Flanders aims for a strong Defence industry and effective arms trade control
The Flemish Government concluded 2025 with two important initiatives in the field of defence and security. On 19 December 2025, the Council of Ministers approved both the Flemish Innovation and Industrial Strategy for Security and Defence (FISD) and the draft for a new Arms Trade Decree. In doing so, the Flemish Government promotes investments in …
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Belgian TUPE rules reinforced: new obligations in relation to information and consultation of employees in the event of a transfer of undertaking
Adopted on 17 December 2024 by the National Labor Council (NLC), Collective Labor Agreement (CLA) no. 32/8 (amending CLA no. 32 bis of 7 June 1985) introduces significant changes in the management of company transfers or asset takeovers after bankruptcy. Effective from 1 February 2025, this amendment is aimed at reinforcing the obligations to be …