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Belgian PM Praised for Defending National Interests Against EU

12/19/2025

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On December 19, 2025, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever earned praise for opposing an EU plan to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine.
Defense Minister Theo Francken commended De Wever for defending Belgium's interests against European powers.
Valerie Van Peel, president of the N-VA, noted De Wever's isolation during negotiations.
Opposition leader Frédéric De Gucht and other Belgian politicians supported the outcome, stressing joint debt over risky assets.

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On December 19, 2025, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever earned praise for opposing an EU plan to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine.
Defense Minister Theo Francken commended De Wever for defending Belgium's interests against European powers.
Valerie Van Peel, president of the N-VA, noted De Wever's isolation during negotiations.
Opposition leader Frédéric De Gucht and other Belgian politicians supported the outcome, stressing joint debt over risky assets.