Germany threatens EU budget veto unless Kyiv aid extended past 2027

German Chancellor Merz signals readiness to block the EU's next seven-year budget unless member states commit to continued financial support for Ukraine beyond 2027. This hardens Germany's stance on Ukraine aid and links it to core EU fiscal negotiations, raising the stakes for both EU budget talks and the future of Western support for Kyiv.

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