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Monday, Oct 05, 2026

Netherlands Demands Major Cuts to Next European Union Budget

The Dutch government is pressing for large reductions in the EU’s next multi-year budget, sharpening divisions between fiscally conservative northern countries and members seeking greater collective investment.
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