The European Parliament approved (543 votes in favour, 136 against and 23 abstentions), on Wednesday 27 November in Strasbourg, the EU budget for 2020, which gives a high priority to climate spending. This budget amounts to a total of €168.68 billion in commitments (+1.5% compared to the 2019 budget) and €153.56 billion in payments (+3.4%). Next year's budget has been signed and enacted by European Parliament President David Sassoli.
In comparison with the Commission's initial draft...