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On 24 September, Leuven was proclaimed winner of the ‘European Capital of Innovation Awards’. This prize was awarded by the European Commission and rewards cities that focus on innovation to improve their residents’ quality of life.

On 14 September, Minister-president Jambon met his fellow European ministers of culture in Berlin. They were invited by the German Minister of Culture and Media, Monika Grütters, as part of the German EU Presidency programme.

After a marathon negotiation, the Heads of State and Government reached an agreement on the European Multiannual Financial Framework and the European Recovery Plan.

Image sensor developer Caeleste and machine manufacturer FAM have been recognized as Export Lions of 2020.

As of 1 September, May Persoons starts as General Representative of the Government of Flanders in the United Kingdom. She temporarily takes over from André Hebbelinck.

On 15 July, Minister-president Jan Jambon received the Catalan Foreign Minister Bernat Solé i Barril in the Errera House. It was the first meeting between the two since Bernat Solé's appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs.

On 21 September Michel Barnier, the chief negotiator on behalf of the EU for Brexit, was received at the Flemish Parliament by Chairwoman Liesbeth Homans.

Minister-president Jan Jambon is releasing 200 000 euros for emergency aid to Beirut, hit by an explosion in the port area on 4 August with more than 170 dead and thousands injured.

As usual,  Minister-President Jan Jambon addressed the established bodies on July 1th, Flanders Day. Exceptionally, he did this not from the courtyard of the Errera House but via a video message.