Sweden holds firm in EU
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Sweden holds firm in EU budget talks as minister says it may create bad atmosphere

Ireland is urging EU countries to start opening up to compromises in the talks on the next long-term budget. Sweden, however, continues to say no to most of it.

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I will create a bit of a bad atmosphere today, but I am prepared to do that, says EU Minister Jessica Rosencrantz (M) on her way to discussions about the next long-term budget in Brussels.

The Irish presidency of the Council of Ministers is currently trying to reach a compromise between countries that want a large or small budget. Sweden has many proposals for the latter.

"We are prepared to be constructive. We are prepared to look at cuts in several different areas," says Rosencrantz, who does not seem to feel any time pressure.

"We would like to have a quick deal, but it must first and foremost be a good one. We will not rush to make a bad deal," says the EU Minister.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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