A draft review of the European Union's budget has shocked contributors such as France as spending priorities are shifted from farm policy to the EU's economic renewal, climate change and energy as well as foreign relations. The European Commission's draft budget review, a copy of which was obtained by EurActiv, is raising eyebrows in EU circles. The proposal seeks a "root and branch reform" of the 130 billion euro annual budget, which currently devotes 45% of spending to agricultural policies.
The European Commission's draft budget review, a copy of which was obtained by EurActiv, is raising eyebrows in EU circles.
The proposal seeks a "root and branch reform" of the 130 billion euro annual budget, which currently devotes 45% of spending to agricultural policies.
I hope that'll be the CW. Just common sense policy changes. Boring. Been on the agenda for ages.
Maybe they'll manage to squeeze in a common rebate mechanism while no one's watching.
