Belgium: Technology

This update (No. 126 | 19 March 2026) covers key policy and regulatory developments related to EU geopolitical risks, including in particular, economic security, Russia’s war against Ukraine, health threats, and cyber threats.

On 19 March 2026, EU Advocate General Ćapeta issued her opinion in Elisa Eesti (C-354/24), confirming that Estonian measures requiring mobile operators to remove non-EU 5G equipment from their networks, while grounded in national security, remain subject to strict proportionality review under EU law.

The first session of the M&A Academy 2026 explored how AI and cyber risks are reshaping board decision making, deal dynamics and governance expectations.

This update (No. 126 | 19 March 2026) covers key policy and regulatory developments related to EU geopolitical risks, including in particular, economic security, Russia’s war against Ukraine, health threats, and cyber threats.

The first session of the M&A Academy 2026 explored how AI and cyber risks are reshaping board decision making, deal dynamics and governance expectations.

Many AI tools deployed for HR purposes are likely to be classified as "high risk" under the AI Act, triggering strict obligations for employers, including mandatory human oversight...

The federal government is asking the wealthiest individuals ("with the broadest shoulders') to make an additional contribution in order to reduce the budget deficit. This will be done in particular through a capital gains...

The legislative process to revise the PSD2 has reached its next stage: the Council published its position on the draft legislation.

Our Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team breaks down the three "pillars" of the Trump Administration's AI action plan to foster innovation and growth domestically and abroad in the U.S. artificial intelligence sector.