债务成本不断增加，欧盟拟对大企业征新税，或遭成员国反对

Group 1 - The European Union (EU) plans to introduce new taxes on large companies operating within its member states to create independent funding sources for its budget starting in 2028, aiming to raise between €25 billion and €30 billion annually to repay debts incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic recovery [1][2][5] - The proposed tax will apply to companies with a net revenue exceeding €50 million, regardless of their headquarters location, and will feature a tiered tax system where higher net income companies pay more [2][4] - The EU's previous reliance on member state contributions for funding is shifting towards establishing stable independent revenue sources, reflecting a strategic move towards greater financial autonomy [2][5] Group 2 - The EU's budget proposal is facing opposition from net contributor countries, particularly Germany, the Netherlands, and others, who are concerned about increased taxation and spending autonomy for the EU [4][5] - The decision to abandon the digital tax option, previously a contentious point in EU-US trade negotiations, marks a significant shift in the EU's approach, potentially to facilitate better trade terms with the US [6][7] - The EU's budget, which is approximately €1 trillion, is primarily funded by member states but also includes independent revenue sources such as tariffs and VAT [2][3]