Merz said an agreement on the European Union's future budget will not be reached at first. The European Commission proposes a budget of approximately 1.76 trillion euros in 2025 prices. The proposal has become the subject of political debate among member states and European institutions. teraz.sk ↗
In a speech to MEPs in Strasbourg, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned against sweeping cuts to the future EU budget. According to her, they could affect key areas of joint financing. hnonline.sk ↗
Among the areas at risk, she named agriculture and the regions. Any reduction in spending could therefore affect policies that support the agricultural sector and the development of individual regions in member countries.
The budget proposal of approximately 1.76 trillion euros forms the basis for further negotiations. Merz's statement suggests that member states will not agree on the final form of the budget at first. The European Commission also warns that extensive cuts could affect several important areas of the Union's functioning.
The final form of the budget will have to be negotiated by member states and European institutions. It is not yet clear when an agreement will be reached or to what extent the Commission's proposal will change.
Merz and von der Leyen flag dispute over EU budget
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