The urbanisation discussion in BXL often revolves around the idea of a Capital of Europe.
This is a very risky branding because it reinforces the stereotypes that national politicians use to mask their responsibly for the EU policies. In the end, is the Capital not always the place where rules come from and where tax money goes?
Instead one can argue that Brussels is the most European City. And given the fact that 2/3 of all Brussels citizens have non-Belgian origins!
This means that we do not have to give up our (different) national identities to become a Brussels citizen.
So, how can we become citizens of this great city? And what would happen to BXL if all people living here would consider themselves to be Brussels citizens?
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