EU Budget Battle: Costa’s Tax Push | Europe News

European Council President António Costa is racing against time to unify EU leaders on new taxes to fund the bloc’s long-term budget, with key stops in Berlin, Warsaw, and Madrid as national elections loom. Germany pushes for a smaller budget and lower contributions, while Poland and Spain defend spending on agriculture, fisheries, and defense — all while resisting broader tax proposals. Though some ideas like carbon import levies show traction, major hurdles remain. With elections heating up and fiscal pressures mounting, finding a compromise before year-end is critical — or risk unraveling the EU’s financial future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7c15390237f99c0c