US EditionCouncil of State Critical of Scrapping Stricter LEZ Rules
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Council of State Advises Flanders Not to Reverse Planned Stricter Rules for Low-Emission Zones (Lez)
The Council of State has issued a negative recommendation for scrapping the tightened LEZ regulations in Antwerp and Ghent. Flanders had previously decided that the planned stricter rules would not be implemented starting January 1, 2026. The Council now states that this scrapping will have a negative impact on public health, which must be addressed.
Council of State critical of scrapping stricter LEZ rules
The Council of State is very critical of the Flemish plans to abolish the tightening of low-emission zones from 2026. According to the Council’s advice, which Belga was able to view, the intervention entails a “significant deterioration” in health and the environment. The original plan was to further tighten the rules from 2026 onward, meaning that owners of older Euro 5 diesel cars would no longer be allowed into the LEZ zones in Antwerp and Gh…
Flemish Environment Minister Jo Brouns (CD&V) says he will provide a more thorough explanation after the Council of State criticized the scrapping of the tightening of low-emission zones from 2026.
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