EU Countries Fight Over Massive Budget Cuts

Ireland's plan to cut €141 billion from the EU budget is facing pushback from Germany and others who say it isn't enough.

The European Union is trying to figure out how to spend its money for the next few years, and it is causing a big argument. Ireland, which is currently leading the talks, put forward a plan to cut €141 billion from the budget. Ireland hoped this move would make the countries that are very careful with money—often called the “frugals”—happy. These countries want to make sure the EU doesn't spend more than it can afford. However, not everyone is satisfied. Germany, one of the biggest and most powerful countries in the group, has warned that these cuts are simply not enough. They want even de…