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MEPs Drop Rejection, Protect Funds

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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.

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If all this is to bribe Trump into keeping defending Europe, I have to point out a small flaw in the plan
November 9, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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The next EU budget under pressure.

And this piece does not mention anything about science funding. To my understanding that is also undergoing fairly large changes, but does not create heated debate like regional subsidies and agriculture....

www.politico.eu/article/parl...
Commission makes changes to its own budget proposal to avoid Parliament rebellion
The EU executive suggested compromises ahead of a key meeting on Monday.
www.politico.eu
November 9, 2025 at 8:09 PM

Reposted by Steve Peers

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The European Commission proposed several changes to its next seven-year EU budget in an effort to avert a rebellion in the European Parliament, according to a document seen by POLITICO.
Commission makes changes to its own budget proposal to avoid Parliament rebellion
The EU executive suggested compromises ahead of a key meeting on Monday.
www.politico.eu
November 9, 2025 at 7:44 PM

Reposted by Patrick Dunleavy

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