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belgium

EU's Plan to Use Russian Money for Ukraine Hits Roadblocks

December 16, 2025

The European Union is inching closer to a decision on how to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. However, some major hurdles remain, and a final agreement might not be reached until Thursday's EU summit. Most of the frozen Russian assets, around 210 billion euros, are currently held in th

politics

Belgium's Stance on Russian Assets: A Potential Peace Hurdle

November 28, 2025

Belgium's prime minister has expressed concerns about a European Union (EU) plan to use frozen Russian state assets to support Ukraine. Bart De Wever believes this move could complicate efforts to reach a peace deal in the ongoing conflict. De Wever shared his thoughts in a letter to the European C

politics

Drones Over Belgium: A New Kind of Battle

November 11, 2025

Belgium is facing a new challenge. Drones are flying over important places like airports, military bases, and even a nuclear plant. The government thinks Russia might be behind this, but they can't be sure. Foreign help is on the way. Teams from France, Germany, and Britain are coming to Belgium. T

finance

Ukraine's Money Problem: EU's Plan Hits a Snag

November 4, 2025

The EU is facing a tough situation. They want to help Ukraine with money in 2026 and 2027. The plan is to use frozen Russian assets, mostly held in Belgium. These assets could be turned into a loan for Ukraine. But there are some big hurdles to overcome. First, Belgium has concerns. They want guara

health

Belgium's Heat Wave: Who's Really in Danger?

November 1, 2025

Belgium is getting hotter, and not everyone is handling it well. People with long-term health problems are feeling the heat the most. They are more likely to get sick or even die when temperatures rise. But it's not just about health. Where you live, how old you are, and how much money you have can

politics

Belgium's €140 Billion Question: To Loan or Not to Loan?

October 29, 2025

Belgium is facing a big choice. There's a plan to lend Ukraine €140 billion. The money would come from Russian assets frozen in Euroclear, a major financial center in Brussels. The idea is to use this cash as security for the loan. The loan would be repaid with future reparations from Russia. Many c

politics

EU's Mixed Signals on Ukraine Aid: Money Promised, But Not From Frozen Russian Funds

October 24, 2025

EU leaders made a big promise to help Ukraine with money for the next two years. This includes funds for its military and defense. However, they didn't agree on using the frozen Russian assets to give Ukraine a huge loan. Belgium had some concerns about this plan. The EU leaders asked the European