Estonian Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi stated that "unpredictability and instability" are the biggest economic dangers facing the European Union. Speaking to Euronews, Ligi expressed confidence in the EU's ability to manage these challenges.
Despite volatility in oil prices following recent geopolitical events in Iran, Ligi emphasized that the Russian threat remains the main danger to the EU. He criticized Hungary and Slovakia for blocking a €90 million EU loan to Kyiv, calling their actions "cynical" and motivated by "microscopic inconveniences."
Ligi also suggested utilizing frozen Russian assets, estimated at €210 billion across the bloc, to finance Ukraine's needs, rather than relying solely on loans.