Swedish prime minister Goran Persson is ready to veto the EU budget proposal suggested by the Luxembourg EU presidency, which is up for discussion at a meeting of leaders on Friday (17 June).
Following the stranded EU constitution ratification process, we need a budget which can help develop Europe economically, Mr Persson told the press at the summit in Brussels.
He described the current budget proposal as being too expensive, much too old-fashioned concerning agriculture and re...
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Already a member? Login hereLisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.
Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.