Is this on the Dutch side or French side, or both? I recall the officials at the port and associated gov buildings there wearing shorts the last time I was there, like nicer pant shorts, but still shorts. I mean it's hot as hell there during the summer months.
I dont know about the French side to be honest because I need all my business done on the Dutch side. But exactly that...those types of pants are accepted during an official job but once you go inside the goverment building its prohibited. I dont get it