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EU budget fight: Merz pushes for less spending

Original: Ringen um neuen EU-Haushalt: Showdown in Zeitlupe Die EU solle nicht so viel Geld ausgeben, findet Bundeskanzler Merz. E

Negotiations over the next EU budget are heading for a slow-motion showdown. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz argues the EU should not spend as much money as proposed, and several member states back his call for restraint. Other countries reject the austerity suggestions outright. Despite clear battle lines forming, a major blow-up has so far been avoided as the wrangling over the budget continues.

Why now: The EU budget talks are reaching a critical stage, pitting spending advocates against austerity-minded governments led by Germany.

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• Ringen um neuen EU-Haushalt: Showdown in Zeitlupe Die EU solle nicht so viel Geld ausgeben, findet Bundeskanzler Merz. Einige Länder sehen das genauso. Andere können den Sparvorschlägen nichts abgewinnen. Trotz klarer Fronten bleibt der große Knall im Ringen um den Haushalt… · tagesschau@ard.social · 6

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