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Europarliament member Rareș Bogdan criticizes Ursula von der Leyen for double standards regarding Romania, particularly in agricultural subsidies. He argues that Romanian farmers receive significantly lower support compared to their Western European counterparts, labeling them as "second-class Europeans." Bogdan highlights that the new budget for 2027 allocates insufficient funds for agriculture, with a significant portion redirected to green transition projects instead of essential infrastructure. He insists that the new financial framework must prioritize equal payments per hectare for Romanian farmers and protect cohesion funds for local development.