Edited by Elke
Janssens and Maxime
Colle
EDITORIAL
by Elke Janssens & Maxime Colle
After a long, gloomy winter, spring has finally arrived in
Brussels, along with the latest issue of Brussels to the Point. In
this issue, we cover a number of interesting topics, which we hope
you enjoy reading about, either at work or, even better, outside in
the sunshine!
Climate change is a hot topic. The new Brussels Air,
Climate and Energy Code (COBRACE) reflects increasing
awareness of the importance of and need for environmental
protection. Environmental challenges are by definition both
economic and social in scope and therefore require an integrated,
consistent regulatory approach. Such an approach is adopted by
COBRACE, which contains measures targeting a wide variety of
sectors, from energy to real estate. Some of the most controversial
provisions pertain to off-street parking restrictions and
low-emission areas.
