Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2026 | Zacharias Giakoumis Head of Unit | Visibility of EU-DRC partnership | SRC |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Lora Borissova Cabinet member | • Refugees • Africa • Democratic Republic of Congo • Humanitarian and development assistance | SRC |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Lora Borissova Cabinet member | • Refugees • Africa • Democratic Republic of Congo • Humanitarian and development assistance | — |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Hans Das Deputy Director-General | Humanitarian aid funding and policies | — |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Hans Das Deputy Director-General | Humanitarian aid funding and policies | SRC |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Christine O'Dwyer Cabinet member | Denial of registration for international NGOs by Israel Authorities to operate in Gaza | — |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Christine O'Dwyer Cabinet member | Denial of registration for international NGOs by Israel Authorities to operate in Gaza | SRC |
| 11 Dec 2025 | Jasna Pajnkihar Cabinet member | • Humanitarian System Reform • EU Communication on Humanitarian Aid • Fragility | SRC |
| 11 Dec 2025 | Jasna Pajnkihar Cabinet member | • Humanitarian System Reform • EU Communication on Humanitarian Aid • Fragility | — |
| 11 Dec 2025 | Sabine Zwaenepoel (Head of Unit (Ad interim)) | Exchange of views on the strategic orientation of the Commission’s development policy to address fragility and forced displacement against the background of increasing humanitarian needs and less ODA at global level. | — |
| 11 Dec 2025 | Erica Gerretsen Director | Exchange of views on the strategic orientation of the Commission’s development policy to address fragility and forced displacement against the background of increasing humanitarian needs and less ODA at global level. | — |
| 11 Dec 2025 | Jan Hoogmartens Cabinet member | • Humanitarian System Reform • EU Communication on Humanitarian Aid • Fragility | SRC |
| 11 Dec 2025 | Lora Borissova Cabinet member | • Humanitarian System Reform • EU Communication on Humanitarian Aid • Fragility | SRC |
| 11 Dec 2025 | Erica Gerretsen Director | Exchange of views on the strategic orientation of the Commission’s development policy to address fragility and forced displacement against the background of increasing humanitarian needs and less ODA at global level. | SRC |
| 11 Dec 2025 | Sabine Zwaenepoel (Head of Unit (Ad interim)) | Exchange of views on the strategic orientation of the Commission’s development policy to address fragility and forced displacement against the background of increasing humanitarian needs and less ODA at global level. | SRC |
| 04 Dec 2025 | Raül Hernández Sagrera Cabinet member | DRC work and situation on migrants and refugees in Algeria, Tunisia and Libya | — |
| 04 Dec 2025 | Raül Hernández Sagrera Cabinet member | DRC work and situation on migrants and refugees in Algeria, Tunisia and Libya | SRC |
| 01 Dec 2025 | Lora Borissova Cabinet member | • Humanitarian crisis • Tunisia • Libya | — |
| 01 Dec 2025 | Lora Borissova Cabinet member | • Humanitarian crisis • Tunisia • Libya | SRC |
| 09 Jul 2025 | Johannes Luchner Deputy Director-General | Discussion on the Commission's proposals on the Return Regulation, the Safe Third Country Concept and on the Safe Countries of Origin | — |
| 09 Jul 2025 | Johannes Luchner Deputy Director-General | Discussion on the Commission's proposals on the Return Regulation, the Safe Third Country Concept and on the Safe Countries of Origin | SRC |
| 02 Jul 2025 | Mauro Gagliardi Cabinet member | Exchange of views on migration policies and DRC’s role | — |
| 02 Jul 2025 | Mauro Gagliardi Cabinet member | Exchange of views on migration policies and DRC’s role | SRC |
| 20 May 2025 | Raül Hernández Sagrera Cabinet member | Mediterranean portfolio | — |
| 20 May 2025 | Raül Hernández Sagrera Cabinet member | Mediterranean portfolio | SRC |
Mission & Goals
The goals of DRC Brussels ASBL (ref. Constitution, ASBL, Article 1.5 But): - to protect refugees and internally displaced people within their country; - to promote durable solutions to refugees based on the humanitarian and human rights principles; Therefore, the ASBL can promote and further develop activities that contribute, directly or indirectly, to the fulfillment of the above mentioned goals, including activities to supplement the income within the confinements of what is legally authorised and of which all benefits shall be used for obtaining the above-mentioned goals. The ASBL can provide aid and take part in any activity that is in accordance with its goals.
EU Legislative Interests
The EU Pact on Asylum and Migration EU Asylum acquis EU Humanitarian and Development Policies
Communication Activities
DRC Brussels participates in dissemination of DRC research publications, joint publications or positions at Brussels level.
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
www.voiceeu.org www.ecre.org
Organisation Members
Parent organisation: Danish Refugee Council Borgergade 10 DK-1300 Copenhagen www.drc.ngo
Additional Information
DRC Brussels activities and budget is entirely financed by the parent organization Danish Refugee Council (DRC) in Copenhagen through private funds. The total budget for the EU office includes costs for staff, office, and activities.
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