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29/07/26
29/07/26
The end of the EUR 150 customs duty exemption: the European Union introduces a flat-rate EUR 3 …

Since 1 July 2026, low-value imports from third countries have been subject to a new customs regime. Council Regulation (EU) 2026/382 abolishes the customs duty exemption for consi…

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10/06/26
10/06/26
The online withdrawal button: a new mandatory obligation for online traders

From 19 June 2026, new Article 11a of Directive (EU) 2023/2673 requires online traders concluding distance contracts with consumers to provide a dedicated “withdrawal button”, lett…

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01/06/26
01/06/26
Sales without seasons: council of state clears out sales regulation

Three Council of State judgments of 20 May 2026 (266.735/736/737) hold that the Belgian sales-period restriction in Article VI.25 §1 CEL — capping the use of terms like 'solden' / …

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16/07/26
New notification obligation for automatic renewals also affe…

A new bill introduces an active notification obligation in Article VI.91 of…

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24/06/26
Serial Returners: When Consumer Protection Becomes Consumer …

Andersen examines whether so-called *serial returners* — customers who syst…

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Each day we publish several articles written by legal and tax specialists from law firms, notaries offices, the legal departments from payroll agencies and tax consultants.

It is the perfect way for lawyers at the Bar, in-house counsel, barristers, solicitors, notaries, bailiffs, paralegals and any other legal professional with an interest in Belgian and European law to keep informed of new legislative initiatives, case law, legal doctrine and all other legal developments on the Belgian legal scene!

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01/06/26
Auto-renewing a consumer contract? From 1 May 2027, prior notice is required

The Belgian Act of 20 April 2026 amends Article VI.91 CEL to add a prior-notification obligation on businesses using automatic renewal clauses in fixe…

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29/05/26
The end of stringent rules on “sales” in Belgium

On 20 May 2026, the Belgian Council of State ruled that the Belgian rules that strictly regulate summer and winter sales (soldes/solden) do not comply…

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19/05/26
CJEU Settles Long-Standing Debate: Settlement Agreements With Commercial Agents During the Notice Period Are a…

On 23 April 2026 the CJEU (Case C-204/25) held that a commercial agency agreement governed by Directive 86/653 ends only when the notice period expire…

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13/05/26
Soepelere openingsuren op komst: tot 21u én geen verplichte sluitingsdag meer

De ministerraad heeft een voorontwerp goedgekeurd dat de openingsurenwet (10 november 2006) ingrijpend versoepelt: handelaars zouden elke dag tot 21u …

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11/05/26
New mandatory withdrawal button for B2C webshops

Webshop operators are required to update their online interfaces and withdrawal procedures before the compliance deadline of 19 June 2026.

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07/05/26
New Belgian antitrust guidelines on sustainability agreements: what you need to know

The Belgian Competition Authority (BCA) has released long-awaited guidelines on how companies may cooperate on sustainability objectives without breac…

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01/05/26
Agentic AI — the next antitrust frontier?

Linklaters' Brussels-led competition team flags agentic AI as the next antitrust frontier, walking through four core risks — autonomous agentic collus…

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29/04/26
No More Quick Deals in Commercial Agency: The Court of Justice Redraws the Rules

The Court of Justice's 23 April 2026 judgment in C-204/25 (Bank Nagelmackers) overturns Belgian practice on 'early settlements' in commercial agency. …

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16/04/26
The knock is still at dawn, the search is digital. The digital dawn raid.

Imagine... You are the CEO of a company that designs and installs professional sound and lighting systems for music festivals and live events. Spring …

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10/04/26
Priorities of the Belgian Competition Authority 2026

On 27 February 2026, the Belgian Competition Authority (BCA) published its annual communication setting out policy priorities for the current year.

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13/03/26
New EU De-minimis Registration Obligation: What Businesses Receiving Public Subsidies Need to Know

As of 1 January 2026, the administrative landscape for de-minimis aid in the EU has changed significantly. Businesses that receive public subsidies sh…

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24/02/26
Bid rigging: Winning by losing (together)?

Imagine... You work for a large European event‑planning company, and you are preparing a bid for a major tender launched by the European Commission. …

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18/02/26
Belgian Competition Authority Fines Individuals for First Time in Bid Rigging Case Involving Distribution of N…

The Belgian Competition Authority (BCA) has held four companies operating in the postal services and media sectors and two natural persons liable for …

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09/02/26
When a non-compete clause loses its bite

Distribution agreements often include a non-compete clause. Such a clause is intended to protect the supplier (legally referred to as the grantor) aga…

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29/01/26
Onrechtmatige bedingen in B2C-contracten, waar moet U op letten?

In het kader van zijn activiteiten kan een professional contracten sluiten met consumenten (B2C-relaties). Hoewel deze contracten soms lijken op cont…

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07/01/26
Nieuwe wet persoonlijke zekerheden in werking

Op 1 januari 2026 is de wet van 5 juni 2025 houdende titel 1 "Persoonlijke zekerheden" van boek 9 "Zekerheden" van het Burgerlijk Wetboek in werking g…

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04/12/25
Belgian merger control reviews impact M&A timelines

The Belgian Competition Authority (BCA) has, for the first time, published an overview of its merger control enforcement activities. It tells a story …

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28/11/25
No-Poach Agreements: Common Sense or Cartel Risk?

Imagine... You’re preparing to welcome a new investor. The atmosphere in your company is charged with anticipation, fresh ideas, renewed energy, and …

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19/11/25
Wettelijke en commerciële productgaranties: nieuwe regels, nieuwe etiketten

Op 22 oktober 2025 trad de Uitvoeringsverordening (EU) 2025/1960 van de Commissie van 25 september 2025 betreffende het ontwerp en de inhoud van de ge…

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28/10/25
Brussels Enterprise Court Dismisses Trade Mark Infringement Claim Because of Older Marketing Authorisation for…

On 18 September 2025, the President of the Dutch-language Enterprise Court of Brussels delivered a judgment in Huvepharma v. EMDOKA holding that a mar…

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