On Tuesday 3 June, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, whose country will hold the six-month presidency of the EU Council from July onwards, said that “being a part of the Frugal Four is no longer the right place for us”. In mid-July, the European Commission is due to present its first proposal for a Multiannual Financial Framework for 2028-2034.
“Last time we had a leading role in the Frugal Four. Next time we’ll have a leading role in another group because things have...