Bart De Wever | The European Conservative

Friday EU Talks Fail To Break Belgium’s Veto on Ukraine Funding Plan

Christina Holmgren-Larson December 6, 2025

Von der Leyen still called the meeting with Belgian PM “very constructive” and said discussion will continue.

Belgium Warns EU: We Won’t Pay the Price for Russian Asset Plan

TEC News December 4, 2025

Belgium’s prime minister told lawmakers that any move to tap Moscow’s frozen funds could expose Brussels to massive legal claims

Frozen Russian Assets: Merz Keeps Up Pressure On Belgium

TEC News / AFP November 28, 2025

“I understand his concerns, he has good arguments—but we also have good arguments about reaching our common goal” is the German chancellor’s assessment of his ‘weak’ Belgian counterpart.

Belgium’s PM Slams EU Plan to Fund Ukraine with Frozen Russian Assets

TEC News November 28, 2025

De Wever warns the loan could be perceived as “illegal confiscation” by foreign nations and investors.

Belgium Hit by National Strikes—Again

TEC News / AFP November 24, 2025

The Kingdom is preparing for major disruption this week as workers increase pressure on the government during tense budget talks.

Von der Leyen Proposes Further EU Debt To Save Ukraine

Javier Villamor November 13, 2025

The European Commission president plans to use frozen Russian assets and new European loans to finance Kyiv, despite Belgium’s opposition and growing political fatigue within the EU.

Belgium in Fiscal Peril: Expect a Winter of Austerity

Sven R. Larson November 7, 2025

In a pattern eerily similar to other EU states, the Belgian government stands and falls with its own inability to balance its finances. The price will be paid by taxpayers.

Belgium Avoids Immediate Crisis as PM Extends Budget Talks

TEC News / AFP November 6, 2025

De Wever gives the ruling coalition until Christmas to agree €10bn in savings, after warning he may resign if no deal emerges.

With Most of its Unemployed Foreign-Born, Belgium Tightens Benefit Rules

TEC News October 29, 2025

Six in ten jobless people have migrant roots, prompting the Belgian government to cap benefits after two years—aiming to cut costs by €2 billion.

Belgium Joins Washington’s Crusade Against Drug Trafficking

Javier Villamor October 29, 2025

Judicial alarm and chaos in Belgian ports push the country to seek U.S. support.

Tag: Bart De Wever

Friday EU Talks Fail To Break Belgium’s Veto on Ukraine Funding Plan

Belgium Warns EU: We Won’t Pay the Price for Russian Asset Plan

Frozen Russian Assets: Merz Keeps Up Pressure On Belgium

Belgium’s PM Slams EU Plan to Fund Ukraine with Frozen Russian Assets

Belgium Hit by National Strikes—Again

Von der Leyen Proposes Further EU Debt To Save Ukraine

Belgium in Fiscal Peril: Expect a Winter of Austerity

Belgium Avoids Immediate Crisis as PM Extends Budget Talks

With Most of its Unemployed Foreign-Born, Belgium Tightens Benefit Rules

Belgium Joins Washington’s Crusade Against Drug Trafficking

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