Maldegem also appeals to the Council of State against the mandatory construction of social housing

The municipality of Maldegem is appealing to the Council of State against the mandatory construction of 70 social housing units imposed by Flanders. Previously, Maldegem requested an exemption, which was denied by Flemish Minister Melissa Depraetere. Due to restrictions on residential expansion areas, Maldegem finds the construction unfeasible. The Flemish government aims for 285 municipalities to build 56,000 social rental homes by 2042, with over 1 billion euros allocated for this purpose. Maldegem is expected to add 251 social rental homes, but the local administration argues that the requirements are challenging to meet. Over 20 municipalities have also appealed against the distribution key determining the number of social homes each must build, claiming it is unfair and does not consider past efforts.