"From a financial point of view, perhaps the most favorable solution for Germany would be not to have a new financial program, but no one wants such a scenario because it is important for the effectiveness of European internal and external actions." German Chancellor F. Merz also expressed hope that an agreement on the new EU budget could be reached by the end of this year, and that with Lithuania presiding over the EU Council, it would be possible to move on to the implementation of individual programs. #ESbiudžetas #Lietuva #pirmininkavimas (translated)