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Following a comprehensive review and consultation process, the new revised EU vertical agreements block exemption Regulation (VBER) and Guidelines have now been published and will come into force on 1 June 2022.

On 12 July 2023, the new EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation ("FSR") started applying to all non-EU and EU companies and all sectors of the economy. FSR filled a regulatory gap which existed since 1958.

On 3 September 2026, the European Commission adopted new Guidelines on the application of Article 102 TFEU to abusive exclusionary conduct by dominant undertakings. The Guidelines follow a public consultation on a draft published in August 2024 and reflect substantial stakeholder feedback.

New Belgian legislation introduces stricter payment terms for business-to-business transactions, capping payment periods at 60 days and eliminating contractual flexibility around invoice receipt dates. The Act of 14 August 2021 strengthens protections for creditors by imposing automatic penalties on late-paying debtors, including a 10.5% interest rate and fixed recovery costs, fundamentally reshaping commercial payment practices.

The European Commission has released comprehensive guidelines on applying Article 102 TFEU to exclusionary conduct by dominant firms, modernizing EU competition policy while codifying existing case law. These guidelines introduce analytical frameworks for assessing various types of anticompetitive behavior, including predatory pricing, margin squeeze, exclusive dealing, and tying arrangements, while addressing the role of presumptions and efficiency defenses in establishing abuse of dominance.

De Europese datastrategie introduceert nieuwe interoperabiliteitsverplichtingen voor gegevensverwerkingsdiensten en gegevensbemiddelaars. Deze verplichtingen, vastgelegd in de Dataverordening en Datagovernanceverordening, vullen het GDPR-recht op overdraagbaarheid aan en vereisen concrete aanpassingen in contracten, procedures en technische implementaties om naadloze gegevensuitwisseling te waarborgen.

The Belgian Centre for Arbitration and Mediation (CEPANI) has introduced revised Arbitration Rules effective June 1, 2026, designed to modernize dispute resolution through enhanced digital capabilities, clearer multiparty procedures, and integrated mediation processes.

The EU Forced Labour Regulation prohibits products made with forced labour from entering or leaving the EU market starting December 2027. Companies must establish product-level traceability, investigation readiness protocols, and evidence-based compliance architectures to demonstrate their products are not connected to forced labour practices. This comprehensive analysis translates the regulation's legal framework and newly published Guidelines into actionable workstreams for general counsel and compliance

Every medium entrepreneur wants to scale, but at what expense? A miscalculated scaling approach may jeopardize your business.

In today's digital age, data is the new currency. The European Union recognises this and has introduced the European Data Act, a set of new rules that will revolutionise the way data generated...

Belgium has adopted its CRD VI transposition law, introducing a harmonised regime that requires non-EEA banking institutions to establish NBB-authorised branches when providing core banking services in Belgium. The new framework, which takes effect on 11 January 2027, marks a significant shift from Belgium's previous approach that generally permitted cross-border lending without local authorisation.

Belgium's new Book 7 of the Civil Code introduces fundamental changes to real estate and construction law, reshaping risk allocation, conformity standards, and contractual relationships. With implementation set for September 2027, property developers, contractors, and real estate professionals face critical decisions about updating their standard documentation and contractual frameworks.

On February 25, 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), sitting in the Grand Chamber, rendered a preliminary ruling in which it answered several questions...

In the age of global warming people are increasingly turning their attention to the idea that resources should be used carefully and responsibly.

On July 12, 2023, the European Union's (EU) new landmark Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) started to apply. It empowers the European Commission (Commission) to review and remedy...