:focal(1753.5x1324:1763.5x1314):watermark(cloudfront-eu-central-1.images.arcpublishing.com/ipmgroup/LJZLRESWDZHNJN6FV5EQWOQFNI.png,0,-0,0,100)/cloudfront-eu-central-1.images.arcpublishing.com/ipmgroup/IRH3YSTQ2NH4RAN377PKGPOR5M.jpg "Nuclear: finally an agreement with Engie?")
The nuclear cabinet has been meeting since 3.30pm to review negotiations with the operator Engie to keep our two youngest nuclear power plants running for another 10 years. As the nuclear cabinet approached, we were told negotiations were still ongoing. Upon their arrival at 16 rue de la Loi, the main ministers declined to comment. “I hope there will be an agreement“, that’s all that could be noted.
Kern must agree
Meanwhile, the De Tijd newspaper reports that an agreement with the outline of a deal with Engie is on the table. De Standaard also writes that senior ministers are evaluating a text on which there is an agreement with the energy giant. This is also confirmed in government circles, but there is no agreement until the Prime Minister and the Energy Minister get the approval of the hard core, he adds.
Deputy Prime Minister Georges Gilkinet (Ecolo) noted that several steps still need to be taken before reaching an extension, if the government gets an agreement. Engie must therefore begin preparatory work quickly so that the two plants are ready in time for winter 2026-27.
