Bruxelles-ul trebuie să strângă cureaua. Salariile oficialilor UE ar putea fi tăiate. 9 țări au cerut blocarea a 2.500 de angajări

Most EU countries advocate for significant cuts in personnel expenses to save costs in the upcoming long-term budget. The European Commission is urged to abandon plans to hire 2,500 new staff amid national austerity measures. Disagreements persist among member states regarding the overall budget size, with some calling for substantial reductions while others seek increased funding for agriculture and underdeveloped regions. The Irish presidency highlights that operational costs, including salaries, are at risk of cuts. A letter from several ministers emphasizes the need for the Commission to align its staffing increases with the fiscal realities faced by member states.