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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urges EU states to agree on financial aid for Ukraine before discussing the future EU budget. Ukraine needs around €45 billion to address its budget deficit by 2027, exacerbated by ongoing Russian attacks. Merz emphasizes that all EU members must contribute fairly to this effort, warning that failure to do so could jeopardize the EU budget agreement for the next seven years. The EU has already committed to a €90 billion loan for Ukraine, but the source of the additional funds remains unclear. Tensions arise among member states regarding their financial contributions, with some seeking exemptions from the aid.