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Friedrich Merz Leads Push for Significant Cuts to European Union Budget

German Conservative leader Friedrich Merz has allied with several other European right-wing politicians to demand substantial reductions in the upcoming European Union budget. The coalition argues for stricter fiscal discipline and opposes proposed spending increases across key policy areas.

27 Aug, 08:01 — 27 Aug, 08:01
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DWHigh10h ago

Germany news: Merz courts 'frugals' to trim EU budget

Chancellor Friedrich Merz is hosting leaders from several European Union net contributor countries as Berlin pushes for a smaller bloc budget. DW has more.

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First report: DW · 27 Aug, 08:01Full coverage: 4 · 9hWindow: 9h
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DW27 Aug, 08:01First to report

Germany news: Merz courts 'frugals' to trim EU budget

7h later
die-presse27 Aug, 15:15

Wie üppig darf das EU-Budget sein? Christian Stocker und Friedrich Merz ziehen rote Linien [premium]

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delfi-lt27 Aug, 16:57

Merzas priešinasi ES biudžeto didinimui: suvienijo jėgas su penkiais lyderiais

orf27 Aug, 17:16Latest update

Allianz für starke Kürzungen in EU-Budget

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