EU Parliament chief rejects proposed budget cuts, escalating MFF dispute

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has publicly rejected proposed cuts to the EU's next multiannual financial framework (MFF), intensifying a dispute between member states and the Parliament over the bloc's 2028-2034 budget. The disagreement centers on funding levels for defense, enlargement, and climate priorities amid fiscal constraints. This institutional clash could delay budget approval and signal deeper tensions over EU strategic priorities.