Belgium, alongside eight EU countries, has reinforced its offshore energy cooperation through the Ostend Declaration, pledging to strengthen sustainability, affordability, and industrial collaboration across North Sea projects
Energy Minister Mathieu Bihet (MR), a key proponent of the reform, hailed the move as the beginning of a “new energy era.” The law’s revocation eliminates the legal deadline for shutting down Belgium’s nuclear reactors and lifts the ban on new nuclear projects
Bihet reassured lawmakers that Belgium’s electricity supply remains secure, with no risk of shortages. He attributed this to the increased availability of nuclear power in Belgium, as well as the expected commissioning of a new nuclear reactor in Flamanville, France
