Politico Europe

EU countries reject ‘blank check’ guarantee to Belgium over Russian assets loan

Belgian PM Bart De Wever is asking EU countries to guarantee the risks of the scheme over an indefinite period of time.
Devdiscourse

Belgium's Tough Stance on EU’s Frozen Assets Plan

Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever voiced concerns over the EU's plan to use frozen Russian state assets to aid Ukraine, citing potential risks to peace negotiations. Belgium's backing is vital for the plan,

Germany has learned about Belgium's intention to approve the transfer of Russian assets to Kiev

Belgium has allowed the conversion of Russia's frozen assets to provide a loan to Ukraine, but subject to the conditions that the country will put forward to the European Union (EU) on this initiative.

Belgian national strike disrupts schools, flights and public transport

The third and final day of a national strike in Belgium on Wednesday grounded most flights at Brussels Airport and disrupted public transport. The strike, organised by the country's main unions, is the latest in a series of protests against the coalition government led by Prime Minister Bart De Wever.
The Times of Israel

Belgium swerves to the right as Bart De Wever sworn in as prime minister

BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) — Conservative Bart De Wever was sworn in Monday as Belgium’s new prime minister, after striking a hard-fought coalition deal that moves the country to the right. Struck late Friday after seven months of tortuous negotiations ...
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