Federal Energy Minister Mathieu Bihet gives an interview to Trends-Tendances this week. In it, he defends a clear-eyed and pragmatic vision of the energy transition: producing locally, strengthening our grids, controlling costs and ensuring our sovereignty.
In a frank interview, Mathieu Bihet argues for a balanced energy mix, in which nuclear power and renewables finally stop being pitted against each other. "Nuclear power is defence: solid and reliable. Renewables are attack: bold and creative. If you want to win a match, you need both," he explains.
For the Liberal minister, the priority is clear: guarantee security of supply, while preserving the purchasing power and competitiveness of our businesses.
Mathieu Bihet's vision rests on three pillars:
- Solid, modernised infrastructure, capable of avoiding the congestion threatening our electricity grid.
- A revived nuclear industry, to restore Belgium's technological pride and attract engineers, researchers and talent once again.
- Supported renewable energy, to diversify our sources and strengthen our autonomy.
True to the philosophy of the Mouvement Réformateur, Mathieu Bihet rejects dogma and ready-made solutions. He defends a technologically neutral approach, based on innovation, responsibility and freedom of enterprise.
Because succeeding in the energy transition requires above all trusting clarity and competence, rather than ideology.