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Montenegro does not see the EU’s long-term budget as a “poetry competition”

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Briefings

Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro stated that Portugal does not view the EU's long-term budget as a 'contest of pedinches' (a derogatory term for a contest). He argued that the 2028-2034 Financial Framework is an opportunity to deepen a social and economic project based on a viable internal market and solidarity. Montenegro emphasized that Portugal's contribution exceeds that of major 'frugal' members like Germany, Austria, Denmark, the Netherlands, Finland, and Sweden, and called for the budget to be modernized with more revenue sources and instruments to reduce vulnerabilities, such as a new Agricultural Reinsurance Mechanism.

Key points

• Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro explicitly rejected the characterization of the EU budget as a 'contest of pedinches' during a speech at the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
• Montenegro highlighted that Portugal's contribution to the EU budget is superior to that of major 'frugal' members like Germany, Austria, Denmark, the Netherlands, Finland, and Sweden, based on GDP contribution ratios.

Context

The EU's long-term budget (QFP 2028-2034) is currently under negotiation between the 27 member states and the European Parliament. The final agreement requires unanimity and parliamentary consent. The Commission proposes nearly 2 trillion euros in current prices, equivalent to 1.26% of the EU's RNB, including debt repayment from NextGenerationEU. The Portuguese budget is expected to be the largest in the EU, exceeding contributions from major 'frugal' members.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single speech by Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro at the European Parliament in Strasbourg on October 6, 2026. The text does not provide details on the final budget allocation, specific financial figures beyond the '2 trillion euros' proposal, or the exact timeline of the negotiation process. The characterization of the budget as a 'contest of pedinches' is a direct quote from Montenegro, not a general consensus.

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