Belgium says using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine will endanger a peace deal ⊕⊕
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Premier Bart De Wever sets out conditions that would resolve his objections to a proposed €140bn EU loan to Kyiv
Belgium’s De Wever dials up opposition to Russian frozen assets deal ⊕
The prime minister's strongly worded intervention dashes EU hopes that a breakthrough on sending assets held in Belgium to Ukraine could be imminent.
The EU’s grand new plan to replace fossil fuels with trees ⊕
Replacing oil and gas with homegrown biomass will boost strategic autonomy and cut emissions, Brussels argues.
Europol seizes 8m fake and harmful toys in pre-Christmas crackdown ⊖⊖
Agency warns shoppers to be vigilant online and on the high street, with counterfeit items often posing health risks
More than 8m fake and harmful toys have been seized from shops and markets across t…
Social media giants liable for financial scams under new EU law ⊖⊖
The new rules set a dangerous precedent, big tech companies say.
UAE avoids blame for Sudan war atrocities in EU Parliament text ⊖⊖
Emirati officials conducted a major lobbying push as lawmakers mulled a resolution on the devastating African conflict.
Putin warns EU ‘theft’ of frozen assets will trigger retaliatory measures ○
Russian leader says the use of the assets will be a "theft" and a stress test for Europe's economy.
Two EU airlines banned from Venezuela amid tensions with US ⊖⊖
Venezuela is blocking six carriers as fears grow that Donald Trump will attack.
EU watchdog slams Commission over red-tape cutting workflow ○
European Ombudsman hits the executive for "procedural shortcomings” in its attempt to quickly pass legislative amendments to simplify rules for business.
Baltic nations suffering from Russia sanctions win EU relief ⊕
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The Commission wants to revive areas that have seen a halt in tourism and foreign investment after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.