Merz și alți cinci lideri amenință că blochează bugetul UE pe 2028-2034: tăieri de „sute de miliarde” sau niciun acord

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and five other European leaders threaten to block the EU's seven-year budget agreement unless significant spending cuts are made. They emphasize the need to redirect funds towards defense and support for struggling industries, while reducing traditional funding for farmers and poorer regions. The proposed budget of €2 trillion faces opposition from a group of 17 countries advocating for increased funding in traditional sectors. Ireland, holding the EU presidency, must find a compromise by mid-October, balancing the demands of net contributors with those of other member states. The situation is complicated by upcoming elections in several countries, which may hinder negotiations.