Germany and Austria Against Eu Budget Increase. 'Individual'

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In Germany, a number of taboos seem set to fall this week. Chancellor Friedrich Merz backed the European call for Israel to lift the blockade of Gaza. At the same time, he launched massive investments in defense and infrastructure with his 2025 budget. Is there a new Germany?

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"From the point of view of the federal government, I do not see much space for a substantial increase in the budget," said German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, at a press conference next to the Austrian counterpart, Christian Stocker, in which they have also shown themselves against taking more Community debt. The German Conservative Chancellor stated that the EU has always defended its own resources instead of relying on both Member States' contri…

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his Austrian counterpart Christian Stocker opposed the significant extension of the EU budget, following a first discussion on the future multi-annual financial framework for seven years.