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Merz Leads Coalition Pushing for Cuts to EU Budget

German Christian Democratic leader Friedrich Merz has allied with several other European conservative figures to demand substantial reductions in the European Union’s upcoming budget. The group argues against fiscal expansion and advocates for stricter financial discipline within Brussels.

27 Aug, 08:01 — 27 Aug, 08:01
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DWHigh1d 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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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, 17:16

Allianz für starke Kürzungen in EU-Budget

der-spiegel27 Aug, 18:03Latest update

Friedrich Merz liefert sich TV-Schlagabtausch mit Kinderärztin

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