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February 18, 2013 @ 6:44 am
BRUSSELS (AP) - The leaders of the European Parliament are threatening to veto the bloc's multi-annual budget because of its deep cuts.
The Christian Democratic EPP, the largest group in the legislature, said the 7-year budget worth (EURO)960 billion ($1.28 trillion) must be revised to realistically reflect the EU's growing competences and responsibilities.
Socialist leader Hannes Swoboda called the budget _ which needs parliament's approval _ unacceptable and said there won't be a majority for the proposed plan.
The EU's 27 member states earlier this month agreed on a budget deal that foresees the first cuts in the bloc's history for the years 2014-2020.
EU President Herman Van Rompuy defended the plan as shifting funds toward growth-friendly investment while recognizing the need to tighten belts currently felt across Europe.
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