Montenegro prepares "firm opposition" to cuts in European budget at meeting with Costa

Jornal de Negócios10 September 2026 at 06:00

Luís Montenegro, Prime Minister of Portugal, will meet this Thursday with António Costa, President of the European Council, to discuss the next European budget. The meeting comes at a time of tension among Member States over the future funding of the Union.

In preparation for this meeting, Montenegro expressed the intention to present "firm opposition" to the proposed cuts in the European budget. The Prime Minister stressed that Portugal will defend its national interests in the ongoing negotiations.

The Portuguese leader reiterated that the "substance" of the agreement is more important than meeting a specific timeline. This position may entail extending the budget negotiations until the beginning of next year.

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