EU leaders face budget showdown as Germany leads revolt over spending plans
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What happened
An Irish compromise proposal for the EU’s long-term budget has drawn fire from the net-paying countries over its size and its focus on cutting ‘modern’ priorities. The Commission and MEPs have countered, warning of the risks of a less ambitious, more rigid budget. #EuropeNews
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