Friedrich Merz cere reducerea a sute de miliarde de euro din bugetul UE

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for a significantly reduced EU budget for the upcoming years, emphasizing the need for cuts across all areas. He criticized the European Commission's proposal of approximately €1.76 trillion, stating that such an extensive budget increase is unacceptable. Negotiations for the budget covering 2028-2034 are ongoing, with Ireland currently holding the EU Council presidency. Merz expressed confidence in Ireland's ability to present a realistic compromise proposal in October, aiming for an agreement by the end of the year, despite differing positions among member states.