Ireland defends EU budget draft after Kallas warns 17% foreign aid cuts weaken crisis response

The Irish government is defending its proposed long-term EU budget, which includes 17% cuts to foreign and development spending, after EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned this would undermine the bloc's capacity to address global crises. The dispute highlights internal EU tensions over budget priorities amid competing demands. The final budget remains subject to negotiation, and the impact on EU foreign policy capability is uncertain.

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