Belgian Business Chamber Board Members Approve Proposed Statutory Amendments Supporting Bilateral Growth

 

The Board of the Belgian Business Chamber has approved a package of proposed amendments to the Chamber’s Statutes. These will be presented to Members for discussion and vote at the General Assembly scheduled for 18 June 2026.

The amendments are closely connected to the planned integration process between the Belgian Business Chamber and BePoLux, announced during Belgian Days 2025 through the signing of a Joint Declaration of Intent. This initiative marks a new phase in Belgian-Polish economic cooperation and aims to establish one of the first fully integrated bilateral chambers of commerce globally.

 

Key Proposed Changes:

1. Strengthening the Chamber’s bilateral character

The Statutes will explicitly recognize both Poland and Belgium as territories of the Chamber’s activities, reflecting its role as a truly bilateral organization supporting business in both markets.

2. Clarification of statutory and economic activities

A clearer distinction will be introduced between the Chamber’s non-profit mission and its economic activities, which will be carried out exclusively in support of its statutory objectives. Any surplus generated will be fully reinvested into statutory activities.

3. Reinforcement of the Chamber’s mission

Core statutory activities will include representing members’ interests, organizing events and conferences, facilitating the exchange of economic information, and promoting cooperation between Belgian and Polish business communities.

4. Enhanced bilateral representation

In addition to the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium in Poland, the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland in the Kingdom of Belgium will serve as Honorary President and Honorary Member, reinforcing the Chamber’s two-way engagement.

5. Modernization of governance and participation

Members will be able to participate in General Meetings remotely, including the ability to attend, speak, and vote electronically, increasing accessibility and engagement.

6. Strengthening governance structure

At least two Management Board members will be appointed to oversee the Chamber’s activities in Belgium, formally reinforcing the Chamber’s operational capacity in both countries.

7. Reinforcement of the Advisory Council (Belgian Section)

The Belgian Section will continue to provide expertise and recommendations on activities in the Belgian market, supporting the Chamber’s bilateral development.

8. Improved Audit Committee framework

A fixed two-year term aligned with the Management Board will be introduced, along with term limits to strengthen governance, transparency, and renewal.

 

The proposed amendments reinforce the Chamber’s bilateral identity, improve governance transparency, and modernize its operational framework in line with its growing scope of activity between Belgium and Poland. They are designed to support the Chamber’s continued development as a dynamic platform for economic cooperation.

Members are invited to review the document “BBC Statute Changes Proposal” and participate in the discussion and vote at the upcoming General Assembly.