Berlin, July 18, 2025 (AFP) - Germany's Merz says EU budget talks 'extremely difficult'

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Friday he expected negotiations over the next EU budget to be "extremely difficult" after his government rejected the European Commission's initial proposals. "Starting next year, we will be faced with extremely difficult negotiations," Merz said at a press conference in Berlin in response to a questions about Brussels' draft financial plans for 2028 to 2034. The European Commission on Wednesday presented pla......

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