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Friedrich Merz threatens to block the new seven-year EU budget due to a lack of guarantees of support for Ukraine.
A allegation by Financial Times. Statements are as reported by the cited publishers — not verified by DecisionGateway.
Německý kancléř Friedrich Merz hrozí zablokováním nového sedmiletého rozpočtu EU kvůli nedostatku záruk podpory pro Ukrajinu.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz threatened to block the next seven-year EU budget if member states refuse to provide aid to Kyiv in 2027 and subsequent years.FT · allegationMerz threatened not to approve the EU's next seven-year budget for 2028–2034 unless all member states agree to provide Ukraine with additional financial resources in 2027 and subsequent years.Friedrich Merz · commitmentMerz is threatening to block the adoption of the EU budget unless European leaders agree on financing for Ukraine.nect24 · allegationGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz reportedly threatened not to approve the EU's next seven-year budget for 2028-2034 unless all member states agree to provide additional funding for Ukraine from 2027 onward.Financial Times · allegationMerz threatens to block the EU budget over Ukraine aid.FT · statementMerz said he would not support the seven-year EU budget for 2028–2034 unless all member states agree to finance Ukraine in 2027 and beyond.Friedrich Merz · commitment