EU budget slashed by €159B in new Irish proposal
According to Politico EU, news Agriculture and Food EU budget slashed by €159B in new Irish proposal The Irish Council presidency’s cuts hit competitiveness and development aid, while sparing agriculture and regional…
According to Politico EU, news Agriculture and Food EU budget slashed by €159B in new Irish proposal The Irish Council presidency’s cuts hit competitiveness and development aid, while sparing agriculture and regional funds. News Agriculture and Food EU budget slashed by €159B in new Irish proposal The Irish Council presidency’s cuts hit competitiveness and development aid, while sparing agriculture and regional funds. Copy Link Copied Share via email Share on X Share on WhatsApp Share on LinkedIn Free article usually reserved for | Nicolas Tucat/AFP via Getty Images October 10, 2026 10:22 am CET By Gregorio Sorgi BRUSSELS — The bloc’s next seven-year budget suffered a €159 billion cut from the Commission's original proposal, according to a new plan unveiled Saturday.
Key players
EU Facility cushion," that allowed the European Commission to deploy cash to tackle unforeseen emergencies throughout the seven-year budget cycle.
Looking Ahead
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