In his laudatory speech for Mario Draghi at the Charlemagne Prize award ceremony, Friedrich Merz expressed fundamental criticism of the Commission’s proposal for the MFF. Negotiations on the MFF for 2028–2034 will begin shortly.

15. May 2026

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15. May 2026

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In his laudatory speech for Mario Draghi at the Charlemagne Prize award ceremony, Friedrich Merz strongly criticized the plans for the MFF. (Imago/Steinsiek)

Last updated: 15. May 2026

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