Brussels, 18/04/2011 (Agence Europe) - On Wednesday 20 April, the European Commission is expected to adopt the draft general budget for the European Union for 2012. In February, European Budget Commissioner Janusz Lewandowski sent a letter to the heads of the EU institutions calling for moderation in the 2012 budget.
Discussion is continuing within the Commission on certain budget headings. With regard to agricultural spending for 2012, the Commission is expected to suggest a 3% increase in...