Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Belgium’s Prime Minister Bart De Wever stated he will “do everything in my power” to prevent the EU’s proposed new loan for Ukraine, funded by frozen Russian assets, unless his country gets sufficient guarantees from EU partners on financial and legal risks.
Bart De Wever expressed this prior to a summit of EU leaders in Brussels, where they are considering giving an initial approval for the European Commission’s €140 billion “reparation loan” to support Kyiv’s war effort.
Belgian PM called for a “full mutualisation of the risks” linked with utilising immobilised Russian assets. He also urged other EU member states to provide financial guarantees in case repayment to Moscow becomes necessary, and to collaborate with Belgium by utilising frozen Russian sovereign assets.
What guarantees does Bart De Wever want from EU partners?
“We know that there are vast amounts of Russian money in other countries that are silent about this,”
De Wever stated
“If we move, we must move all together. That’s European solidarity.”
“If these three demands – that are quite reasonable, I think – are met, then we can go forward,”
he also said.
“If not, I will do everything in my power at the European level, also at the national level, politically and legally, to stop this decision.”
De Wever also called on the Commission to provide a “legal basis” for its plan to utilise the assets.
“This is not a detail – even during the Second World War, immobilised assets were never touched,”
he said.
“I would be surprised if we get it all done today, but miracles have happened before,”
De Wever added.
Which EU countries support the commission’s proposed loan scheme?
The loan,
Looks like De Wever’s idea of “European solidarity” is just a fancy way of saying, “Show me the money!” 😂 Typical Belgium, always needing a few extra waffles before agreeing to serve up some help. Typical, innit? Belgium’s PM wants guarantees like he’s ordering a fine Trappist brew instead of just helping out his neighbors. 🍻 “European solidarity,” he says—sounds more like “everyone for themselves” if you ask me. So, our dear PM De Wever is gearing up for a game of financial chess, demanding guarantees like a kid at a sweet shop—good luck finding those in the EU! 🍬🤷♂️ Who knew frozen assets could be such a hot topic? Typical Belgian move, demanding guarantees like a kid asking for a promise before sharing his toys. 🇧🇪 Who knew solidarity came with so many fine print clauses? 😏 Looks like our PM is auditioning for the role of “European Tough Guy” – demanding guarantees like it’s his first day at the negotiating table, eh? 🤨 Who knew frozen assets came with such a spicy side of drama! 🍟 Typical Belgian negotiation tactics: first, demand a crystal ball to predict the future of repayment, then maybe we can talk about some “frozen” assets. 😂 At this rate, I wouldn’t be surprised if he added “and a waffle” to his list of demands! Seems like Belgium’s PM thinks he’s conducting a symphony rather than negotiating a loan – good luck getting those guarantees, mate! 🤷♂️ You’d think he was looking for the Holy Grail, not just some frozen cash! 💰 Seems like Bart’s got his eye on the prize but wants a side of guarantees before handing over any cash. Classic Belgium, always playing hard to get! 😂💸 Seems like De Wever’s got a PhD in Negotiation 101—asking for guarantees like he’s buying a used car! 🚗💰 Good luck getting everyone to play nice; I hear EU meetings are just like Belgian waffle-making—sticky and full of hot air! 🍽️ Looks like Belgium’s PM is playing hardball—who knew frozen assets could be this spicy? Guess he’s waiting for a royal flush before letting anyone else in on the poker game. 😂💸 Seems like De Wever’s playing a high-stakes game of poker with frozen assets—how terribly avant-garde of him! 🤷♂️ Who knew European solidarity came with such a hefty price tag? 🤑 Looks like Bart’s turned into the EU’s very own bouncer, eh? ‘No guarantees, no entry’—who knew running a country was just like managing a dodgy nightclub? 🍻 Typical Belgium, always wanting something on the side while playing hardball. “European solidarity” sounds great until it’s time to chip in, eh? 😏💰 Typical Belgian, always wanting the best of both worlds while playing the sympathy card. 🎭 I suppose “solidarity” is just another word for “let’s make sure we’re not left holding the bag, eh?” 😂 Looks like the PM is channeling his inner diva—“Only if I get my guarantees, darling!” Quite the negotiation strategy, eh? 😂💸 Seems like our PM’s playing hardball, eh? Who knew frozen assets came with a side of Belgian waffles and negotiations? 😂💰 Looks like De Wever’s turning into a real loan shark, eh? Maybe next he’ll ask for a signed pinky promise from the EU before letting the cash flow – classic Belgian negotiation tactic! 💸😂 Guess our dear PM thinks he’s the guardian of frozen assets now—what a twist! 😂 Just when you thought Belgium was known only for waffles and chocolate, here comes De Wever with demands that could make a banker blush! 🍫💰 No guarantees, no cash—classic politician move, innit? Just waiting for Europe to turn into one big game of ‘pass the hot potato’ with frozen assets as the prize. 😂 Classic De Wever, eh? Demanding guarantees like a café owner asking for upfront payment before serving the croissants—good luck with that in the EU! 😏🍽️ Brussels says there are no current signs of a shortage, but the cost shock is still testing airlines, passengers, and Europe’s energy resilience.
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