Although Belgium’s applications represented only a small fraction of the total 199,264 European patent applications submitted in 2024, the country has experienced consistent growth in patent filings since 2015
Belgium had long planned to phase out nuclear power, with legislation in place to shut down all reactors by 2025. However, the country’s energy strategy shifted following concerns about electricity shortages, rising costs, and the need for a stable supply
Belgium’s national spending on environmental protection hit €14.8 billion in 2022, a 48% increase from €10 billion in 2014. This rise reflects a growing commitment to sustainability and pollution reduction, driven largely by the business sector
