European Commission President VON DER LEYEN said some states and non-state actors are deliberately creating sudden, large-scale population movements.

German chancellor MERZ said in Brussels on the 16th that the EU should exercise fiscal restraint in talks on the next long-term budget and oppose proposals to expand the budget by about 50%. Speaking after a two-day EU summit, he called a large increase "financially unviable" and said any final number must be cut substantially from the European Commission's proposal. MERZ added on social media on the 15th that limited funds should be prioritized for defence and competitiveness.

Saudi finance minister said IMFC members reaffirmed commitment to advance timelier, more predictable and better‑coordinated debt restructurings under the G20 Common Framework, stressed support for countries with debt vulnerabilities, and said the IMF must have strong capacity to assist low‑income countries.