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COVID-19 Temporary Unemployment Scheme in Belgium Applicable from October 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021 (With Extension Possible)

Client Alert | less than 1 min read | 11.12.20

On November 6, 2020, following the new lockdown measures, the Belgian government decided that all companies impacted by the COVID-19 crisis can once again rely on the temporary unemployment scheme due to force majeure “COVID-19.”

Click to access a PDF chart detailing different possible situations covered by the scheme.

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Client Alert | 4 min read | 09.23.25

A Special Relationship Reboot? The US-UK Tech Prosperity Deal

On 18 September, during the anticipated state visit, the leaders of the UK and the US signed the Technology Prosperity Deal, which promises to boost investment and cooperation to foster innovation, security, and economic prosperity. This is being lauded in the UK as a hugely significant milestone in transatlantic cooperation. The governments of both countries have released a Memorandum of Understanding (“Memo”) which covers a number of ambitious plans in strategic science and technology fields, including artificial intelligence (“AI”), nuclear energy, fusion, and quantum technologies....