Belgium Reverses Nuclear Phase-Out Plan
Israa Farhan
Belgium has officially abandoned its long-standing plan to phase out nuclear energy, following a parliamentary vote on Thursday to repeal a symbolic 2003 law that called for the complete shutdown of the country's nuclear power by 2025.
The newly approved legislation removes all references to the nuclear phase-out and lifts the previous ban on constructing new nuclear power facilities in Belgium.
It also paves the way for extending the operational life of more reactors, beyond the two that had already been granted a 10-year extension until 2035 under an agreement with French energy firm Engie, the operator of Belgium's nuclear infrastructure.
The measure, titled "Various Provisions on Nuclear Energy," passed with a wide majority: 102 votes in favor, eight against, and 31 abstentions. It aligns with the energy strategy of the current government led by conservative Prime Minister Bart De Wever.
Energy Minister Mathieu Michel, a vocal supporter of the reform,
hailed
the decision as a pivotal moment for Belgium's energy policy. He stated that the federal parliament had moved past two decades of indecision and opened the door to a more realistic and flexible energy model.
Michel, a member of the liberal party, emphasized that Belgium is now focused on revitalizing an innovative nuclear sector to enhance national energy independence and strengthen the country's climate goals by reducing carbon emissions.
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