The Greater Birmingham West Midlands Brussels Office acts as a base for Birmingham City Council in Brussels, while also representing businesses and universities, such as Aston University and Birmingham City University at European level. The comprises a small team of experienced professionals, who keenly follow the European policy agenda and are invested in raising the profile of partners in Brussels. The office is particularly interested in the areas of climate change, smart mobility and economic recovery, especially in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.