Code in Belgium – Articles & Advice

Belgium Amends Juvenile Delinquency Law: Harmonization...

On 10 July 2026, the Flemish Government enacted a decree amending the juvenile delinquency law of 15...

Legislation Justice . . .

Belgium • Aug 18, 2026 • 42 • 40 • 0

Belgium Modifies Education Code to Address School Atten...

On 17 July 2026, the French Community of Belgium enacted a decree modifying the Code of Fundamental...

Legislation Education . . .

Belgium • Aug 10, 2026 • 21 • 20 • 0

Belgium Transposes EmpCo Directive: New Rules on Greenw...

On 29 May 2026, the Belgian government submitted a draft Act to Parliament transposing the EmpCo Dir...

Legislation Consumer . . .

Belgium • Jul 15, 2026 • 12 • 12 • 0

Belgium Harmonizes Legislation Ahead of New Penal Code...

On June 19, 2026, the Belgian government approved a royal decree to harmonize various royal decrees...

Legislation PenalCode . . .

Belgium • Jun 19, 2026 • 165 • 235 • 0

Belgium Implements Major Reform of Asylum Appeals Proce...

On June 19, 2026, Belgium enacted a significant overhaul of its asylum appeals procedures, introduci...

Reform Immigration . . .

Belgium • Jun 19, 2026 • 154 • 202 • 0

Belgian Court of Cassation Reaffirms Verification Crite...

On June 2, 2026, the Belgian Court of Cassation delivered a pivotal judgment reinstating the 'verifi...

Court Forgery . . .

Belgium • Jun 11, 2026 • 163 • 212 • 0

Belgium's New Criminal Code Introduces 'Ecocide' Offens...

Belgium is set to implement a comprehensive reform of its Criminal Code, effective April 8, 2026. Th...

CriminalCode Ecocide . . .

Belgium • Feb 15, 2026 • 217 • 240 • 0

Belgian Court Strikes Down Discriminatory Nationality L...

On January 22, 2026, the Belgian Constitutional Court ruled that certain provisions of Article 11bis...

Discrimination NationalityLaw . . .

Belgium • Jan 28, 2026 • 170 • 219 • 0

Belgium Harmonizes Criminal Procedure Legislation in Li...

On 5 September 2025, the Belgian Council of Ministers approved two preliminary draft laws aimed at a...