Belgium’s official commemoration of the First World War Centenary programme focuses on commemorations at national and federal levels.
“By Royal Decree of 23 March 2012, Paul Breyne, former governor, and Jean-Arthur Régibeau, Director-General of the FPS Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, have been appointed as Commissioner-General and Deputy Commissioner-General for Commemoration of the First World War”.
Their task is to:
“Act as chairman and vice-chairman respectively of the Organising Committee and monitor the work of the operational working groups with a view to preparing the national commemorative ceremonies and a multi-annual federal programme”.
“Ensure consultation at federal level as well as with the federated entities and local and provincial authorities”.
“Liaise with their counterparts in other countries”.
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Posted by: Daniel Barry, Centenary News