Revamping the EU Budget: Merz Pushes for Modernization and Efficiency
Published on: May 14, 2026, 4:35 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz advocates for a modernization of the EU's budget system, emphasizing the need for increased investment in defence and competitiveness. The tensions in European Parliament over the 2028-2034 budget highlight the challenges in balancing traditional funding needs with new priorities for a sovereign Europe.
