Ralph Moreau

Deputy Chief of Staff @ Office of the Prime Minister of Belgium, Bart De Wever | Opinions expressed here are my own.

[Bart De Wever @Bart_DeWever]

Er is een akkoord bereikt met ENGIE om de voorwaarden te bepalen en de nodige studies op te starten voor een volledige overname van het Belgische nucleaire park. In afwachting daarvan worden alle ontmantelingsactiviteiten per direct stopgezet.

Deze regering kiest voor zekere, betaalbare en duurzame energie. Met minder afhankelijkheid van fossiele import en meer controle over onze eigen voorziening.

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Un accord a été conclu avec ENGIE afin de définir les conditions et de lancer les études nécessaires en vue d’une reprise complète du parc nucléaire belge. D'ici là, toutes les activités de démantèlement sont suspendues avec effet immédiat.

Ce gouvernement fait le choix d'une énergie sûre, abordable et durable, avec moins de dépendance aux importations fossiles et plus de contrôle sur notre propre approvisionnement.

[Ralph Moreau @ralphm8]

To quote from Hamilton: “In the room where it happened”

It is not only what is said on stage that matters, but above all who gets to be at the table, when things that matter are said.

Happy to be a fly on the wall.

@Bart_DeWever #WEF2026 #Davos

[Bart De Wever @Bart_DeWever]

In Parliament, I responded to questions about our country’s position regarding Euroclear. Many false insinuations are being spread to put pressure on us, but our conditions are reasonable and constructive. We are not going to burden ourselves with irresponsible risks.

[Ralph Moreau @ralphm8]

Politicians typically adept at reading a room, yet on issues like culture and immigration, mainstream politicians tend to misjudge public opinion, which is consistently more to the right. No data for BE, but luckily we have a few good room readers! (src https://t.co/3Ag350W4jj)

[Bart De Wever @Bart_DeWever]

My speech at the United Nations General Assembly. 👇

#UNGA

[Bart De Wever @Bart_DeWever]

Today, I had the honour of addressing the closing session of the @forumalpbach.

Europe faces one of its greatest shared challenges: migration. We must repair the front door of our European home by regaining control of our external borders and stopping illegal migration. At the same time inside our home, we must tear down the walls that still limit our Single Market. Only then can we unlock new growth, jobs, and opportunities for all Europeans. #EFA25

[Theo Francken @FranckenTheo]

Eerste airdrop boven Gaza afgerond, succesvol voor de crew. Dus 16 collis uit en goede exit.

#operationceruleanskies2

[Bart De Wever @Bart_DeWever]

De hernieuwde toegang voor luchtdroppings en VN-hulpkonvooien over land biedt België een concrete mogelijkheid om bij te dragen aan een verbetering van de humanitaire situatie in de Gazastrook. We kregen zonet groen licht van Jordanië om die bijdrage op korte termijn effectief waar te maken.

Samen met onze Europese partners blijven we druk uitoefenen om te garanderen dat humanitaire hulp veilig en toegankelijk georganiseerd kan worden. Indien dat niet lukt, sluiten we verdere maatregelen of sancties niet uit. Zoals door mij al toegelicht in de Kamer op 17 juli.

De strijd tegen Hamas is uiteraard legitiem. Hamas is een terreurgroep die nog altijd gijzelaars vasthoudt en de Palestijnse burgers wellustig slachtoffert. Maar Israël is een westerse democratie en moet als zodanig tot de orde geroepen worden: het leed van onschuldige burgers moet stoppen. De oorlog moet tevens beëindigd worden. De coëxistentie tussen Israël en een democratische Palestijnse staat is de enige weg naar vrede.

(Archieffoto: Voorbereiding A400M dropping in Gaza, 2024)

[Bart De Wever @Bart_DeWever]

As we await full details of the new EU–US trade agreement, one thing is clear: this is a moment of relief but not of celebration. Tariffs will increase in several areas and some key questions remain unresolved.

Still, I commend President @vonderleyen and her team for their hard work and dedication over recent months, focused on preserving transatlantic ties and ensuring trade remains as stable as possible under challenging circumstances.

