Merkel Threatens to Block EU Budget Unless All Members Accept Rule-of-Law Obligations

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has threatened to veto the next EU budget unless all 27 member states accept binding rule-of-law obligations, a move that unnerves Kyiv's strongest supporters. The threat signals a potential shift in EU funding dynamics, with implications for Ukraine's financial and political backing. The outcome remains uncertain as negotiations are ongoing.

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