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MEPs said they wanted a greener and less bureaucratic CAP in the future (Photo: caese)

MEPs warn Barroso against slashing EU farm budget

by Andrew Willis, Brussels,

MEPs have said they do not support a large-scale reduction in funding for rural development schemes, amid reports that the European Commission may aim to make savings in this area in next week's highly-anticipated multi-annual budget proposals.

"We said quite clearly to [European Commission President Jose Manuel] Barroso today that we don't agree with him," Albert Dess told journalists on Thursday (23 June) after euro-deputies adopted by a large majority his report setting out parliamen...

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MEPs said they wanted a greener and less bureaucratic CAP in the future (Photo: caese)

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