NATO's headquarters stands on Boulevard Leopold III in Brussels

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NATO's headquarters stands on Boulevard Leopold III in Brussels

Background

Belgium's capital is the backdrop to today's Belgian news, from the federal budget negotiations to the national demonstration called in the city, and Brussels is also the seat of NATO.
NATO describes its Headquarters as located at Boulevard Leopold III in Brussels, Belgium.
It is the political and administrative centre of the Alliance and the permanent home of the North Atlantic Council.
The Headquarters moved to Belgium after France withdrew from NATO's integrated military command structure in 1966.
The new site in Belgium was built in six months and was inaugurated on 16 October 1967.
NATO's military command structure is separate from this political headquarters.

Address: Boulevard Leopold III, Brussels Inaugurated: 16 October 1967 Construction time: six months

Why it matters for exams: Which city hosts which international body is among the most frequently asked static questions, and Brussels carries both NATO and the EU institutions.

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2 October 2026 Source: NATO

In plain words

NATO North Atlantic Treaty Organization — A political and military alliance of North American and European states.

North Atlantic Council NATO's principal political decision-making body — Every Ally has a permanent seat on it.