Westhoek mayors fear loss of French customers due to road sticker: "It is disappointing"

Flemish Mobility Minister Ben Weyts is unlikely to exempt a zone near the French border from a new road vignette, which may deter French shoppers. Westhoek mayors express disappointment and consider legal action. Starting May 1, a digital vignette costing €125 annually will be required for foreign vehicles in Flanders. Local merchants, surveyed by Westhoek, emphasize the importance of French clientele, with 56 out of 80 respondents indicating their significance. Dejaegher notes that other countries have border exemptions and highlights concerns for occasional cross-border visitors. The mayors plan to discuss the decree's details and potential legal steps.