Belgium sees energy transition easing prices and climate risk

The European Investment Bank has published the eighth EIB Climate Survey on Belgian views of the energy transition.

• 73% of Belgians say the energy transition is urgent; 80% cite less dependence on imported oil and gas and 80% steadier or lower prices as expected benefits, while 74% mention slower climate change.
• The survey was conducted by Ipsos bva among 23,000 people across the 27 EU Member States; in Belgium, 1,000 people aged 16+ were surveyed between 3 and 25 August 2026.
• The EIB also said it has supported ORES, Resa and Fluvius and signed a €1 billion loan with Elia for the second phase of the Princess Elisabeth energy island; annual EIB energy financing reached €33 billion in 2025.