Knokke-Heist revokes all beach bar concessions amid controversy

The municipality of Knokke-Heist has revoked all 25 beach bar concessions for 2027 following weeks of public controversy and appeals from six unsuccessful candidates. The decision reverses an August award based on an independent jury's recommendations, leaving the future of the concessions uncertain. This local political dispute highlights governance and transparency issues in a Belgian coastal municipality.

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