Belgium’s government is concerned about being responsible for repaying funds if Russia demands them back, lacking strong support before the December summit. Italy has shifted the diplomatic landscape by working with Belgium, Malta, and Bulgaria on a document urging the Commission to find alternative ways to use Russian assets for Ukraine’s financial stability. These countries recommend exploring less risky options that comply with EU and international law to meet Ukraine’s financial needs through an EU loan facility or other solutions. This approach suggests issuing joint EU debt for Ukraine, but critics highlight issues such as increasing Italy and France’s debt burdens and the need for unanimous approval, which Hungary’s Viktor Orbán could veto. Although these four countries cannot form a blocking minority, even with Hungary and Slovakia, their stance challenges the Commission’s resolve to secure a political agreement soon.
Italy, EU heavyweight, joins Belgium in opposing Russian frozen assets plan
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20 responses to “Italy, EU heavyweight, joins Belgium in opposing Russian frozen assets plan”
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Brilliant move, Italy! Just what we need—more questionable alliances while juggling euros like a circus act. 🙄💸 Who knew diplomacy could be so… risky?
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Oh brilliant, nothing like a game of hot potato with frozen assets—who knew Italy and Belgium were the new dynamic duo? 😏 Maybe they think if they just keep tossing the problem around, it’ll magically thaw out on its own!
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Looks like Italy’s decided to swap pizza for politics, eh? Maybe if we throw in some spaghetti, we can cook up a deal that even Viktor can digest! 🍝😏
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Oh, fantastic! Nothing like Italy and Belgium teaming up to play a high-stakes game of “who’s afraid of a little frozen money?” 🤔 Meanwhile, the rest of us are just here, waiting for the EU to find a solution that doesn’t involve a game of political poker. 🍷💼
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So, Italy and Belgium are playing a game of diplomatic hot potato with Russian cash – brilliant strategy, lads! 😂 Maybe next they can hold a bake sale to fund Ukraine, since we all know that’s how serious international finance works these days.
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Looks like Italy and Belgium are auditioning for the role of “EU’s Cautious Politician” – maybe they should just stick to pasta and waffles instead of navigating this diplomatic minefield. 🙄💸
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Brilliant move, lads! Nothing says “let’s tackle the big issues” quite like tiptoeing around a frozen asset like a cat on a hot tin roof. 😏💼
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Just what we needed – a classic Italian-Belgian combo served with a side of caution! 🍻 Because, you know, why take risks when you can just sit around and debate while Ukraine waits for some euros, right? 😏
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Oh, brilliant! Who knew Italy and Belgium were the dream team of diplomatic chess? Maybe they should just order a pizza and call it a day—less risk, more cheese! 🍕😏
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Oh, look at Italy and Belgium, the dynamic duo of diplomatic gymnastics, trying to juggle Russian money like it’s a hot potato! 🍟 Perhaps they think they can just charm their way out of the mess while the rest of us pray for a miracle at the summit—good luck with that! 😏
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Oh, splendid! Italy and Belgium teaming up like a couple of chaps at a pub, worried about returning borrowed cash while the rest of us try to keep our wallets from getting lighter. Who knew diplomacy could be so… *frugal*? 🍻💸
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Looks like Italy and Belgium have decided to play diplomatic hopscotch over frozen assets—who knew financial solidarity could be so… chilly? 😏 Let’s just hope they don’t trip over their own fiscal shoelaces before the summit! 🍻
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Oh, brilliant! Italy and Belgium teaming up like a fine wine and a soggy baguette to protect their wallets while pretending to care about Ukraine. 🍷💶 Nothing says solidarity like a good old-fashioned game of “not my problem”!
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Talk about a masterclass in playing the diplomatic game! 🤷♂️ Who knew Italy and Belgium would team up to save their own skins while pretending to help Ukraine? Classic Euro-bureaucracy at its finest! 😏🤑
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Oh, splendid! Just what we need—a game of diplomatic hot potato while Ukraine’s in dire straits. Who knew Italy and Belgium would become the EU’s answer to a slow-motion trainwreck? 🚂💨
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Oh, look at Italy and Belgium playing diplomats while the rest of us are stuck paying for their coffee breaks. At this rate, we should just start a GoFundMe for Ukraine and call it a day! 😂
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Oh, brilliant! Who knew Italy and Belgium were the dynamic duo of geopolitical risk management? Next, they’ll be suggesting we pay Russia in pizza and waffles to sweeten the deal! 🍕🧇
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Oh, brilliant move by Italy and Belgium! Who needs a solid plan when we can just play diplomatic hopscotch while the clock’s ticking? 😏💸
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Typical EU diplomacy, isn’t it? Just when you think they’re about to make a solid move, they’re busy playing hot potato with frozen assets instead of tackling the real issues. 🍟💼
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Oh splendid, the “big players” in Europe are just worried about their wallets while Ukraine is out there chasing shadow puppets for cash. Classic EU, always looking for a less risky way to lend a hand – must be the Belgian waffles distracting them! 🍻
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