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European Union flags waving in front of the European Parliament building, symbolizing political decisions on the confiscation of Russian assets in the context of French elections and Trump's plans

Former EU and US Leaders Call for Confiscation of Russian Assets: How the 2026 'Window of Opportunity' Depends on French Elections and Trump's Plans

Politics 08/08/2026, 18:11
🚨 Former EU and US leaders have called for the confiscation of 210 billion euros in Russian assets. The initiative is linked to Belgium's refusal in 2025 and fears regarding the elections in France. 🇪🇺 The authors of the statement fear that the 'window of opportunity' will close if Le Pen's supporters come to power. 🇺🇸 Special emphasis is placed on Donald Trump's plans: the 'peace plan' of 2025 features a clause on transferring 100 billion in assets under US control. 🇩🇪 In Germany, the initiative will help neutralize the far-right AfD's arguments about financing the war.
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