Belgium and France have signed a declaration of intent that they said marks a new stage in cooperation in nuclear energy and is in line with the ongoing revival of the industry.
The agreement, signed in Paris on 22 July by Belgium’s energy minister Mathieu Bihet and his French counterpart Marc Ferracci, aims to strengthen exchanges between the two governments in key areas including lifetime extensions of existing reactors and the development of new projects, including small modular reactors (SMRs).
Brussels and Paris also aim to work together on research and innovation, supply chains and training and skills.