Belgian Court of Audit flags Liège tram cost overruns, procurement flaws

Belgium's Court of Audit released findings on the Liège tram project, citing a provisional cost of €1.3 billion and weaknesses in project management and public procurement compliance. The audit covers the project from its 2008 launch through implementation via a public-private partnership, noting insufficient reflection on transport mode and route choices. This raises governance and fiscal concerns for a major regional infrastructure project.