“ Nous avons posé les bases d’un nouveau modèle énergétique ” “We have laid the foundations for a new energy model” In an interview with the French media outlet Connaissance des Energies , federal Energy Minister Mathieu Bihet looks back at the measures taken since the start of the legislature and the choices that ... Energy Federal Industry Taxation and economy 16 Oct 2026
“ Lorsqu’un frein réglementaire bloque leur déploiement, notre rôle est de le lever ” Power grid: Wallonia strengthens the means to maintain balance The Walloon Parliament adopted, this Wednesday, a decree put forward by the Minister of Energy, Cécile Neven, which clarifies the responsibilities of Elia and the distribution network operators (DNOs)... Energy Industry Press releases Wallonia 15 Oct 2026
“ When it comes to energy, it is engineers who have the answer, not politicians ” Energy: Georges-Louis Bouchez puts his trust in engineers On Wednesday evening, Georges-Louis Bouchez was the guest on Le Monde en direct on La Première, facing Yvan Verougstraete, to debate the energy crisis and the responses needed. The MR President defend... Energy Europe Federal In the media Taxation and economy 25 Sept 2026
Renovation support: a new scheme will come into force on 1 October The Government definitively adopted, this Thursday, its new renovation support scheme. From 1 October 2026, regional aid will take the form of loans, the terms of which will be adapted to applicants' ... Energy Housing and urban planning Press releases Wallonia 25 Sept 2026
Cécile Neven: electrical flexibility serving our industry FN Herstal now has the electrical capacity it needs for its operations. This result is directly linked to the electrical flexibility reform driven by Minister Cécile Neven and adopted at the end of 20... Energy Industry Wallonia 24 Sept 2026
The situation is serious, but Belgium remains well supplied As winter approaches, the global geopolitical context is raising major concerns about the cost of bills and the availability of energy resources. Faced with tensions on the oil and gas markets, federa... Energy Federal In the media 23 Sept 2026
Nuclear power: Belgium reclaims its place and prepares for the future Last week, federal Energy Minister Mathieu Bihet took Belgium's new nuclear course to Vienna and Paris. Two trips, one shared goal: to defend our expertise, strengthen our cooperation and prepare the ... Energy Europe and international affairs Federal Press releases 23 Sept 2026
Belgium remains well supplied as winter approaches The federal Minister for Energy, Mathieu Bihet, was Martin Buxant's guest this Monday morning on BelRTL's breakfast show to take stock of our country's energy situation ahead of winter. He pointed out... Energy Federal In the media 23 Sept 2026
Near you: lowering citizens' energy bills, an MR demand Energy, at the heart of your daily life When energy prices soar, it's not an abstract statistic. It's the petrol that costs more to get to work, the heating oil that needs to be ordered before winter,... Energy Federal Local Local government 18 Sept 2026
Hautes Fagnes, car taxation and the Boucle du Hainaut: the issues on the table as Wallonia returns to work The Walloon Government returns to work with several major issues on the table. Following the fires in the Hautes Fagnes, the coming months will focus on restoring the affected areas and climate adapta... Energy Environment and climate In the media Mobility Taxation and economy Wallonia 4 Sept 2026
Solar eclipse: between vigilance, preparation and security of supply On 12 August, Belgium experienced the most significant solar eclipse since 1999, with almost 90% of the sun obscured around 8:13 pm. On this occasion, the federal Minister for… Energy Environment and climate Federal 14 Aug 2026
Mathieu Bihet relaunches offshore wind power with a more solid framework The Mouvement Réformateur (MR) is putting offshore wind power back on track. Having had the courage to halt a procedure that offered neither the legal guarantees nor the necessary economic conditions,... Energy Federal Industry 17 Jul 2026
