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EU Faces Division Over Frozen Assets for Ukraine

12/13/2025

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Belgian Deputy Prime Minister Vincent Van Peteghem says Belgium seeks assurances before frozen assets fund Ukraine.
Italy joined Belgium in opposing the EU plan to allocate €210 billion of frozen assets to Ukraine.
Malta and Bulgaria join the coalition urging EU loans instead.
Critics warn that joint EU debt could raise burdens for Italy and France.
The EU summit on December 18–19 will address these issues and asset-freeze implications.

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Belgian Deputy Prime Minister Vincent Van Peteghem says Belgium seeks assurances before frozen assets fund Ukraine.
Italy joined Belgium in opposing the EU plan to allocate €210 billion of frozen assets to Ukraine.
Malta and Bulgaria join the coalition urging EU loans instead.
Critics warn that joint EU debt could raise burdens for Italy and France.
The EU summit on December 18–19 will address these issues and asset-freeze implications.