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European Employment Insights 10-24

October 24, 2024

European Employment Insights by Andersen This issue offers in-depth analyses of the latest developments in employment legislation, regulations, legal precedents, and collective agreements across 18 European countries. This month’s European Partner Spotlight features an interview with Szilvia Fehérvári from Andersen Hungary, who shares valuable insights on Hungary's employment law reforms and their impact on workplace disputes. Additionally, we examine the rising trend of termination agreements and provide practical guidance for employers on effectively managing wrongful termination claims.

European Employment Insights 10-24

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Luc Herve joins Andersen as the firm opens a new office in Liège
NEWS FROM THE FIRM

05.10.2026

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NEWS FROM THE FIRM

Luc Herve joins Andersen as the firm opens a new office in Liège

We are pleased to announce that Luc Herve's law firm has joined Andersen in Belgium, which opened a new office in Liège in September. Luc Herve joins Andersen as a Partner, bringing more than thirty years of experience in tax law, alongside his academic work and role as an accredited mediator. He is joined by Jérémy Lerusse, Associate. Both are members of the Liège Bar.

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New Code of Ethics for Real Estate Agents: More Than a Mere Update

01.10.2026

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Real Estate, Renting and Co-ownership, Andersen in Belgium

New Code of Ethics for Real Estate Agents: More Than a Mere Update

On 21 September 2026, the Royal Decree of 20 July 2026 approving the new Code of Ethics of the Professional Institute of Real Estate Agents (BIV) was published in the Belgian Official Gazette. The new Code enters into force on 1 October 2026, the date on which the 2018 regulations are repealed.

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Financially contributing to a spatial implementation plan (RUP) poses a risk to your permit

29.09.2026

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Urban Planning and Environmental Law, Andersen in Belgium

Financially contributing to a spatial implementation plan (RUP) poses a risk to your permit

A developer who contributes financially to the drafting of a spatial implementation plan may thereby jeopardize their integrated environmental permit. This follows a ruling by the Council for Permit Disputes dated September 17, 2026. The ruling addresses a practice that is widespread throughout Flanders.

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Health organisations to become part of the public concerned in urban and environmental permitting procedures

17.09.2026

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Urban Planning and Environmental Law, Andersen in Belgium

Health organisations to become part of the public concerned in urban and environmental permitting procedures

Non-governmental organisations dedicated to protecting human health will soon be able, like environmental protection organisations, to qualify as part of the “public concerned” in urban and/or environmental permitting procedures. This will broaden the range of organisations that may challenge a permitting decision, adding a new dimension to future permitting procedures.

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