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EU Budget Gains Support Amid Controversial Changes

11/11/2025

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The European Parliament's centrist groups have softened their opposition to the EU's long-term budget after the European Commission proposed changes to address their concerns.
Key leaders, including Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, indicated that groups like the European People's Party and Socialists and Democrats would not seek to reject the budget.
Some lawmakers expressed dissatisfaction, claiming the changes were inadequate.
Belgium is negotiating with the Commission on using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, while Hungary is pursuing alternatives to EU funding amid disputes over rule-of-law reforms.

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The European Parliament's centrist groups have softened their opposition to the EU's long-term budget after the European Commission proposed changes to address their concerns.
Key leaders, including Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, indicated that groups like the European People's Party and Socialists and Democrats would not seek to reject the budget.
Some lawmakers expressed dissatisfaction, claiming the changes were inadequate.
Belgium is negotiating with the Commission on using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, while Hungary is pursuing alternatives to EU funding amid disputes over rule-of-law reforms.