Four Associations and Brussels Citizens Are Suing the LEZ's Postponement in the Capital

Four organisations, including BRAL, are starting proceedings at the Constitutional Court regarding the tightening of the low-emission zone (LEZ) that has been postponed until 2027. 'It is detrimental to air quality'.

The BRAL, the air researchers, the Federation of Medical Homes and the League of Human Rights ask the Constitutional Court to cancel the two-year postponement of the Zone de Basses-Émissions (LEZ) decided last October by the Brussels Parliament. These four associations are accompanied by three Brusselsi whose health is affected by air pollution. The applicants brought an action – for suspension and annulment – before the Constitutional Court bec…