Belgium (Brussels Morning): Six Belgian cities – Namur, Molenbeek, Ghent, Leuven, Kortrijk and Bruges – are competing to be European Capitals of Culture 2030, showcasing their rich cultural heritage.
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Which Belgian city will be the European Capital of Culture in 2030?
The selection of the competition is made with a rotation of European countries each year, with a mix of old and new members, and occasionally a non-EU country invited. In 2002, Bruges was named European Capital of Culture. Other Belgian cities that have received this honour include Antwerp in 1993, Brussels in 2000 and Mons in 2015. The jury will evaluate the plans in Belgium on 24 October. Namur, the only Walloon city, has received full support from the Walloon government in the competition. The Walloon government’s strong vote of confidence in Namur’s financial support shows that it believes it can win the bid to become European Capital of Culture. Namur joined hands with its neighbours and other Walloon cities in its application.
