German-speaking Community of Belgium

The German-speaking Community encompasses nine municipalities across 854 square kilometers in the Liège Province, bordering Germany, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.

Belgium acquired this territory from Germany through the Treaty of Versailles in 1920, following which the region experienced temporary German occupation during World War II.

The community maintains German as its primary language while incorporating local variations of Limburgish, Ripuarian, and Moselle Franconian dialects in daily communications.

The Parliament, consisting of 25 elected members and located in Eupen, manages cultural matters, healthcare services, and employment policies for 79,000 residents.

This federal entity operates with transferred authority from the Walloon region, enabling direct control over energy policies, housing regulations, and municipal administration.

Location: Belgium

Inception: 1984

Capital city: Eupen

Part of: Belgium

Website: https://ostbelgienlive.be

GPS coordinates: 50.41900,6.26564

Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:46