France, Germany and the Nordic countries are meeting in Vienna to form a common front ahead of the EU budget negotiations, with the aim of developing a strategy regarding the controversial proposal of the European Commission, worth 1.816 trillion euros.

During a meeting in Vienna, officials from the wealthier countries of the European Union, such as France and Germany, are preparing for intense negotiations regarding the EU budget for the next seven years. They aim to establish a common strategy in the face of countries that are requesting higher spending, such as Poland and Spain. Preliminary discussions focus on budget priorities and the allocation of funds, with the goal of forming a united bloc to influence the final outcome of the negotiations.