Rajae Mouane and Jean-Marc Nolet, Co-Presidents of Ecolo, and Meyrem Almaci, President of Groen, react to the success of the auction: "Today, our country is taking another important step in the transition to 100% renewable energy.

The result of the auction clearly shows that we can guarantee the supply of energy for all. This is very good news for families and businesses." The final decision to close the nuclear power plants is now in the hands of the government. All the elements are on the table for the further implementation of the coalition agreement. In line with the agreements reached in the framework of the government declaration, today's auction ensures the security of energy supply of our country, guarantees the necessary security of investment for companies and takes an important step towards Belgium's climate neutrality.Environmentalists place today's stage in a broader perspective: "After the tripling of offshore wind, the first federal hydrogen strategy for industry, the structural reform of the Energy Act and the introduction of the energy standard, this is another issue that is being handled with expertise and according to schedule. At the beginning of August, the European Commission had already given the green light and congratulated our country for its approach to this issue." They conclude: "Minister Van Der Straeten has done more in one year in the field of energy than in the last 18 years. With its vision and expertise, it has provided a stable and secure investment framework that paves the way for a green future with 100% renewable energy. With the investments in Fit For 55 that the federal government is targeting, our country's ecological transition is becoming more and more tangible.