Belgium AI Regulation

CoE Framework Convention signatory

Overview

• –The EU AI Act (Regulation 2024/1689) applies directly across all member states. Prohibitions on unacceptable-risk AI systems have been in force since 2 February 2025; GPAI model rules since 2 August 2025. High-risk AI obligations are due from 2 August 2026, subject to the Digital Omnibus proposal which may defer enforcement. For the full implementation timeline, governance structure, and current status, see the European Union overview.
• –BIPT (Belgian Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunications) was confirmed as primary market surveillance authority under the Government Declaration of 31 January 2025. The Belgian DPA (APD/GBA) is active on AI and data guidance. Formal MSA and notifying authority designation procedures are not yet complete.

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AI Regulation Timeline

1. 01/12/2025

   implementation

   Minister for Government Modernisation’s circular banning use of DeepSeek AI system in all federal government services enters into force

   On 1 December 2025, the Minister for Government Modernisation’s circular banning the DeepSeek AI system in all federal government services entered into force. Federal employees are prohibited from using DeepSeek applications, which had to be removed from staff devices. The measure implements the preventative prohibition adopted on 11 September 2025, following the June analysis that required government services to list their artificial intelligence tools and identified risks linked to data transmitted to the DeepSeek system.

   SourceDPA record
2. 30/09/2025

   investigation

   Belgian Competition Authority approved joint control of Doktr by Proximus, AG Insurance and Nationaal Hulpfonds

   On 30 September 2025, the Belgian Competition Authority (BCA) approved the joint acquisition of Doktr by Proximus, AG Insurance, and Nationaal Hulpfonds under the simplified procedure. The transaction covers the telecommunications, insurance, and digital health sectors. Doktr allows patients and employees to consult registered doctors, psychologists, occupational physicians, and other qualified specialists through a secure video application for medical advice, prescriptions, or certificates. The Authority found no competition concerns.

   SourceDPA record
3. 24/09/2025

   investigation

   Competition Authority announced investigation into joint control of Doktr by Proximus, AG Insurance and Nationaal Hulpfonds

   On 24 September 2025, the Belgian Competition Authority opened an investigation into Proximus, AG Insurance, and Nationaal Hulpfonds acquiring joint control over Doktr, a Belgian video consultation platform. Doktr allows patients and employees to consult registered doctors, psychologists, occupational physicians, and other qualified specialists through a secure video application for medical advice, prescriptions, or certificates. The investigation aimed to assess whether the merger complied with competition rules and could raise market concerns. The Authority seeks to review the potential impact across telecommunications, insurance, and digital health sectors.

   SourceDPA record
4. 11/09/2025

   adoption

   Minister for Government Modernisation adopted banning use of DeepSeek AI system in all federal government services

   On 11 September 2025, the Minister for Government Modernisation adopted a circular banning the use of the DeepSeek AI system in all federal government services. The circular stated that the ban was preventative, following similar restrictions in other jurisdictions, and was based on a June analysis in which government services provided full lists of artificial-intelligence tools. It cited risks linked to data transmitted to the DeepSeek system and therefore prohibited its use in federal government offices.

   SourceDPA record