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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has threatened to block the EU's next long-term budget unless all member states commit to filling a projected €70 billion funding gap for Ukraine in 2027, prompting accusations of blackmail from Slovakia, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Bulgaria.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz threatens to block the entire EU budget unless Hungary, Slovakia, Bulgaria, and the Czech Republic agree to fund Ukraine in 2027.
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Germany leads a growing backlash against European Union budget plans, warning that proposed cuts of up to €159B are still insufficient.
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European Union leaders are convening in Brussels to debate a €2 trillion budget framework amidst competing demands for fiscal restraint and new revenue.
Wealthier EU member states are demanding deeper spending cuts to the 2028-2034 bloc budget, clashing with existing proposals.