– Minister Tinne Van der Straeten and Prime Minister Alexander De Croo explained the new federal energy agreement on Friday evening – Brussels – While N-VA toppers tighten the federal energy agreement, energy experts bounce the ball back. “When will something constructive happen at Flemish level?” denounces Ronnie Belmans. “Where is the Flemish energy renovation … Read more
– © mhb – The federal government has decided to keep the last two nuclear power stations open for ten years longer. But there are still several hurdles on the path to nuclear extension. For example, Europe has yet to give its approval. But above all: manager Engie must be willing to cooperate. “An extension … Read more
– – The chance that the full nuclear phase-out will take place is getting smaller by the day. Especially now that energy minister Tinne Van der Straeten is asking the government to talk to manager Engie about “a nuclear extension of ten years”. With that, the Greens are formally abandoning their political trophy. Although they … Read more
– To lower prices at the pump, a negative cliquet system is on the table. With this system, the extra excise duties are skimmed off to mitigate price increases. — © reuters – With the water on the lips, the taboos are broken. Now the liberals are also in favor of a VAT reduction on … Read more
– © BELGIAN – What will the ecologists do if the nuclear phase-out is cancelled? Now that Open VLD, CD&V and Vooruit are opening the door for an extension, a government crisis is just around the corner. But the Greens do not deviate a millimeter from the outlined procedure. And the frustration is great. “If … Read more
– – No, the nuclear phase-out will not cause higher prices or supply problems. And yes, after 20 years of non-policy, it is finally time for innovation. That is, in summary, the response of energy minister Tinne Van der Straeten (Green) to the big question marks that not only the employers, but also the government … Read more
CD&V and Open VLD explicitly allow opening for extension of nuclear power plants – – Open VLD and CD&V are emphatically eyeing the option of keeping two nuclear power stations open after 2025. The employers’ organizations call a complete nuclear exit “unjustifiable”. But returning to that core trip is out of the question for the … Read more
– Finance Minister Vincent Van Peteghem, Energy Minister Tinne Van der Straeten, Prime Minister De Croo. — © rr – Energy Minister Tinne Van der Straeten (Green) only wants to reduce the VAT on electricity. She would leave the gas-fired one untouched for ecological reasons. With this proposal, she hopes to bridge the gap between … Read more
– © MARC HERREMANS – MEDIA HOUSE – The liberals are also dissolving their opposition to a VAT reduction on energy. If the government reduces the VAT on gas and electricity from 21 to 6 percent, the average family will see the annual bill decrease by about 508 to 664 euros. Although there is also … Read more
– © MARC HERREMANS – MEDIA HOUSE – By the end of this week, the federal government wants to come up with a package of measures to reduce energy bills. On the table are, among other things, a one-off premium of 200 euros and the reduction of excise duty and VAT. To get that paid, … Read more