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EU Parliament rejects member states’ first draft of long-term budget

Euronews · Jun 16, 2026, 4:09 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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EU lawmakers called the document “insufficient” and criticised proposed spending cuts of €32.8 billion. Because the budget requires Parliament’s approval, pressure is mounting to reach an agreement by the end of 2026.

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