Liz Nowé As of 1 June 2026, the draft bill on various labour law provisions is taking clearer shape A piece of the social legal puzzle becomes clear; more flexibility and administrative simplification! Starting from 01/06/26, part of the new changes regarding various labor provisions will come into ... Employment law Night Work Notice periods Wage bonus Work regulations Work schedule Working time May 12, 2026 Social Law & PC 109-215
Aurore Theys Technical drawings: why are they essential for the tech pack? Why this topic is strategically important for companies today? This article is the first in a series of substantive contributions that will gradually be shared with members to further explore the chal... Pre-Production TP - Technical drawings May 12, 2026 Product & Operation
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 (Int.) Ondernemen
Laura Buydaert Fair Trade: From Fair Products to Fair Supply Chains Introduction Today, fair trade goes beyond the label on a product. On World Fair Trade Day , the focus worldwide is on how we can make trade fairer, more transparent, and more sustainable . For the fa... ESG - Social Initiatives and certifications May 9, 2026 Comm & PR
Laura Buydaert AW26/27 Press Days: How Relevant Are Publicists Today? What do you need to remember? 1 PR as a strategic partner They translate your brand story to the right media, build relationships with journalists, and help strategically position your brand. 2 The ri... PR Press relations May 7, 2026 Comm & PR
Liz Nowé Have today's social-legal puzzles already been solved? There are quite a few files on the table – ranging from flexi jobs, the money index to the mobility budget, working time registration, and the law on various labor provisions, but nothing is final yet... Cents index Employment law Flexi-Jobs Mobility Working time Apr 23, 2026 Social Law & PC 109-215
Ilse Roosens What is the environmental impact of textiles in Europe, and what do companies need to do? If your company designs, produces, or sells textile products in the European market, the environmental impact of textiles is no longer a secondary sustainability issue. It becomes a central challenge ... EU Textile Strategy General Apr 21, 2026 Sustainability
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 (Int.) Ondernemen
Ilse Roosens & Aurore Theys GPSR Textiles: more clarity but also questions Since the entry into force of theGeneral Product Safety Regulation GPSR( Regulation – 2023/988 – EN – EUR-Lex ) onDecember 13, 2024, the textile and clothing sector is struggling with a crucial questi... GPSR Product Safety Apr 9, 2026 Product & Operation
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 (Int.) Ondernemen
Liz Nowé What does the new regulation on voluntary overtime entail? What do you need to remember? 1 Vanaf 1 april 2026 Eén systeem van 360 vrijwillige overuren per jaar, voor elke sector. 2 Voor 240/360 overuren Geen RSZ, personenbelasting of overloontoeslag verschuld... Employment law Overtime Apr 1, 2026 Social Law & PC 109-215
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 (Int.) Ondernemen