🇪🇺💸 EU DEFENSE BUDGET UNDER THREAT – Kubilius Warns of Delays as Countries Push Cuts

European Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius is urging EU countries to protect defense spending in the bloc's next long-term budget – or face delays in military ramp-up. But the cuts are coming anyway.

💰 The Commission proposed a €2 trillion budget for 2028–2034.

✂️ The Council's Irish presidency proposed cutting it by ~8% to appease a German-led camp demanding major cuts.

⏳ National delegations have watered down the commitment to secure a deal by year's end.

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