Belgium is known as the battleground of Europe, having played host to countless battles over the past five centuries, not least during the two world wars. But having gone 271 days without a government as of 11 March, its reputation is taking on a new dimension.

Despite the impasse, life continues to tick along remarkably well under a caretaker government. But the political chaos is causing major headaches for Belgium's renewables sector — and the situation could be even more serious by the end of the year, sources tell Recharge.

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