Brussels, Belgium — Sixteen years after its dedication 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.
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 public visits and community events, 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 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-prevention education 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. Ivan Arjona, Scientology’s representative to the European news eu farmers 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.” Full context and background can be read here: Brussels anniversary: Scientology notes 51 years in Belgium and social betterment efforts.