Merz threatens to block EU budget unless Ukraine funding agreed

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reportedly threatens to block the EU's 2028–2034 budget unless all members help finance Ukraine from 2027. Kyiv faces a €70bn gap next year, with the EU pledging about €45bn; Hungary, Slovakia, Bulgaria and the Czech Republic reportedly oppose further contributions.

Europe · Germany · Ukraine · Hungary · Slovakia · Sanctions / economic

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• German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has threatened to block the EU’s 2028–2034 budget unless all member states agree to help finance Ukraine in 2027 and beyond. Kyiv faces a €70bn funding gap next year… (clashreport on Telegram)

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