EU budget battle erupts as four countries defy Merz over Ukraine aid

Slovakia's Robert Fico accused the German chancellor of "blackmail" as four EU countries resisted his demand to link approval of the bloc's next long-term budget to fresh financial support for Ukraine.

Merz clashes with Fico over German bid to link EU budget and Ukraine loan — Politico Europe — Latest
EU budget battle erupts as four countries defy Merz over Ukraine aid — Euronews English
Slovak PM criticises Germany's Merz over threat to block EU budget without funding for Ukraine – Reuters — Ukrainska Pravda — English
Merz’s budget gamble: no Ukraine funding, no EU budget — Euronews English

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