Beenders aims for legal ease

The federal government in Belgium plans to establish specialized consumer courts to handle legal claims, particularly in the construction industry, as revealed by Vooruit Minister of Consumer Protection Rob Beenders in an interview with Het Laatste Nieuws. These courts aim to simplify legal processes and provide quicker resolutions for consumer disputes, updating the Breyne Law to enhance consumer protection in developer-contractor conflicts. The initiative comes in response to a history of consumer complaints in the construction sector, with the new courts aligning with EU-wide efforts to improve consumer rights and address industry challenges.

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