European ministers for European affairs were divided on Monday 12 November on the timetable for the adoption of the post-2020 EU multiannual financial framework (MFF) and its scope (see EUROPE 12134, 12133). Criticisms have again been verbalised regarding the planned cuts in appropriations by the European Commission for agricultural and cohesion appropriations.
The General Affairs Council laid the foundation for the debate at the European Council in December on the MFF 2021-2027.