Bugetul UE pentru 2028-2034, redus cu 159 de miliarde de euro într-o nouă propunere. Statele membre, împărțite în două tabere

The EU budget for 2028-2034 has been cut by €159 billion from the initial proposal, according to a new plan. The Irish presidency proposed an 8% reduction to address demands from Germany and other states for significant spending cuts. This sets the stage for challenging discussions among EU leaders at the upcoming summit. Member states are divided, with budget discipline advocates seeking hundreds of billions in cuts, while southern and eastern countries oppose reductions. Ireland has exempted farmer subsidies and regional development funds from cuts, but significant reductions target external aid and competitiveness. The proposal is unlikely to satisfy those demanding deeper cuts, and discussions will continue among ambassadors before leaders meet to negotiate a final agreement by year-end.