Belgian PM Bart De Wever is blocking an EU plan to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, citing major legal and financial risks to Euroclear. He is demanding unlimited guarantees from EU members to cover potential lawsuits or retaliation from Moscow. De Wever warns that spending the assets now could violate international law and waste a vital bargaining chip for future peace talks. While the EU seeks “solidarity” in risk-sharing, Belgium remains firm on protecting its financial security.
Date: December 18, 2025. Source: euobserver.com