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Von der Leyen Defends EU Budget Plan
EU leader urges against cutting EU's €2 trillion spending plan ahead of summit.
In brief
EU leader urges against cutting EU's €2 trillion spending plan ahead of summit. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen warns against large cuts to EU's next seven-year budget as countries demand reductions. Originally reported by EUobserver.
Von der Leyen warns against cuts
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen urged MEPs not to gut the EU's next seven-year budget during a speech in Strasbourg on Tuesday (6 October).
Budget proposal details
The EU's proposed budget is just under €2 trillion, equivalent to 1.26 percent of the bloc's gross national income.
German demand for cuts
Germany-led 'frugal' countries demanded hefty cuts, claiming they contribute too much to the EU budget.
Chancellor Merz's stance
Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated having no new financial framework is the most financially advantageous solution for Germany.
Southern and Eastern Europe letter
Seventeen EU countries from Southern and Eastern Europe signed a joint letter demanding farmers' subsidies and cohesion policy spending be maintained.
Muresan's warning
Romanian MEP Siegfried Muresan said there is still time for the Irish presidency to avoid proposing unjustified cuts that would weaken Europe.
What matters most
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen warns against large cuts to EU's next seven-year budget as countries demand reductions.
