On the night on Monday 15 November, negotiators from the EU Council and the European Parliament reached an agreement on the main elements of the EU’s 2022 budget, which amounts to €169.5 billion in commitment appropriations and €170.6 billion in payment appropriations, or 1.14% of the EU's gross national income (GNI) (both in payments and commitments).
Next year’s budget reflects the EU’s priorities: economic recovery, the fight against climate change, and the green and digital...