Federal Energy Minister Mathieu Bihet gave a widely noted interview this week to the Spanish daily El Mundo, dedicated to the energy shift initiated by Belgium and the deliberate return of nuclear power to our national energy strategy.
At the heart of this interview is the recent signing of a letter of intent between the Belgian State and ENGIE, opening exclusive negotiations with a view to taking over nuclear activities in Belgium. A major step reflecting the government's will to regain control over our energy future, in an international context marked by geopolitical tensions, volatile energy prices and sovereignty issues.
In the pages of El Mundo, Mathieu Bihet defends a clear vision: guaranteeing abundant, dispatchable and competitive energy for households and businesses, while strengthening Belgium's strategic independence. The Minister also highlights the government's ambition to extend nuclear operation, prepare for the future with new technologies such as SMRs, and turn nuclear power into a lever for reindustrialisation and competitiveness for our country.
This interview also illustrates the growing interest at European level in Belgium's new energy policy, now seen as one of the most determined when it comes to reviving nuclear power.