# Austria Vows Veto Over EU Budget Proposal

October 26, 2026 at 08:18 AM

> Chancellor Christian Stocker rejects the EU's 1.985 trillion euro budget plan while vowing to protect agricultural funding for Austria.

**Austrian** Federal Chancellor and OVP leader **Christian Stocker** has announced he will veto the **European Union**'s proposed budget if it exceeds specific limits. Stocker told Die Welt that the EU Commission's 1,985 billion euro proposal for 2028-2034 is too high.

As Austria faces a deficit procedure, Stocker is aligning with fellow frugal states like Germany and the Netherlands to demand a smaller budget. While seeking overall reductions, the Chancellor explicitly rejected any potential cuts to EU agricultural funds.

Domestically, Stocker ruled out a coalition with FPO leader **Herbert Kickl** following failed 2025 negotiations. He also dismissed rumors of a return for former Chancellor **Sebastian Kurz**, noting that Kurz remains committed to his career in the private sector.


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