Event Brief
European Parliament backs higher spending and taxes
Filed: Apr 29, 2026 at 7:03 AM ET
Summary: The European Parliament voted to increase spending and raise new EU own resources for the next budget.
WHO: European Parliament
WHAT: Vote calling for new EU own resources generating about €60 billion annually
WHEN: Apr 29, 2026 at 1:41 AM ET
WHERE: European Union
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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