Here is a roundup of the major news and analysis from the June 18 and 19 European Union summit. Tired of missing our real-time updates? Click here to add us as a Preferred Source on Google . Then tap the "Star" or "Preferred" to keep DW News at the top of your feed. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he is in favor of a smaller proposal for the European Union's next long-term budget for the period from 2028 until 2034. "The proposal on the table is far too high. The figures need to be