Belgium: Minister for Government Modernisation adopted banning use of DeepSeek AI system in all federal government services

On 11 September 2025, the Minister for Government Modernisation adopted a circular banning the use of the DeepSeek AI system in all federal government services. The circular stated that the ban was preventative, following similar restrictions in other jurisdictions, and was based on a June analysis in which government services provided full lists of artificial-intelligence tools. It cited risks linked to data transmitted to the DeepSeek system and therefore prohibited its use in federal government offices.