https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-urges-swift-eu-budget-deal-after-jordan-bardella-commentsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-urges-swift-eu-budget-deal-after-jordan-bardella-commentshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-urges-swift-eu-budget-deal-after-jordan-bardella-comments#u17947Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:21:56 +0000The European Parliament proposed a 10% spending increase for the 2028-2034 EU budget. Germany opposes this plan and wants spending cuts. EU officials want a deal by the end of the year due to geopolitical instability and elections.Still unconfirmed:The European Parliament proposed new taxes on online gambling and digital giants to fund a 10% spending increase for 2028-2034.EU officials are pushing for a budget deal by year-end.Germany's cabinet approved 174 billion euros in new debt.Germany closed a 21 billion euro Q1 budget gap using 180 billion euros in record borrowing.European leaders https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-urges-swift-eu-budget-deal-after-jordan-bardella-commentshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-urges-swift-eu-budget-deal-after-jordan-bardella-comments#u12947Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:11:47 +0000Chancellor Friedrich Merz has dismissed the European Union's long-term budget proposal for 2028 to 2034. He describes the plans as unaffordable and clearly overestimated. Both net contributors and beneficiaries of the bloc have criticized the initial draft.What's confirmed:Chancellor Friedrich Merz rejected the EU budget proposal for 2028 to 2034.Merz called the current budget plans "unaffordable" and "not feasible".Net contributors and beneficiaries of the EU budget criticized the initial proposal.Still unconfirmed:A new proposal for the next EU budget contains only s https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-urges-swift-eu-budget-deal-after-jordan-bardella-commentshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-urges-swift-eu-budget-deal-after-jordan-bardella-comments#u8708Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:31:24 +0000German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has rejected the European Commission's long-term budget proposal for 2028 to 2034. He described the current figures as "far too high" and requested a new, smaller proposal. Merz also categorically rejects new joint debts.What's confirmed:Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated the European Commission's budget proposal for 2028 to 2034 is "far too high".Merz called for a new, smaller budget proposal.The budget negotiations concern the period from 2028 to 2034.Still unconfirmed:Chancellor Merz categorically rejects new joint debts. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-urges-swift-eu-budget-deal-after-jordan-bardella-commentshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-urges-swift-eu-budget-deal-after-jordan-bardella-comments#u3299Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:11:17 +0000Germany wants an EU budget agreement by the end of the year to mitigate risks from Jordan Bardella. The National Rally leader views the EU as "completely obsolete" and seeks a new European architecture. He aims to address economic decline, excessive regulation, and uncontrolled immigration.What's confirmed:Jordan Bardella described the EU as "completely obsolete".Bardella called for a "new European architecture" to tackle excessive regulation, economic decline, and uncontrolled immigration.Still unconfirmed:Jordan Bardella pledged to halve France's EU contrib https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-urges-swift-eu-budget-deal-after-jordan-bardella-commentshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-urges-swift-eu-budget-deal-after-jordan-bardella-comments#u2993Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:41:20 +0000Germany has accelerated calls for a swift EU budget agreement by year-end, citing risks from Jordan Bardella’s pledge to halve France’s EU contributions if his National Rally wins power in 2027. The move follows Bardella’s characterization of the EU as ‘completely obsolete’ and his vow to reshape European policies. The ECB and EU officials have warned of separatist ambitions, while France’s far-right leader has framed his stance as part of a broader nationalist overhaul. Talks are now focused on shielding the next budget from potential far-right influence.What's confirmed:Germany has urged EU