope Hotel Victor Vaugoin, based in Brussels, is currently a Director at Liaison Office of the State Government of Lower Austria to the European Union. Victor Vaugoin brings experience from previous roles at Pantarhei Corporate Advisors, ÖBB-Holding AG, ÖBB Holding AG and Federation of Austrian Industries.   

  • “A resilient and sustainable EU – how can the European Court of Auditors contribute?” by Helga Berger

    Tuesday, October 1, 2024 19:00

    Stanhope Hotel Helga Berger has been the Austrian Member of the European Court of Auditors (ECA) since 2020. She started in Chamber V (Financing and Administration of the Union), where she was responsible for the chapter of the annual report on financial management and the special report "Protecting the EU budget - Better use of blacklists needed". In January 2022, she moved to Chamber II (Investment for Cohesion, Growth and Inclusion). There she was responsible for the chapter of the annual report on cohesion, resilience and value, as well as working on a review of the regularity of cohesion spending. In December 2023, the ECA published the special report "Public procurement in the EU - Less competition for contracts awarded for works, goods and services in the 10 years up to 2021", for which Helga Berger was rapporteur. In March 2024, she took over as Chair of the Quality Control Committee of the European Court of Auditors and is Chair of the international Panel for Standard Setting of all Supreme Audit Institutions worldwide (PSC). Prior to this, the Carinthian-born lawyer worked as Director General Budget at the Austrian Ministry of Finance, at the Austrian Court of Auditors and as a criminal judge. She has more than 20 years of professional experience in the areas of planning, implementation and control of public finances.

  • “The Rotary Foundation – the magic of Rotary” by Johann Vannerom (District Rotary Foundation Chair D 2149)

    Tuesday, September 24, 2024 19:00-22:00

    Stanhope Hotel Johan Vannerom, District Rotary Foundation Chair D 2140, Paul Harris Society Member, Polio Plus Society Member, Past-President RC Meise-Bouchout
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