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Federal Chamber
56K0970 Economic policy
Under consideration
Easier cancellation of subscriptions and open-ended consumer contracts
Official title: Wetsvoorstel tot wijziging van het Wetboek van economisch recht, wat betreft de opzeggingsmogelijkheden van consumentenovereenkomsten.
Status: Parliament is still discussing this proposal, for example in a committee or while waiting for advice. (parliament: ‘Pending in the Chamber’)
In plain language
- Companies must offer consumers at least two mandatory ways to cancel: via an online button or form, and by phone.
- This proposal applies to consumers with subscriptions or ongoing contracts, and to companies offering these services.
- You will be able to end subscriptions more easily, and your contract will automatically terminate after the notice period if the company fails to respond.
Automatically summarised (gemini-3.8-flash). AI can make mistakes: if in doubt, read the official text.
How parliament voted
Parliament has not voted on this proposal yet.