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Belgium Employment Law – Another set of upcoming reforms relating to working time and work regu…

The Belgian federal government continues its reform of the Belgian labour market. On 3 February 2026, a new draft act was published. It still needs to go through the full legislati…

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Belgium tightens rules on subcontracting chains in the construction sector

Belgium and the Flanders region have recently introduced a set of new rules that significantly impact the use of subcontracting chains in the construction sector (and in other sect…

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Legal interest rate for 2026 fixed at 4.50%

The legal interest rate for 2026 remains 4.50%.

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2026 compliance timeline – Key deadlines

With regulatory expectations continuing to tighten, staying compliant on ti…

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The European Pay Transparency Directive will have a major im…

On 10 May 2023, the European Pay Transparency Directive 2023/970 was adopte…

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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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Plans et programmes – Effet d’une abrogation totale ou partielle – Arrêt de la Cour constitutionnelle du 19 ju…

Par arrêt du 19 juillet 2012 (Arrêt 95-2012.pdf), la Cour constitutionnelle a annulé les articles 25 et 26 de l'ordonnance de la Région de B…

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Belgian Constitutional Court Organises Hearing on Tax Deductibility of Competition Fines

On 30 October 2012 the Constitutional Court (Grondwettelijk Hof / Cour constitutionnelle) organised a hearing on the question whether Article 53, 6° o…

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Het nakende einde van het verbod van verkoop met verlies ?

Is de Belgische wetgeving betreffende de verkoop met verlies, terug te vinden in de artikelen 101 en 102 van de wet van 6 april 2010 betreffende markt…

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Réforme bruxelloise en matière de gestion des déchets : Du nouveau pour les entreprises bruxelloises !

  Ordonnance du 1er mars 2012 modifiant l'ordonnance du 7 mars 1991 relative à la prévention et à la gestion des déchets et l'ordonnance du …

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Huisarbeid: in acht te nemen aandachtspunten

In het kader van de derde Nationale Thuiswerkdag werken heel wat werknemers vandaag thuis. Het ideale moment dus om de regels en formaliteiten die van…

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GMOs: EFSA casts doubt over GM-corn & pesticide study

EU Directive 2001/18/EC (which is currently under review) prohibits a GMO(1) being placed on the market in the EU unless it has been tested and author…

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Council of State Prohibits “Saucisson d’Ardenne” Made in Flanders

On 21 September 2012, the Council of State held that the name “Saucisson d’Ardenne” can only be used for products that were effectively produced in th…

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Neonicotinoids on honey bees: divided opinions across the EU

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is conducting an in-depth review into pesticides and their possible effects on bees. Its report is expected …

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Supreme Court Rules on Sale at a Loss Concept

On 13 January 2012, the Supreme Court (Hof van Cassatie/Cour de Cassation) partially quashed a judgment of the Liège Court of Appeal (the “Court of Ap…

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ECHA releases update to the Community rolling action plan (CoRAP)

On 23 October 2012, ECHA published the draft update to the Community rolling action plan (CoRAP) for 2013 – 2015.

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Red Bull Obtains Injunction Against Bottler in Protection of Trade Mark

On 26 September 2012, the President of the Commercial Court of Brussels granted an injunction in a cease-and-desist procedure on the merits (vordering…

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Employment plan for older employees as from 1 January 2013

The policy-makers and social partners believe it is necessary to initiate a process inciting companies to maintain or increase their number of older e…

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The EU freezes airline emission legislation

On 12 November, the EU Commissioner for Climate Action, Connie Hedegaard, relayed a new Commission proposal, backed by the Member States, to "stop the…

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Obliging Consumers To Incur Costs for Prize Already Won Is Always Unfair Commercial Practice

On 18 October 2012, the Court of Justice of the European Union (“ECJ”) answered a preliminary question from a UK jurisdiction in case Purely Creative …

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Nouvelle loi du 3 août 2012 en matière d’organisme de placement collectif

Le 19 octobre 2012, est entrée en vigueur la loi du 3 août 2012 relative à certaines formes de gestion collective de portefeuilles d'investissement qu…

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Competition Council Holds That Decision Not To Pursue Complaint on Basis of Enforcement Priority Must Be Suffi…

On 27 September 2012, the Competition Council annulled a decision of the College of Competition Prosecutors not to pursue a complaint on the basis of …

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Brussels Court of Appeal Confirms Validity of Escitalopram Patent and SPC

On 17 September 2012, the Court of Appeal of Brussels (the “Court”) confirmed the validity of the patent and supplementary protection certificate (“SP…

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Du livret vert au livret B, la Belgique cherche à soutenir les crédits pour l’économie réelle ou durable

Après la proposition de 'livret vert' soumise par Ecolo-Groen début septembre 2012, c'est au tour du PS de proposer d'imposer aux établissements de cr…

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The competence of the Communal College under exceptional circumstances and day-to-day management

Counsel of State – Communal Public Procurement – Choice of the procedure – Communal College – Day Management – Ordinary budget.

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Procurement sustainability and social responsibility of enterprises and public procurement rules

Taking account of the sustainability of the purchase and the social responsibility of the company as part of a procedure for the procurement of a publ…

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