Merz Calls for Deeper Cuts to EU Budget Proposal
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that the current European Union budget proposal requires further cuts. Speaking in Brussels, he noted that a November council meeting could help secure a deal before the end of the year.
Germany Chancellor Friedrich Merz called for deeper cuts to the European Union budget proposal during a press conference on Friday afternoon. The demand comes ahead of an anticipated European Council meeting scheduled for November. Merz expressed uncertainty over whether a final budget agreement can be secured before the end of the year.
