Why the EU’s chaotic budget proposal doesn’t add up

Ursula von der Leyen proposed a €2tn EU budget, a 64% increase, facing skepticism and pushback from member states over its feasibility and costs, with critics labeling the financial plan as “voodoo maths.” Meanwhile, Poland condemned a Russian drone attack on a Polish-owned factory in Ukraine, highlighting ongoing security concerns amid the war’s impact on the region.

Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: Ursula von der Leyen proposed a big new budget for the European Union, but many countries are worried it won’t work and they don’t want to pay for it.

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