Self generated power and NIS2 compliance: What you need to know
With Flanders' mandatory solar panel (PV) obligation taking effect on 1 April 2026, many organisations are preparing to install photovoltaic systems on their buildings.
Chatbots en agents implementeren in de onderneming: juridische aandachtspunten
Wat wordt vooreerst juridisch verstaan onder een klassieke AI‑chatbot en een AI‑agent?
Compliance today: booming, complex, and in need of balance
As regulation continues to increase in both volume and complexity, compliance evolved over the past years from a “checkthe-box process” to a core pillar of business strategy. At Vialegis, we like to stay in touch with our network of experienced…
Social Criminal Law: Higher Fines and Clearer Consequences of Aggravating Factors
On 19 December 2025, the Belgian legislator adopted an Act regarding some reforms to the social criminal law. This Act entered into force on 1 February 2026 and applies to offences committed from that date onwards.
Streamlining regulatory oversight through the Digital Fitness Check: why better cooperation mechanisms are necessary
Why is the Commission taking a step back to look at the digital rulebook now? Over the past decade, the European Union has built an extensive digital rulebook. From data protection and cybersecurity to online platforms, artificial intelligence and data…
Criminal provisions in the Belgian Companies and Associations Code
The Belgian Companies and Associations Code (CAC) contains far-reaching criminal provisions that have a direct impact on corporate housekeeping. Directors (including de facto directors) and legal representatives of Belgian branch offices face significant personal risk if they fail to comply…
EU Environmental Omnibus: A brief look at Omnibus VIII and its proposed simplifications to key environmental obligations
2025 was an interesting year for sustainability from a legislative and policy perspective. The European Commission's (the "Commission") focus on competitiveness and simplification has led to the publication of a number of omnibus packages, proposing to simplify existing legislation across several key areas – sustainability, agriculture, digitalisation, defence and chemicals.
Digital Omnibus and AI Act updates Key implications for MedTech
On 19 November 2025, the European Commission (EC) presented the Digital Omnibus on AI Regulation Proposal (AI Proposal). Adopted as part of the Digital Omnibus Package, the AI Proposal introduces targeted amendments to Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (AI Act) aimed at…
New rules in relation to work incapacity Strengthened Return-to- Work Policy and Reintegration Trajectory 3.0: What Changes as of 1 January 2026
From 1 January 2026, new rules govern work incapacity and the reintegration of employees in Belgium. The legislative changes are part of the governmentʼs overall plan regarding the prevention and reintegration of employees with long-term work incapacity.
Wat is er veranderd voor de autonome garantie, de borgtocht en andere persoonlijke zekerheden?
Met de inwerkingtreding van Boek 9, titel 1 “Persoonlijke zekerheden” van het nieuw Burgerlijk Wetboek per 1 januari 2026 kregen de persoonlijke zekerheden een update.
Cyber Resilience Act – Reporting Obligations for Manufacturers almost applicable, does it concern me?
The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) aims to ensure that manufacturers design more cyber-secure products and make it easier for users to keep those products in a secure state throughout their lifecycle.
Employment law reforms 2026 – 3 key takeaways
On 9 December 2025, the Belgian federal government approved legislation introducing reforms to the labour market and employment law.
IoT en Data Act: Perspectieven in de verzekeringssector
In feite zullen verzekeraars, zelfs met AI, aansprakelijkheden, producten, kosten enzovoort blijven verzekeren. In dat opzicht is AI slechts een technologische evolutie onder vele andere, zoals de verzekeringssector er al talrijke heeft gekend sinds de industrialisatie, en die op zich de verzekeringsproducten niet fundamenteel hebben veranderd.
European Commission Proposes Biotech Act to Boost Health Biotechnology in the EU
On December 16, 2025, the European Commission published its proposal for a regulation establishing a European Biotech Act to strengthen the EU's biotechnology and biomanufacturing sectors with a primary focus on health.
Employment Law Updates: The new European Works Councils Directive and New Flemish Compliance Duties
The European works council was introduced in 1994. In multinationals, topics can have an impact on the workers in several EU member states, so it can also be useful to organise a staff information or consultation process at European level.