Overview
- Provinciale Staten unanimously urged the executive to improve safety for cyclists at night by adding lighting along roads and cycle paths where necessary.
- The 2026 provincial budget was approved and rises to more than €400 million.
- Debate centered on major infrastructure needs as the Zeeland Bridge nears the end of its lifespan and the Westerscheldetunnel will close one direction for four months in early 2027.
- Finance officials cautioned that The Hague cannot cover all costs, saying Zeeland must assume responsibility and prioritize ambitions.
- A proposal to make the Westerschelde Ferry free did not gain support, though fares may drop once aging vessels are replaced.