While attending the EU summit in Brussels on the 15th local time, leaders of EU member states such as German Chancellor Mertz, Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez, Swedish Prime Minister Christsson, and Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis all questioned and opposed the EU's long-term budget plan for 2028 to 2034. Mertz said that no EU member state can assume the current EU budget plan, and he doesn't think EU countries can reach an agreement on a long-term budget at the summit. Sanchez, on the other hand, said that Spain does not approve the current EU budget plan and believes that its funding is insufficient. Christson, on the other hand, made it clear that Sweden would reject the plan. Mitsotakis also said that Greece is not satisfied with the long-term budget plan and will not accept cuts in agriculture and other related expenses. Mitsotakis also said that in addition to governments providing their own aid, the EU should also study and introduce additional energy support measures to help consumers cope with rising energy prices.

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