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Internal documents from the European Parliament suggest Portugal may see a 12% reduction in its national funding envelope for the 2028-2034 budget cycle. The cut results from a new EU architecture that merges the Common Agricultural Policy (Política Agrícola Comum) and cohesion funds into a single strategic plan. Residents should note that this reduction could impact long-term public investment in infrastructure and regional development.
Commission president calls for next EU budget to have more money that doesn't come from national coffers.
MEPs argue that the post-2027 budget should be set at 1.27% of the European Union's gross national income (GNI) and that debt repayment costs should be excluded. Defence and competitiveness are new priorities, without prejudice to the funding of cohesion and agriculture.
The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, argued this Tuesday that Europe “cannot face a new era with an old budget”, thus calling for the need to obtain new own resources. In a press conference in Strasbourg (France) following the approval of the European Parliament's negotiating position for the European Union (EU) budget...
The European Parliament approved its position on the long-term European Union (EU) budget for 2028-2034 this Tuesday, demanding a 10% increase over the European Commission's proposal to support community priorities. According to the interim report, approved this Tuesday by 370 votes to...
MEPs have defined their position for negotiations with member states regarding the main values and structure of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028-2034.
Plenary vote sets the stage for tense negotiations with national governments.
The European Commission pressured MEPs and European Union (EU) countries this Tuesday to reach an agreement on the multiannual budget until 2034 before the end of the year, given global geopolitical tensions, but warned that 'you cannot fund everything'. 'I would like to underline one word — timely — because the urgency of reaching an agreement still ...'
The European Parliament is voting this Tuesday, the 28th, on its position regarding the long-term European Union (EU) budget for 2028-2034, demanding a 10% increase over the European Commission's proposal to support community priorities. The interim report outlines the assembly's negotiating position, focusing on affordable housing access through EU funds without cutting traditional agriculture and cohesion policies. The Parliament proposes 1.27% of gross national income in national contributions, compared to the Commission's 1.15%. The total proposed Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) is approximately 2.014 trillion euros. The Commission has proposed that Portugal receive 33.5 billion euros under this new budget. The European Parliament has also given final approval to the 2026 EU budget.
The Prime Minister asks that the path of convergence taken by Portugal not be interrupted.
On Tuesday, MEPs will debate and vote on their position for negotiations with member states regarding the next Multiannual Financial Framework.
The Portuguese government is considering opposition to the upcoming EU multiannual financial framework for the 2028–2034 period.
It's an “extremely difficult negotiation,” says Italian PM Giorgia Meloni at EU summit in Cyprus.
Montenegro warned that Portugal will express “firm and reasoned opposition” to the next EU budget if it disregards cohesion principles. “I have an obligation to protect Portugal's interests,” he said.
The Prime Minister was reacting to a proposal made by the European Commission which, according to European sources, harms countries that benefit from cohesion funds and whose Gross National Income (GNI) per capita is below the European average of 90% (Portugal's GNI is 76.5%).
The Prime Minister asks that the path of convergence taken by Portugal not be interrupted.
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro stated that dialogue with Russia is necessary to resolve ongoing conflicts and expressed support for Donald Trump's suggestion that Vladimir Putin attend the upcoming G20 summit. Additionally, Montenegro warned that Portugal will firmly oppose the next EU budget if it fails to respect cohesion policy principles, emphasizing the country's recent economic progress and debt reduction.
Before EU leaders, the President of the European Parliament argued that 'one cannot continue to respond to a changing world with outdated instruments'.
What will be discussed at this Thursday and Friday's European Council? This informal meeting of the 27 leaders will focus on the current geopolitical environment and Europe's response, as well as providing political guidance on the 2028-2034 Multiannual Financial Framework. The meeting will include the participation of Volodymyr Zelensky, who will join the group for dinner on Thursday, April 23. Discussions will also cover the situation in the Middle East, the economic repercussions of the conflict on European citizens and businesses, and the potential invocation of Article 42(7) of the EU Treaty due to security concerns in Cyprus. Additionally, leaders will address the next EU budget, with António Costa pushing for an agreement by the end of the year. Orbán, having lost his recent election, will not be present, marking his departure from these meetings.
European leaders meet from tomorrow in Cyprus, physically closer to the war in the Middle East, to discuss solutions to mitigate the impact of the energy crisis triggered by the conflict between the United States and Iran. António Costa also wants to discuss the next EU budget, and Zelensky is pushing for progress in the accession process.
Brussels faces a narrowing window to strike a deal on its next long-term budget. EU leaders gather in Cyprus this week for a potential clash over the bloc’s €1.8 trillion plan — already dividing north and south, farmers and reformers, capitals and Brussels. Council President Antonio Costa wants momentum. But with proposed new EU taxes, ...
The European Council president wants to use a narrow window of opportunity to strike a deal by the end of 2026.
An analysis of Portugal's position and priorities regarding the upcoming European Union budget cycle for 2028-2034, as presented by the Portuguese Communist Party.
War in Middle East will upend leaders' plans to talk about the bloc's economy and budget next week.
The European Parliament finalises its position on the proposal for the 2028-34 multiannual financial framework and excludes the repayment of the recovery fund loan from the budget.
This is the sixth annual budget under the EU's long-term budget.
The European Parliament rejects the idea that Cohesion Policy and the Common Agricultural Policy should be compromised to address the European Commission's new priorities. Therefore, it proposes a 10% increase in the next multiannual financial framework, achieved by fully allocating 1.27% of the European Union's Gross National Income (GNI) to it.
Carla Tavares stated that the European Commission's proposal maintains a financial level equal to the current financial framework.
For the former Prime Minister of the country, “the increase in investment in science is fundamental to strengthen competitiveness in an innovation-driven economy.”
Pressure to deliver the Recovery and Resilience Facility is mounting as the deadline approaches. In the reprogramming exercise Brussels invited Member States to carry out, four countries opted to relinquish €73.7 billion and to reduce the number of targets and milestones.
