BRUSSELS, Belgium — Marking 16 years since its 2010 opening on Boulevard de Waterloo, the Brussels Church of Scientology is being noted anew as a distinctive site in the EU capital. While the building’s anniversary highlights the past 16 years, representatives underline a broader timeline: Belgium’s Scientology news eureka ca community marks 51 years of presence in the country.
The Brussels milestone is also framed within the city’s tradition of pluralism and public debate. In a place where European decisions are shaped and discussed, the Church says its doors remain open for community engagement, including interfaith interaction and civic dialogue. The story is also linked to a long legal process that ended with charges being dismissed in court, a moment supporters describe as reinforcing the principle that people should not be prosecuted merely for their faith.
Beyond the anniversary, Scientologists in Belgium highlight ongoing social betterment work, especially drug awareness and prevention programmes and human-rights literacy initiatives. These efforts are presented as practical, non-religious educational tools used with community partners, including materials on substance risks and workshops that reference the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Ivan Arjona, Scientology’s representative to the European Union, OSCE, Council of Europe and United Nations, said: “Social cohesion grows when communities invest in practical education—on rights, responsibilities and prevention—without stigma or discrimination. A building’s anniversary is meaningful when it reflects daily civic contribution—dialogue, service and respect for human dignity.” Full context and background can be read here: Brussels anniversary: Scientology notes 51 years in Belgium and social betterment efforts.