Event Brief
German Europe minister criticizes Costa on EU budget
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 22, 2026 at 9:08 AM ET
Summary: Germany’s Europe Minister criticized EU Council President António Costa for losing touch with reality regarding upcoming EU budget negotiations. The minister called for realistic options as talks proceed.
WHO: Germany’s Europe Minister
WHAT: Criticized EU Council President António Costa over the EU budget negotiations and urged realistic options.
WHEN: Sep 22, 2026 at 3:51 AM ET
WHERE: Germany
WHY: The criticism was triggered by Costa’s stance on the upcoming EU budget negotiations, which the minister said had lost touch with reality.
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