Vrt

Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroeporganisatie (VRT) is the Flemish public service broadcaster for the Dutch-speaking community of Belgium. It operates national television and radio services as well as online platforms, producing news, entertainment, culture, and educational programming in Dutch. As a public broadcaster, VRT aims to inform, educate, and reflect the cultural diversity of Flanders.

VRT's roots lie in early 20th-century radio services that evolved under organizations such as NIR and BRT; it adopted the VRT name in the 1990s as part of a broader public broadcasting reform. Today, it positions itself as a modern, multi-platform broadcaster with a remit to serve the Flemish public, balancing information, culture, and entertainment across genres.

Television channels include Eén, the main general-interest channel, and Canvas, which focuses on arts and culture. On radio, VRT operates Radio 1, Radio 2, Studio Brussels, and MNM, along with regional and online services. The network's digital platforms include vrt.be, the VRT Nu app, and VRT News (VRT NWS), which provides up-to-date online reporting and video content.

VRT operates under a public-service remit defined by Flemish law and is governed by a board of directors. It is funded primarily by public subsidies from the Flemish Government, with additional revenue from commercial activities and sponsorships within the limits of its public-service obligations.

Across its programs and platforms, VRT aims to produce high-quality Dutch-language content, support regional culture, and contribute to democratic debate. It collaborates with international partners on co-productions and distributes content to reach audiences in Flanders and beyond.