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Friedrich Merz threatens Russia with travel restrictions after asset seizures
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has threatened Russia with consequences following a presidential decree that placed several European companies under temporary state administration. Among the affected entities is the German packaging manufacturer Menshen. In response to these actions, Merz suggested that the European Union could implement restrictions on both business and visitor travel for Russian citizens.
During an EU summit in Brussels, Merz also addressed several other key issues. He expressed opposition to proposals that would transfer control of frozen Russian assets in Europe to Washington, stating that such assets should remain under European decision-making. Additionally, he criticized the European Commission's proposed budget for 2028-2034, which totals nearly two trillion euros, calling for a significant reduction to avoid excessive financial burdens on member states.
Regarding support for Ukraine, Merz noted that the previously agreed 90 billion euro loan for 2026-2027 would be insufficient to meet the country's needs, with further assessments expected in the coming weeks.
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European Commission · European Union · Friedrich Merz · Menshen · Russia · Ukraine · Vladimir Putin
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The German packaging manufacturer Menshen is among the companies affected by the Russian decree. www.nachrichten-heute.net · www.finanznachrichten.de · www.ad-hoc-news.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] Chancellor Merz suggested the EU could restrict business and visitor travel for Russian citizens. www.nachrichten-heute.net · www.finanznachrichten.de · www.ad-hoc-news.de · www.rmf24.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The European Commission proposed an EU budget for 2028 to 2034 totaling nearly two trillion euros. www.moin.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Merz called for a significant reduction in the EU Commission's budget proposal. www.moin.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Chancellor Merz opposes a plan requiring Germany to pay more than 60 billion euros to the EU budget. www.moin.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] German Chancellor Friedrich Merz threatened Russia with consequences following the seizure of European assets. www.nachrichten-heute.net · www.finanznachrichten.de · www.ad-hoc-news.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] President Vladimir Putin issued a decree placing several European companies under temporary state administration. www.nachrichten-heute.net · www.finanznachrichten.de · www.ad-hoc-news.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Merz stated that the 90 billion euros allocated for Ukraine for 2026-2027 will be insufficient. www.rmf24.pl