BRUSSELS, Belgium — Marking 16 years since its 2010 opening on Boulevard de Waterloo, the Brussels Church of Scientology is being revisited as a distinctive site in the capital of Europe. As the Brussels headquarters turns 16, representatives underline a broader timeline: Scientology’s presence in Belgium now spans 51 years.
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 community engagement, Brussels 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.
Beyond the anniversary, Scientologists in Belgium highlight ongoing social betterment work, especially drug-prevention education and human-rights literacy initiatives. These efforts are presented as secular resources for families, educators and local 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.