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Common Agricultural Policy
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Agriculture ministers have begun laying the groundwork for a deal on the EU farming budget, with an agreement targeted for October, according to Euractiv. Negotiations over the future Common Agricultural Policy budget are a source of tension between farm-dependent member states demanding sustained support and budget-frugal governments pushing for cuts, making the timing of any breakthrough politically sensitive.
- 2EU budget proposal to cut €100B from farm and regional funds●Governments brace for €100B cut to EU budget proposal https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-budget-cuts-100b-farmers-region
The European Commission's next long-term budget proposal for 2028-2034 is expected to cut around €100 billion, with the Common Agricultural Policy and regional cohesion funding taking the largest hits. Governments are preparing for tough negotiations, as farmers and regions that depend heavily on EU subsidies face significant reductions in support.