Belgium & Bart De Wever

Belgium: Belgium, as the host country for Euroclear, has expressed resistance to the EU's plan to use frozen Russian assets, citing fears of prolonged litigation with Russia and potential retaliatory measures. Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has cautioned against the move.

Bart De Wever: Bart De Wever, Belgian Prime Minister, has cautioned that using frozen Russian assets would likely trigger prolonged litigation with Russia and has refused to approve the plan, citing fears of Russian retaliation against Belgium's interests.

Bart De Wever: Bart De Wever, Prime Minister of Belgium, criticized the plan as 'a complete illusion'.

Bart De Wever: Bart De Wever, the Prime Minister of Belgium, expressed relief that the plan to use frozen Russian assets was set aside, calling it too risky and complex.

Bart De Wever: Bart De Wever is the Prime Minister of Belgium who has a rescue cat named Maximus.