Belgium Plans to Nationalize Nuclear Power Plants
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The European Conservative
Europe ReloadedBelgium Plans to Nationalize Nuclear Power Plants
In a significant policy shift, Belgium is moving to bring its nuclear power plants under state control. The government says it plans to buy the country’s entire nuclear fleet from French energy company Engie, calling it a key step to secure long-term energy supplies. Prime Minister Bart De Wever said the move is about stability at a time when Europe is dealing with shaky energy markets and geopolitical tensions. “This government is choosing safe…
On Thursday morning, the government announced its intention to buy our nuclear power plants. Even if it does not show as much as on the face of its energy minister, Bart De Wever is happy. He decided to buy from Engie Electrabel all his nuclear activities. Of the seven reactors, two are dismantled, three are at a standstill and two are under maintenance. Is it not, as he sometimes says, a camel that stinks? "No, not at all, it's the opposite. We…
A wind of change blows the Belgian energy landscape. Engie, the French energy group, and the Belgian state are discussing a possible transfer of Engie's nuclear activities in Belgium, reports BFMTV. A letter of intent has been signed, and a historic agreement could be concluded by October 2026. This transfer, if confirmed, would bring the Belgian state back to the direct management of nuclear production in order to secure national supply and str…
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