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New EU Budget Cuts CAP By 10% But Strengthens Regional Funds

On last Tuesday, leaders agreed on a Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) of €1.074 Bn for 2021-2027. The European Union budget for the next seven years cuts agricultural funding by 10% compared to the previous Community financial framework, with the amount now standing at €343.9 Bn. Meanwhile, the allocation of cohesion funds has been boosted by 2.7% to €377 Bn.