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The EU's plans to approve a €2 trillion budget package face new obstacles following stalled negotiations led by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Growing disputes over the distribution of financial burdens among member states threaten to delay the deal's approval, which is considered crucial for Europe's financial stability.
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