European Parliament Unites to Challenge €2 Trillion Budget Proposal from Commission

The European Parliament unites against a €2 trillion budget proposal from the European Commission, urging Ursula von der Leyen to reconsider significant spending plans that could impact EU financial stability.

• A joint letter from four political groups in the European Parliament calls for amendments to the nearly €2 trillion budget proposal from the European Commission.
• The letter, co-signed by leaders of the European Peoples Party, Socialists and Democrats, Renew Europe, and Greens/EFA, emphasizes the need for fiscal prudence.
• The proposed budget, aimed at addressing multiple EU priorities, has raised concerns among centrist coalitions, including the European Peoples Party and others.