By Charlotte Van Campenhout

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.

The European Commission, the European Union’s executive body, has proposed a “reparations loan” using Russian state assets frozen in the EU following Russia’s invasion. However, Belgium, which holds the majority of the assets, has raised various legal concerns and remains unconvinced by the plan.

Merz, who has voiced support for the plan but also said the risks should be borne by all EU countries – not just Belgium, will be in Brussels on Friday to discuss the issue.

“I hope it will be a fruitful con

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