With all the focus on horse-trading among leaders, let's not forget that the parliament must approve any agreement. We will not accept leaders taking an axe to programmes or investment instruments that make a difference to people across Europe (Photo: Unsplash)

Why this week's EU summit must agree a new budget deal

EU Political

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by Jan Olbyrcht and Margarida Marques, Brussels,

It's no secret that EU capitals can more readily agree on common policy goals than on how to finance them.

The European Commission proposed adjustments to the EU's 2021-2027 budget back in June to cover both new and existing needs, in response to the European Parliament's call for urgent action. We set out our position on the b...

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Jan Olbyrcht (EPP) and Magarida Marques (S&D) are MEPs on the European Parliament budget committee and rapportuers for the Multi-Annual Financial Framework (MFF).

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