Soignies rejects Boucle du Hainaut, cites quality of life; Elia denies compensation talks

The City of Soignies maintains its decade-long opposition to the Boucle du Hainaut high-voltage line project, prioritizing resident quality of life over financial compensation. Elia, the grid operator, states it has received no compensation-related requests from the Walloon minister's office, highlighting a communication gap. The impasse could delay or alter the project's routing, affecting regional energy infrastructure plans.