Support for Ukraine is crucial for European security – von der Leyen
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has reported having a meeting with Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who arrived in Brussels, on the situation in Ukraine and frozen Russian assets.
Source: Ursula von der Leyen on X (Twitter)
Details: Von der Leyen noted that there was a "constructive exchange on this matter" during the meeting.
Quote: "We noted that financial support for Ukraine is of central importance for European security."
"Belgium's particular situation regarding the use of the frozen Russian assets is undeniable and must be addressed in such a way that all European states bear the same risk."
Details: Von der Leyen said that the participants had agreed to continue talks to reach a consensus at the European Council meeting on 18 December.
Background:
- On 3 December, the European Commission unveiled two decisions aimed at meeting Ukraine's financial needs for 2026-2027: a "reparations loan" based on frozen Russian assets and joint EU borrowing on external markets.
- On the same day, even before the new proposal was announced by the European Commission, Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot stated that it is absolutely unacceptable.
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