Who will stand up for Global Europe?

The Irish Presidency’s negotiating box foresees a 17% cut for Global Europe. Our experts examine what that would mean for Europe’s external relations and its competitiveness, security and defence agendas. They argue that the EU’s budget should reflect the world Europe operates in, rather than letting established spending patterns determine the limits of its ambitions.

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Who will stand up for Global Europe?

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