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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said they held “very constructive” talks with Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever on Friday over an EU plan to use Russian frozen assets to fund Ukraine,
BRUSSELS, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever said on Thursday he hopes to have a "fruitful discussion" with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday about an EU plan to use Russian frozen assets to support Ukraine against Russia's invasion.
Prime Minister Bart De Wever voiced concerns over the legal, financial and security repercussions of what he described as a potential 'theft' of Russian assets.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will travel to Brussels Friday, canceling a planned trip to Oslo, for talks with Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.