Antonio Costa, la București: Viitorul buget al UE trebuie să consolideze apărarea și securitatea Europei • Newsweek România

Antonio Costa emphasized the need for the EU's future budget to prioritize defense, security, competitiveness, and innovation during his visit to Bucharest. He highlighted the geopolitical changes since 2020, urging a reevaluation of budget allocations while maintaining support for agriculture and cohesion policies. Costa's discussions with EU leaders aim to prepare for crucial negotiations on the long-term budget, with a target agreement by year-end. He acknowledged the challenge of balancing new priorities with limited resources and suggested exploring new revenue sources for the EU budget. The outcome of these negotiations will significantly impact various sectors, including agriculture and research.