On October 16, 2026, the Belgian competition authority received a notification concerning a merger under Article IV.10 of the Economic Code. The proposed merger aims to expand the Hôpital Universitaire de Bruxelles group by integrating CHU Saint-Pierre and Hôpitaux Iris Sud.

This merger involves general hospital activities, excluding geriatric and specialized hospitals, as well as the practices of specialist doctors. The authority invites interested third parties to submit their observations regarding the merger by October 26, 2026.

The expanded group, named 'Les Hôpitaux Universitaires de Bruxelles', will consist of public hospitals in Brussels and the university hospital of ULB. This merger is part of a broader restructuring of the hospital landscape in Brussels and aims to enhance healthcare quality, accessibility, and innovation for the local population.