We must reach a result by the end of this year. We must come to an agreement in time so that the new budget can start functioning (...) and funding does not stop for farmers, workers, researchers, companies, cities, and regions across Europe," said A. Costa ahead of the summit. #ESbiudžetas #finansinėprograma #EuroposSąjunga (translated)
From the very beginning, it was clear that we would not satisfy everyone on this issue. It's a very complex task of balancing interests," admitted Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin to journalists. #ESbiudžetas #finansinėprograma #EuroposSąjunga (translated)
Due to the proposed reduction in funding, our ability to act together may be weakened at a time when, due to events happening around us, we need to act more united than ever before," said Piotr Serafin, the European Commission member responsible for the budget, on Tuesday. #ESbiudžetas #finansinėprograma #EuroposSąjunga (translated)
However, the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, from the largest economy in Europe and one of the main net contributors to the EU budget, stated that "no EU member state can afford to pay such large contributions to the Community budget." #ESbiudžetas #finansinėprograma #EuroposSąjunga (translated)
"It's far too big and far too expensive," said Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson to journalists during the EU summit. #ESbiudžetas #finansinėprograma #EuroposSąjunga (translated)
ES leaders criticize the new long-term budget proposal, claiming that it is too large and too expensive, especially considering Sweden's increasing net contribution, which could rise by nearly 60%. #ESbiudžetas #finansinėprograma #EuroposSąjunga (translated)