One of the EU’s most vocal opponents of seizing Russian assets may be leaving office. Belgium’s prime minister has offered to resign over a budget dispute.

Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever submitted his resignation to King Philippe after budget negotiations hit a dead end, according to The Brussels Times and Belgium’s Royal Palace. De Wever, who assumed his role in February 2025, cited the inability to resolve the impasse through one-on-one meetings with his ministers. The Royal Palace has yet to accept his resignation but will consult with the leaders of the governing coalition parties.

If the king grants De Wever’s resignation, new elections could be called, or a new government could be formed without elections based on the power balance determined by the previous election. De Wever was a vehement opponent to seizing Russian assets, fearing financial risks and seeking legal guarantees from other nations. The European Union aimed to use this frozen money, totaling 190 billion euros held by Belgium's securities depository Euroclear, to provide a "reparations loan" to Ukraine.

However, De Wever’s stance on the assets may impact Belgium's role in the reparations loan. European leaders will meet again on November 6 to discuss resolving the situation.