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Increase in healthcare proxies in Belgium

Overview

During the first half of 2026, Belgium experienced a 38.6 percent increase in the number of healthcare proxies and care mandates established compared to the same period in 2025. Data from the Federation of Notaries (Fednot) indicates that a total of 92,026 mandates were signed.

The majority of these arrangements occurred in Flanders, which accounted for 91 percent of the total with 83,787 mandates. Wallonia and the Brussels-Capital Region also saw growth, recording 5,717 and 2,522 mandates, respectively.

These legal instruments enable individuals to designate persons to manage financial affairs—such as pensions, bills, and bank accounts—and long-term care preferences in the event of mental incapacity due to illness or accident. Upcoming legislation scheduled for 2027 is expected to limit the role of estate managers to close family members or registered professionals.

Entities

Belgium · Brussels police · Vlaams Belang · Fednot · Federatie van het Notariaat

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Belgium sees 38.6% rise in care mandates

    Care mandates in Belgium rose by 38.6% in the first half of 2026, with Flanders accounting for 91% of the 92,026 total mandates recorded.

  2. 14 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Belgium sees 38.6% rise in healthcare proxies

    Healthcare proxies in Belgium rose by 38.6 percent in the first half of 2026, reaching 92,026 signed mandates, according to Fednot.

Sources

bruzz.be · businessam.be · fr.businessam.be · jubel.be