Matthias Vertommen The EU €2 handling fee: what do businesses need to know? As of 1 November 2026 , a new €2 European Union handling fee (UHF) per item will apply to certain B2C distance sales involving goods imported into the EU from a non-EU country . B2B imports are not co... Customs Customs warehouse Export & Import Oct 29, 2026
Matthias Vertommen FACTS & FIGURES: Indexation and inflation outlook October 2026 FACTS & FIGURES: inflation and indexing 2026-2027 Latest forecasts from the Federal Planning Bureau (June 2026) The forecasts from the Federal Planning Bureau for the month of June are available. This forward... Figures Index & inflation Oct 16, 2026
Matthias Vertommen FACTS & FIGURES: Indexation and inflation outlook September 2026 FACTS & FIGURES: inflation and indexing 2026-2027 Latest forecasts from the Federal Planning Bureau (June 2026) The forecasts from the Federal Planning Bureau for the month of June are available. This forward... Figures Index & inflation Sep 25, 2026
Matthias Vertommen Will there be a mandatory withdrawal button for online shops? Claim Is there a mandatory cancellation button for webshops? What you hear VS Reality YES In recent weeks, information has circulated that webshops are required to provide a “cancellation button”... Consumer law Return rights Jun 30, 2026
Matthias Vertommen Combating online fraud starts with communication Combating online fraud starts with communication Why awareness and behavioral change are today a matter for every business Online fraud is no longer just an IT or cybersecurity issue... Cybersecurity Digital entrepreneurship Jun 29, 2026
Matthias Vertommen FACT & FIGURES: Indexation and inflation outlook – June 2026 FACTS & FIGURES: inflation and indexing 2026-2027 Latest forecasts from the Federal Planning Bureau (June 2026) The forecasts from the Federal Planning Bureau for the month of June are available. This forward... Figures Index & inflation Jun 15, 2026
Matthias Vertommen Has the sales period been abolished? Claim Has the Belgian sales regulation been abolished after the rulings of the Council of State on May 20, 2026? Can you freely display ‘SALES’ in June? What you hear VS Reality NO The recent rulings... Consumer law Discounts Jun 11, 2026
Matthias Vertommen FACTS & FIGURES: indexation and inflation outlook – May 2026 FACTS & FIGURES: inflation and indexing 2026-2027 Latest forecasts from the Federal Planning Bureau (May 2026) The forecasts from the Federal Planning Bureau for the month of May are available. This forward... Figures Index & inflation May 12, 2026
Matthias Vertommen FACTS & FIGURES: indexation and inflation outlook – April 2026 FACTS & FIGURES: inflation and indexing 2026-2027 Latest forecasts from the Federal Planning Bureau (April 2026) The forecasts from the Federal Planning Bureau for the month of April are available. This forec... Figures Index & inflation Apr 17, 2026
Matthias Vertommen Announcing discounts: what is and isn’t allowed? Claim Can you just announce discounts? What you hear VS Reality NO You cannot just announce a discount. Although businesses are free to set their prices, strict rules apply ... Consumer law Discounts Apr 2, 2026
Liz Nowé Advocacy: How do Creamoda and Euratex strengthen our voice in Europe? In previous newsletters, we explained how we influence policy for self-employed individuals and SMEs through UNIZO, and how VBO FEB defends our interests at the federal level. Today, we are consciousl... Lobbying Partners Apr 1, 2026
Matthias Vertommen Why was an update of the production framework agreement necessary? Why was an update of the framework contract production necessary? The reality of production in the fashion and apparel sector has changed significantly in recent years. International supply chains are co... Contract law Production contract Apr 1, 2026
