What is this organisation?

Friends of the Countryside asbl (FCS asbl) is an interest representative listed in the EU Joint Transparency Register under ID 76014811270-77. Entity form: non profit making association.

What category is it registered under?

It is registered under the category "Non-governmental organisations, platforms and networks and similar".

Which country is it based in?

The organisation is based in Belgium, Brussels.

Where can I find its EU Transparency Register entry?

The full register entry — including lobby budget, EU funding received, accredited representatives and Commission meetings — is available on the EU Transparency Register under ID 76014811270-77.

EU TRANSPARENCY REGISTER · 76014811270-77 · Belgium

Friends of the Countryside asbl

FCS asbl

Stated objectives

The Friends of the Countryside network is a non-profit association founded in 1998,and grouping more than 600 private property owners and entrepreneurs in the 27 EU Member States and beyond. Not only does it allow eminent persons to express…

As declared by the registrant. Truncated to 240 characters; full text on the upstream profile.

Official profile

The full record on the Joint Transparency Register carries financial information (lobby budget, EU funding received), the list of named accredited representatives, declared interests of those persons, and a history of meetings with Commission officials.

Full register entry ↗ Organisation website ↗

Registered

2009-02-27

Last updated

2026-01-30

Other NGO / platform in Belgium

Other registered organisations in Belgium

Frequently asked questions

What is this organisation?: Friends of the Countryside asbl (FCS asbl) is an interest representative listed in the EU Joint Transparency Register under ID 76014811270-77. Entity form: non profit making association.
What category is it registered under?: It is registered under the category "Non-governmental organisations, platforms and networks and similar".
Which country is it based in?: The organisation is based in Belgium, Brussels.
What are its stated goals?: As declared by the registrant: The Friends of the Countryside network is a non-profit association founded in 1998,and grouping more than 600 private property owners and entrepreneurs in the 27 EU Member States and beyond. Not only does it allow eminent persons to express…
Where can I find its EU Transparency Register entry?: The full register entry — including lobby budget, EU funding received, accredited representatives and Commission meetings — is available on the EU Transparency Register under ID 76014811270-77.

Source: EU Joint Transparency Register (Council / Commission / Parliament) · refreshed 2026-07-06 · Commission Reuse Decision 2011/833/EU