Pro-European, but 'frugal': Dutch Prime Minister Jetten takes tough line in EU budget negotiations

President Macron of France, Prime Minister Montenegro of Portugal and Prime Minister Jetten of the Netherlands at the EU Summit. / photo: EUCO

Prime Minister Rob Jetten is one of Europe’s most pro-EU leaders. Yet as negotiations over the EU’s next long-term budget enter a crucial phase, the Dutch premier is firmly aligned with the bloc’s frugal countries. A new proposal from European Council President António Costa is expected within weeks, but the Dutch position remains clear: the budget must come down.

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