The EU is considering its options to block Hungary from vetoing hundreds of billions of dollars worth of sanctions against Russia, including an 81-year-old decree that can only be signed by the king ...

King Philippe can sign a wartime law that would block the transfer of assets to Russia.

If Hungary follows through on its threat to veto the sanctions, EU officials could urge Belgium to activate this measure. By issuing a royal decree, Belgium’s King Philippe, with the support of ...