I sincerely hope the United States will, in due course, turn away again from the delusion of protectionism and once again embrace the value of free trade – a cornerstone of shared prosperity.

In the meantime, Europe must continue to deepen its internal market, cut unnecessary regulation, and forge new partnerships to diversify our global trade network.

May Europe become the beacon of open, fair, and reliable trade the world so urgently needs.

[Ralph Moreau @ralphm8]

"Frank, but productive" would summarize the discussions nicely.

The transatlantic relationship is too strong and valuable, with too much in common and too much at stake, to even consider neglecting it and not invest in it now. Let's keep the channels open!

[Bart De Wever @Bart_DeWever]

Today I welcomed Secretary of State @SecRubio.

Our country has a long tradition of working together with the US. We continue to share important priorities, for instance when it comes to strenghtening the defense capacity of @NATO, a long list of geopolitical challenges and the international fight against drug trafficking and organized crime.

I also expressed our country’s hope that the unfortunate trade dispute between the US and Europe may soon end. Let us maintain and strengthen the Transatlantic partnership and free trade relations which have kept the Western world secure and prosperous throughout recent history.

[Pascal Heyman @PascalHeyman]

#Benelux meeting in #Luxembourg today. First international trip for @Bart_DeWever 🇧🇪 to meet @LucFrieden 🇱🇺 and @DickSchoof 🇳🇱 underscores the renewed importance of working even closer together in these challenging times.

[Ralph Moreau @ralphm8]

@KU_Leuven / UC Louvain celebrate 600 years!

As an alumni, happy to join in the kick-off weekend celebrations. A full year of events await ahead, at one of Europe's finest academic institutions, where science, art & history unite.

[Ralph Moreau @ralphm8]

Looking back at 2023: @Belgium generated more electricity from renewables, than from fossil fuels for first time!

Wind and solar energy accounted for ~28 % of Belgium's electricity production. #Flanders global hotspot for #RenewableEnergy

[Belgium in the USA @BelgiumintheUSA]

A get-together with sunset view over the Potomac valley: a pleasant way to conclude the participation of a strong Belgian #offshorewind delegation in this year’s #2023IPF Conference. It was a unique opportunity for them to showcase their know-how and to meet US and EU players.

[Ralph Moreau @ralphm8]

Deze week in Trends Magazine: "Vlaamse kennis is onmisbaar in de VS", met getuigenissen van enkele van onze strafste bedrijven in offshore windenergie. Met ook een reportage op Kanaal Z - Canal Z: https://t.co/AYpZzTWrRk.

@FlandersTrade @InvestFlanders @FlandersintheUS

[Ralph Moreau @ralphm8]

Showcasing our SDG-ready technology from #Flanders @ #GSTICRio
w/ our partners @cleantech_FL @VITObelgium and our companies

By @FlandersTrade @InvestFlanders

[Ralph Moreau @ralphm8]

#Flanders’ strong #lifesciences ecosystem has gained another #innovative disruptor with @LegendBiotech (🇺🇸). The US-based #biotech company is building a #celltherapy plant in Ghent. Here’s why they chose Flanders as their very first location in Europe. https://t.co/KPQnifPYeE

[Ralph Moreau @ralphm8]

Nieuwe call: nog tot 11 oktober kan u bij FIT een aanvraag indienen voor het Starterspakket Internationalisering. Wordt u een van de 200 startende exporteurs die een #subsidie van 7.000 euro ontvangt om nieuwe markten te verkennen? #export https://t.co/OfWT1OjvbS

[Ralph Moreau @ralphm8]

Maak nu aanspraak op een Starterspakket, wij helpen u graag internationaal op weg!

https://t.co/7RhJPdrMSZ

[Ralph Moreau @ralphm8]

#Flanders = brainpower. That’s not news for @DaikinEurope (🇯🇵) as it’s investing in a new R&D center for heat pump tech in Ghent. Learn why the EU branch of the Japanese cooling & heating expert is investing EUR 140 MIO in Flanders-based #innovation. https://t.co/C7NfXZR8Jj