16 Years in Brussels, 51 in Belgium: Scientology Notes Social Betterment

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Brussels, Belgium — Sixteen years after its dedication on Boulevard de Waterloo, the Church of Scientology in Brussels is being revisited as a distinctive site in the capital of Europe. As the Brussels headquarters turns 16, representatives underline a broader timeline: Belgium’s Scientology community marks 51 years of presence in the country.

In Brussels, the anniversary is tied to a wider message about coexistence and civic life. In a place where European decisions are shaped and discussed, the Church says its doors remain open for public visits and community events, including interfaith interaction and civic dialogue. The anniversary recalls a lengthy legal episode that concluded with a court decision rejecting the case, a moment supporters describe as reinforcing the principle that religious minorities deserve equal treatment and due process.

Alongside the anniversary, local Scientologists point to social reform and social betterment activities in Belgium, especially drug awareness and prevention programmes and human-rights education. 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. eu news ireland Ivan Arjona, Scientology’s representative to the European Union, OSCE, Council of Europe and United Nations, said: “Europe’s values are strengthened when citizens and institutions share responsibility for education and prevention. A building’s anniversary is meaningful when it reflects daily civic contribution—dialogue, service and respect for human dignity.” More details are available here: Brussels anniversary: Scientology notes 51 years in Belgium and social betterment efforts.

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