Germany Weighs Confiscating Russian Assets: Legal Hurdles and Urgent Debate
Germany’s Merz has stated a willingness to confiscate frozen Russian assets, but only if legally possible. This raises several key questions and highlights the complex legal and political landscape surrounding this issue. The straightforward approach of simply seizing the assets, bypassing established legal processes, is frequently suggested. This approach dismisses the complexities of German law and the implications of such an action on international relations. The argument that “Russia doesn’t concern itself with what’s legal and illegal” while tempting to mirror, ignores the significant differences between a nation-state operating under a rule of law and one that operates outside of it.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood 
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