Cuts under the guise of ‘new priorities’ are particularly concerned with Brussels circlesas the Commission’s proposals are approaching the new multiannual fiscal framework of the European Union.

The EU budget, timeless field of intense controversyis called upon to address the increasing responsibilities without a corresponding increase in resources available. In 1988 the perennial fiscal frameworkin order to provide more stability to the financial planning and distribution of European funds.

Detailed proposals for the new 2028-2035 programming period will be expected on Wednesday, which will determine the funding of emblematic programs Like the NSRF.

Redistribution of Community Resources and Reduce Agricultural Aid?

Past are the times when agricultural subsidies absorbed more than half the European budget. They are now limited to 37%, a percentage that many still consider excessive ahead of modern needs for research, innovation and competitiveness. According to German reports, cuts up to 20% are being examined in the agricultural budget after 2027.

New MEP of New Democracy GeorgeSpeaking to Deutsche Welle, he notes that the tendency for “cuts” is based on the willingness of the budget organizing with a new structure. “The Commission makes three proposals: the national plans-a ‘container’ for agriculture, fishing and immigration, the second for competitiveness-space, and the third for defense-external policy programs“, He points out.

Sources estimate that the Commission will take into account Mario Draghi’s study of European competitiveness, setting new priorities and financial tools. Most likely, the total framework will exceed one trillion euros – but the exact amounts remain unknown.

Concern is the likelihood of merger of funds and responsibilities, something that George Autias is clearly characterized by: “The abolition of cohesion, agriculture and research policies for the benefit of a single fund is not a reform, it is weakening.”. It even warns that Care is required and searching for a common place (“modus vivendi”).

Increased defense costs and national particularities

Particular emphasis will be placed on defense spending in the framework. It is worth noting, however, that despite reports of 800 billion euros by the Commission President for the program Rearm Europemost of them will not be derived directly from the Community budget, but through lending and rearrangement of unused funds.

Giorgos Autias highlights the issue of the different agenda of each country: “The NATO leader calls for 5% of GDP for defense. It doesn’t happen, ” denotes characteristics. “Some countries, such as Belgium, the Netherlands and Denmark, do not face the same problems. For Greece or even Eastern European countries, however, due to the Russian threat, the debate acquires another dimension“