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Costa reassures Merz after EU budget ultimatum and Ukraine aid
European Council President António Costa mediated with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who demanded that the EU budget be tied to aid for Ukraine. The proposal for a new common debt to fund the €45 billion for Kyiv was rejected by Slovakia and three other countries.
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First item: 10 November 2026Last update: 11 November 2026, 15:46
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EuronewsCosta mediates with Merz, yet Slovakia and three other countries reject the new common debt for the €45 billion earmarked for Ukraine.
MV-LehtiSlovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria and the Czech Republic reject Merz's demand to link the next EU budget to Ukraine funding, highlighting their long-standing opposition to an "open cheque" for Kyiv.
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Timeline
10 November 2026
- The German Chancellor threatens to overturn the EU budget if Ukraine is not fully fundedMV-LehtiOriginal headline: Saksan liittokansleri uhkaa kaataa EU:n budjetin jos Ukrainaa ei tueta täydellä rahoituksella
- Costa reassure Merz after the ultimatum on the EU budget and aid to UkraineEuronewsOriginal headline: Costa rassicura Merz dopo l'ultimatum sul bilancio UE e gli aiuti all'Ucraina
11 November 2026
- Four EU countries defy Germany's ultimatum for Ukraine's cofinancingMV-LehtiOriginal headline: Neljä EU-maata uhmaa Saksan uhkavaatimusta Ukrainan yhteisrahoituksesta
- Friedrich Merz tied the European budget to Ukraine
Il PostOriginal headline: Friedrich Merz ha legato il bilancio europeo all’Ucraina - Blackmail Merz the EU - "It's good that the Chancellor leads!"
BildOriginal headline: Erpresst Merz die EU - „Ist doch gut, dass der Kanzler führt!“