Preşedinta Parlamentului European: Este imposibil să fim de acord cu obiectivele ambiţioase ale Europei şi totodată să tăiem mijloacele de a le realiza

Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, urged for a long-term EU budget that aligns with ambitious goals and competitiveness. She warned that the revised proposal from the Irish presidency could undermine the balance achieved by the Parliament. Metsola emphasized the need for new own resources to finance priorities while easing pressure on national budgets. She highlighted the importance of global partnerships and expressed strong support for Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia. The Irish presidency proposed significant budget cuts, particularly affecting competitiveness and development aid, which the Parliament believes would complicate addressing EU challenges. Approval of the future budget requires a majority from the European Parliament.