Bugetul UE în pericol. Țara cu a doua cea mai mare contribuție anuală și-ar putea înjumătăți suma

France, the second-largest contributor to the EU budget, may significantly reduce its annual contribution. Marine Le Pen, a far-right candidate for the upcoming presidential elections, announced plans to renegotiate France's financial commitments to the EU. She aims to cut the net contribution to 5 billion euros by reducing funding for existing European programs. Currently, France's net contribution ranges between 9 and 14 billion euros annually, following Germany. Le Pen, a prominent figure in European nationalism, has previously run for president three times and is considered a frontrunner for the next election, focusing on public spending cuts.