Event Brief
UPDATED May 14, 2026 at 8:04 AM ET
May 12, 2026 at 1:04 AM ET
Merz calls for EU budget overhaul as battle looms
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Friedrich Merz urged an EU budget revamp to prioritize defence investment and competitiveness.
WHO: Friedrich Merz
WHAT: Merz called for an overhaul of the EU’s budget system
WHEN: May 14, 2026 at 7:12 AM ET
WHERE: Berlin, Germany
WHY: He said the EU’s budget system is outdated and needs streamlining to prioritize defence investment and competitiveness.
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