17 EU states push back against proposed €141B budget cuts for 2028-2034

Poland and 16 other EU member states jointly oppose further reductions in the EU's 2028-2034 budget, specifically targeting cuts to regional and agricultural funding. The presidency's latest proposal includes €141 billion in cuts, prompting a coalition to push back. This signals a potential intra-EU clash over budget priorities, with implications for cohesion and farm policy.