# Costa seeks to reassure Merz after EU budget ultimatum

https://mins.news/en/video/138741

- euronews, 2026-11-11 09:59 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSD8rDORFB4

> António Costa has replied to Friedrich Merz’s controversial letter tying an EU budget deal to an agreement on aid for Ukraine. Four countries have already opposed the German chancellor’s ultimatum.

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