Denmark leaves “four economists” to focus on the re -delivery of Europe, according to Friedrixen
propagandaDenmark He abandoned “four economists” to adopt a “more flexible” position towards the young budget of the European Union (European Union), as the Prime Minister stated in the country. Metty FriedrixenHe insists on that The necessary goal of Fix the block Against Russia You must prevail On “all other priorities”.
“As a Danish, we will always be difficult in negotiations on the budget. We do not want to spend money in (nothing) is not necessary for Europe. So we will be difficultOn Tuesday, talking to Roberta Mitsola, Speaker of the European Parliament, Friedrixen said that being part of “Four Frugales” is no longer the right place for us, “speaking with Roberta Metula, Speaker of the European Parliament.
“For me, the most important thing is to rearm Europe. This is my country Starting pointThis is my conclusion in all discussions. Because if Europe is unable to protect and defend itself, at some point the game ends, “continued.” So for me, the back of Europe is the number one. “
It was “Four Frugales” Unofficial Formed by the Netherlands, Austria, Sweden and Denmark during Budget negotiations in 2020. This financially conservative coalition, which was sometimes supported by Finland, is pressing hard to maintain joint spending under control, opposing the expansionist vision called by France and the south.
The agreement depends on consensus, which means that “no” was enough to prevent it. “Four Frugales” pressure It was decisive to reshape the Covid Recovery Fund balance, which is 750,000 million euros, Reducing the support partWhich was paid collectively, increased loans, which were returned individually.
The maneuvers between the group’s shelves were the subject of a Comprehensive By the media, whose name has strengthened. Critics often accused them of being uncomfortable and not sensitive to the needs of the most affected countries from the epidemic.
Facing “Russia’s behavior”
Five years later, Brussels is preparing for another long battle without barracks to agree to the next popular budget The period 2028-2034It is expected that the European Commission will make the first proposal before the summer vacation.
Friedrixen said that you should not have Denmark to defend the virtues of exclusion. “The last time, we had a leading role in” Four Frugal “. The next time, we will have The leading role in another groupBecause things have changed and the world changes quickly. We must find the correct answers to all these challenges we face in front of us. “
The Prime Minister has argued that the great invasion of Ukraine by Russia has unanimously transformed the financial equation and that “all other priorities and all other principles” must be decided Then, “The bloc solves the clearance plan.
Last month, member states agreed Loan program In a low interest With a value of 150,000 million euros To significantly increase military spending throughout the mass. The plan is called securityIt is the main component of a broader initiative, 2030 preparation, to fill up to 800,000 million euros.
“For me, and The late point it will be 2030Y We run out time He said: “Because of Russia’s behavior,” referring to An estimated history Where the Kremlin can have the necessary capabilities to attack the NATO country. “Because of Russia’s behavior, due to all threats against Europe and a very unconfirmed situation for Europe and a very unsafe world, we need a new budget.”
Denmark is not the only one that has changed tone. Finland and Sweden, which asked to enter NATO after Russia unleashed the war, also established it regarding the European Union’s budget, and urged the bloc to think of greatly in strengthening investment in defense and supporting Kiev.
HollandOn the other hand, remained firm He rejected any idea of ”europons” or common loans. Germany, which was not officially part of “Four Frugal” but has similar opinions, has also excluded permanent joint debt at the European Union level.
In the name of the European Parliament, Roberta Mitsola He agreed with Friedrixen in need of flexibility and graceful, but he stressed that the political priority should not be harmful to other decisive financial standing. “What we do not want is to put everything in a program or two programs and forget everything else,” Mitsola said. “This is where we will have to reach the commitment.” Denmark We will assume Semi -annual presidency From the European Union Council July 1.
