EU foreign policy chief flags Irish budget cuts to EU external action as 'serious concern'

EU High Representative Kaja Kallas publicly criticized Ireland's draft proposal for the EU's long-term budget, citing planned cuts to foreign and development spending. This marks a rare direct rebuke of a member state's budget stance by the EU's top diplomat, signaling potential friction in budget negotiations. The outcome will shape the EU's external influence and development commitments.

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