Merz Demands Deeper Budget Cuts
15m
Ireland's EU Council presidency proposed an 8% cut, or €159 billion, to the bloc’s 2028-34 budget, but German Chancellor Friedrich Merz demanded deeper reductions.
Reposted by Peter Thorne
€130mn is about 40 days worth of the fossil fuel subsidies government are currently giving to motorists. For a permanent reduction in emissions and permanent cost savings for Dubliners.
October 10, 2026 at 9:51 AM
€130mn is about 40 days worth of the fossil fuel subsidies government are currently giving to motorists. For a permanent reduction in emissions and permanent cost savings for Dubliners.