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Belgian PM Warns EU on Ukraine Loan Risks

12/1/2025

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Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever wrote to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, warning the EU's Ukraine reparations loan plan could breach international law and hinder peace talks.
He demands strict guarantees from other EU nations to limit Belgium's financial risks.
Experts counter that the loan does not amount to asset seizure.
Ukraine urgently needs funding as deficits are projected for 2026, prompting discussions on alternative financing.

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Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever wrote to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, warning the EU's Ukraine reparations loan plan could breach international law and hinder peace talks.
He demands strict guarantees from other EU nations to limit Belgium's financial risks.
Experts counter that the loan does not amount to asset seizure.
Ukraine urgently needs funding as deficits are projected for 2026, prompting discussions on alternative financing.