Leaders meet in Brussels. They talk about the budget of the European Union. The time is from 2028 to 2034. The EU wants to spend 2 trillion euros. Many countries find this plan too expensive.
Germany and Austria are net payers. They pay more money to the EU than they get back. Leaders want hard cuts. They say that the EU must spend less money.
Other politicians warn against cuts. The EU needs money for important tasks. These tasks are border protection and defense. Help for Ukraine is also important.
There is also a dispute about new taxes. France wants a tax for big internet firms. Other countries do not want this. Leaders also talk about migration and the economy.
