The official opening of the Channel tunnel this year promises to help revitalize the northwest regions of Belgium although the country's biggest ports will suffer a loss in traffic. Flanders, the area most likely to benefit, has suffered rapid increases in unemployment. two main areas for development are: firstly, increasing traffic as holiday makers and freight carriers head towards the tunnel opening in Calais and, secondly, tourism. West Flanders is home to some of the best-known World War 1 battlefields and large, open green spaces. The biggest advantage is the close cooperation between national and federal authorities with French and UK counterparts.
The official opening of the Channel tunnel this year promises to help revitalize the northwest regions of Belgium although the country's biggest ports will suffer a loss in traffic. Flanders, the area most likely to benefit, has suffered rapid increases in unemployment. Two main areas for development are: firstly, increasing traffic as holiday makers and freight carriers head towards the tunnel opening in Calais and, secondly, tourism. West Flanders is home to some of the best-known World War 1 battlefields and large, open green spaces. The biggest advantage is the close cooperation between national and federal authorities with French and UK counterparts.