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EU’s Dombrovskis pushes for delayed AI rules and tackles Ukraine asset risks, drawing on his role as EU’s economic enforcer since 2019.

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EU Faces Roadblocks on Ukraine Loan

EU negotiations on a reparations loan backed by frozen Russian assets are delayed due to Belgium's legal and financial concerns. Disagreements over guarantees and legal risks threaten to push back Ukraine's funding, with EU leaders set to discuss the issue in December.

EU Loosens Digital Rules Amid US Pressure

The European Commission is moving to delay and relax key digital regulations, including AI and data privacy laws, citing the need to boost competitiveness. Critics warn this marks a retreat from Europe's leadership in digital rights, amid US and Chinese competition. The changes aim to simplify rules for businesses, especially startups, but raise concerns over privacy and innovation.

EU Frozen Russian Assets Plan Stalls

As of December 5, 2025, the EU's plan to fund Ukraine's 2026-27 budget using a €90 billion reparations loan backed by frozen Russian assets faces strong opposition from Belgium. Belgium fears legal and financial risks, demanding guarantees from other EU states before supporting the plan. EU leaders aim to resolve the impasse at the December 18 summit amid ongoing Russian threats and stalled peace talks.