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Support for the creation of an international consortium aimed at building a demonstration SMR reactor in Belgium

During his visit to Vienna for the 69th IAEA Conference, the federal Energy Minister attended the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Eagles consortium and the IAEA. The EAGLES consortium aims to build a demonstration SMR reactor. On 10 February 2026, the EAGLES consortium, of which SCK CEN is a member, signed an agreement with the company newcleo to step up cooperation on lead-cooled fast reactors.

Energy Federal

22 May 2026 Our results

Developing offshore wind energy for our energy security

The federal government is accelerating the development of offshore wind energy in the North Sea. The immediate priority is to relaunch the tender for the first offshore plot in the Princess Elisabeth Zone (PEZ 1), while preparations for the next phase, PEZ 2, continue in parallel.

Energy Federal

22 May 2026 Our results

A clearer and more transparent energy bill

On a proposal from the Energy Minister and the Minister for Consumer Protection, the federal government approved on 3 April 2026, at second reading, a major reform that will come into force on 1 January 2027 and is designed to make energy bills clearer, more transparent and easier to compare for households and businesses.

Energy Federal

22 May 2026 Our results

Energy standard: securing energy costs and boosting our country's industrial attractiveness

The government is taking a major step to reduce businesses' energy costs structurally, strengthen the competitiveness of our electricity-intensive industry and anchor jobs in Belgium. This bill is the cornerstone of the energy standard, one of this government's priorities. It establishes a clear and lasting framework to secure energy costs and make our country more attractive to industry.

Energy Federal Self-employed and SMEs

22 May 2026 Our results

David Clarinval reinstates the trial period to help young people find a job

The Chamber last night adopted the reform led by Employment Minister David Clarinval, reintroducing a reduced notice period during the first six months of an employment contract. This measure responds...

Employment Federal

22 May 2026 News

In video

DREAMR on TV: less State, more purchasing power

Widely discussed by our President, cutting public spending is at the heart of this new DREAMR programme. Through conversations on economic issues and purchasing power, we show you where our spending i...

Budget Federal On video Taxation and economy Wallonia

22 May 2026 News

Education: doing nothing is no longer an option

The strike movements in education reflect real discontent, which must be heard, but behind the current debates lies a fundamental question: what kind of school do we want for tomorrow? A school at a s...

Education Wallonia-Brussels Federation

22 May 2026 News

In video

Merger of police zones: a first step for the safety of Brussels residents

During her appearance on BX1's “Versus” programme dedicated to the merger of the Brussels police zones, Brussels MP Aurélie Czekalski defended a vision that goes beyond mere police reform: that of a m...

Brussels On video Security and justice

22 May 2026 News

100 days of the Dilliès government: liberals leave their mark on Brussels

Next Monday will mark 100 days since the Dilliès Government took office. A hundred days of action, decisions and concrete results for Brussels. In just a few weeks, the liberals have set a clear cours...

Brussels Budget Local government

22 May 2026 News

Georges-Louis Bouchez visits a young head chef

To make ends meet at the end of the month, Antoine Mariscal (28), head chef of the Marracana restaurant in Uccle, has to serve an average of fifty covers a day. Six days out of seven. “I work eighty h...

Brussels Federal Self-employed and SMEs Taxation and economy

22 May 2026 News

Urban playtime is over: these concrete blocks need to be cleared away

This Thursday, in the presence of Minister-President Boris Dilliès and Secretary of State Audrey Henry, the first concrete blocks installed on Avenue de la Toison d'Or were removed. A symbolic moment ...

Brussels Housing and urban planning Local government

22 May 2026 News

Good local idea: Merger of Walloon municipalities, the MR takes the pulse of the ground

Since the MR President's New Year address in January, the question of merging Walloon municipalities has been at the heart of the liberal agenda. Far from remaining a theoretical debate, the movement ...

Institutional Local Local government Wallonia

22 May 2026 News

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