MEPs Drop Rejection, Protect Funds

Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen made concessions to the European Parliament on the proposed EU budget, pledging to protect CAP and regional funds; MEPs dropped a rejection motion.

Reposted by David Phinnemore, Jill Rutter

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