Bart 
De Wever

I had the pleasure of welcoming the President of the Republic of Finland, Alexander Stubb. Belgium and Finland are close partners in the European Union and NATO, and our discussions confirmed our shared determination to strengthen Europe’s security, resilience and strategic autonomy.

Speech on King’s Day. This speech was delivered in Brussels on 15 November 2025 on the occasion of King’s Day.

I met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to discuss our shared security challenges. NATO remains the cornerstone of our collective defence, and Belgium will continue to do its part: investing in security, in our allies, and in a future where liberty prevails over tyranny.