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Von der Leyen criticises calls to cut the EU budget
Ursula von der Leyen has strongly criticised calls by some countries to reduce the European Union’s budget.
Germany is among the countries making those calls.
The proposed budget covers the years 2028 to 2034.
It totals €2 trillion.
That is about 60% more than the current EU budget.
The debate is about the size of the EU’s overall budget, rather than details of any individual country’s contribution.
No decision or next step is specified.
Ursula von der Leyen criticised calls by some countries, including Germany, to reduce the European Union budget.
The proposed EU budget is €2 trillion for the 2028-2034 period.
That figure is about 60% higher than the current budget.
- Who
- Ursula von der Leyen criticised the calls. Some countries, including Germany, have called for a reduction.
- What
- Von der Leyen criticised demands to reduce the EU budget.
- When
- Not stated
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
No direct quotes in the coverage so far.
This story does not have a timeline yet.
- Budget period
- 2028-2034
- Proposed budget
- €2 trillion
- Change from current budget
- About 60% higher
Sources
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