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De Wever Halts Nuclear Phase-Out, Nationalizes Fleet.

5/1/2026

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  • Prime Minister Bart De Wever announced halting nuclear decommissioning and moving to nationalize the fleet.
  • The government and Engie signed a letter of intent covering the seven reactors, staff, subsidiaries and decommissioning liabilities.
  • After the May 2025 parliamentary vote ended the 2025 phase-out, the government expects an agreement by October 2026 while three reactors are offline, four operate, and Belgium stays dependent on gas imports as renewable growth lags.