Europe’s budget battle begins as leaders spar over China challenge — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/europe-s-budget-battle-begins-as-leaders-spar-over-china-challengeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. EU Budget Negotiations Clash Over China and Defense Spendinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/europe-s-budget-battle-begins-as-leaders-spar-over-china-challengehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/europe-s-budget-battle-begins-as-leaders-spar-over-china-challenge#u13665Fri, 26 Jun 2026 02:21:55 +0000EU leaders are debating the MFF 2028-2034 budget with a focus on security and competitiveness. France is weighing the trade-off between defense innovation and agricultural subsidies. Member states are also preparing trade defenses against Beijing.Still unconfirmed:France is torn between maintaining traditional agricultural subsidies and funding defense innovation.The proposed MFF 2028-2034 budget emphasizes plan-based spending and greater flexibility.EU member states are preparing to launch aggressive trade defenses against Beijing.Some argue the EU must address China's economic imbalance EU Leaders Clash Over 2 Trillion Euro Budget and China Competitionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/europe-s-budget-battle-begins-as-leaders-spar-over-china-challengehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/europe-s-budget-battle-begins-as-leaders-spar-over-china-challenge#u9202Tue, 23 Jun 2026 03:06:21 +0000European Union leaders met in Brussels to negotiate the next seven-year budget. Discussions focus on funding defense, innovation, and support for Ukraine. Members are divided over spending priorities and new revenue sources.What's confirmed:EU leaders met in Brussels in June 2026.The agenda for the summit includes the long-term budget, China, and Ukraine.The proposed budget is 2 trillion euros.Still unconfirmed:Proposed EU taxes are facing resistance from several member governments.A first budget proposal drew sharp criticism from net contributors and beneficiaries.Member states disagree over EU Leaders Clash Over Next 2 Trillion Euro Budgethttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/europe-s-budget-battle-begins-as-leaders-spar-over-china-challengehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/europe-s-budget-battle-begins-as-leaders-spar-over-china-challenge#u6921Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:40:07 +0000European Union leaders are negotiating the budget for 2028-2034. Disputes center on the total cost and the challenge posed by China. The Irish Presidency intends to present a new proposal by October.What's confirmed:The proposed budget for the next EU cycle is 2 trillion euros.The budget period in question is 2028-2034.The Irish Presidency plans to present a new proposal by October.Still unconfirmed:Merz described the proposed budget as far too high and called for cuts.