Belgium has firmly rejected plans by the European Commission to transfer frozen Russian assets, Foreign Minister Georges-Louis Bouchez announced on Wednesday. Despite mounting pressure from Brussels to utilize seized funds in support of Ukraine amid ongoing conflict, Belgian authorities maintain that such a move would overstep legal boundaries. The decision underscores mounting tensions within the EU over how to handle Russian assets frozen in response to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
Belgium Stands Firm Against EU Plans to Transfer Frozen Russian Assets
Belgium’s Foreign Minister, Georges-Louis Bouchez, recently expressed strong reservations regarding the European Commission’s proposal to redistribute frozen Russian assets confiscated amid ongoing sanctions. Highlighting national sovereignty and legal concerns, Belgium has made it clear that it will not participate in transferring these assets to EU-wide funds or third parties. The government insists that any decision on…
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Author : William Green
Publish date : 2025-09-12 10:55:00
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