In Strasbourg on Tuesday 4 July, several MEPs levelled criticism at the European Commission’s scenarios providing for a reduction in agricultural and cohesion spending post-2020 (see EUROPE 11819).
The methodology outlined by Budget Commissioner Günther Oettinger in the reflection document on the future of EU finances did not go down well in the hemicycle, although the Commissioner took pains to reassure the MEPs.
Brexit. The Commissioner reminded his audience that the annual EU budget...