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From this Friday, September 12th 2025, the European Data Act will officially apply.

Belgium has transposed the EU's EmpCo Directive through new legislation that fundamentally reshapes how businesses can communicate environmental claims. The Act introduces five outright prohibitions on greenwashing practices and establishes strict substantiation requirements for sustainability marketing, with enforcement beginning September 27, 2026.

Graag informeren we u over nieuwe initiatieven waarmee de Belgische wetgever opnieuw belangrijke stappen zet in de digitalisering van het bedrijfsleven én de publieke sector.

We always set out to inform you about new initiatives with which Belgium's lawmakers are once more taking major steps forward regarding the digitalisation of the business sector and public sector.

International manufacturers are often warned against setting up a distribution network in Belgium in view of the far-reaching protection of a Belgian distributor in case of termination.

De Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) introduceert vanaf 2026 verplichtingen voor producenten, importeurs en distributeurs in de food- en beveragesector. Met nieuwe eisen rond recycleerbaarheid, gerecycleerd materiaal en verpakkingsontwerp moeten ondernemingen hun verpakkingsportfolio en leveranciersketen nu al kritisch evalueren om tijdig compliant te zijn met de ingrijpende regelgeving die vanaf 2030 volledig van kracht wordt.

Phishing, hacking, spoofing: cybercriminaliteit kent veel gedaanten. De tijd dat cybersecurity voor veel ondernemers ver van hun bed bleef, is voorbij.

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De Ondernemingsrechtbank Antwerpen bevestigt dat arbitragebedingen in internationale franchiseovereenkomsten ook geschillen over de Belgische Wet Precontractuele Informatie kunnen omvatten. Deze uitspraak volgt de lijn van het Hof van Cassatie en markeert een belangrijke verschuiving in hoe Belgische beschermingswetten worden toegepast in een internationale context.

Onze maatschappij surft op een digitale golf.

Belgium has transposed the EU's EmpCo Directive through legislation that fundamentally reshapes how companies can communicate about environmental sustainability.

Recently, various cases have arisen – from ‘spiking' committed by bar staff and the case of rape in Leuven to the prosecution of various public figures – that have once again fuelled debate within society on the subject of consent and about unacceptable and inappropriate behaviour.

The European Union's data strategy introduces comprehensive interoperability obligations through the GDPR, Data Act, and Data Governance Act, fundamentally transforming how organizations handle data portability, switching between service providers, and data intermediation services. Organizations providing data processing services and those operating as data intermediaries face new compliance requirements, registration procedures, and operational standards that demand immediate attention and strategic implem

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.

Belgium's tax administration has issued a crucial circular clarifying the application of the new capital gains tax on financial assets, addressing key uncertainties around realization timing, earn-out structures, partnership vehicles, and historical exemptions. The guidance provides essential insights for taxpayers navigating payment modalities, matrimonial property regimes, and the complex interaction between the tax and existing corporate structures.

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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.

The Belgian Council of State has issued a landmark ruling on the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR), clarifying the obligations of both contracting authorities and bidders in public procurement procedures exceeding €250 million. This decision arose from a dispute over Brussels' casino concession and establishes that FSR compliance is mandatory regardless of whether procurement documents explicitly mention it, with non-compliance rendering award decisions unlawful.