# EU leaders face budget showdown as Germany leads revolt over spending plans

https://mins.news/en/item/96104

- euronews, 2026-10-12 08:57 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/12/eu-leaders-face-budget-showdown-as-germany-leads-revolt-over-spending-plans

> An Irish compromise proposal for the EU’s long-term budget has been criticised by net-paying countries over its scale and emphasis on cutting “modern” priorities. The Commission and MEPs warn that a less ambitious, more rigid budget would carry risks.

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