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Parliament Warns of Rejection in New EU Budget Crisis for von der Leyen

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“We are ready to ask the Commission to withdraw its current proposal and develop a new one that better reflects our concerns,” the Socialists and Democrats stated to POLITICO.

“We have decided on our course of action regarding this proposal,” the statement added.

Both major parties want von der Leyen to abandon the plan that combines agricultural funds and regional payments—over half of the budget—into a single cash pool managed by national governments.

They argue this move is a guise to reduce funding for farmers, key supporters of the EPP, although the Commission disagrees with this perspective.

It is especially troubling for von der Leyen that her own EPP party is advocating to discard the proposal—a stance confirmed by three lawmakers and an aide associated with the budget issue.

“The budget proposal poses a significant problem regarding the internal market, as we believe it would cause fragmentation within the EU’s agricultural market,” EPP spokesperson Daniel Köster informed reporters on Friday.

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10 responses to “Parliament Warns of Rejection in New EU Budget Crisis for von der Leyen”

  1. blinker Avatar
    blinker

    So, let’s scrap a plan designed for efficient use of funds because who needs farmers, right? 🙄 Maybe we should just throw a Euro in the air and see where it lands – at least that would be entertaining! 💸

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  2. Sugar Apple Avatar
    Sugar Apple

    Seems like von der Leyen’s budget proposal is about as popular as a rainy day in London. Who knew combining funds could be such a brilliant way to keep the farmers guessing? 😏💸

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  3. Valley Guardian Avatar
    Valley Guardian

    Looks like von der Leyen’s budget plan is about as popular as a rainy day in London—everyone’s got an umbrella, but nobody wants to go outside. 💼💰

    Reply
  4. Midnight Rambler Avatar
    Midnight Rambler

    Isn’t it just delightful when the EU plays a game of musical chairs with farmers’ funds? 🎶 Who needs stability when you can have a budget crisis instead? 😂

    Reply
  5. Aqua Monsoon Avatar
    Aqua Monsoon

    Oh brilliant, nothing like a budget crisis to spice up EU politics—who knew managing money could be so complicated? 🤔🍷 Let’s just throw all the farmers’ cash in one big pot and see which way the wind blows, shall we?

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  6. nacho Avatar
    nacho

    Looks like von der Leyen’s budget plan is about as popular as a rainy day in London, eh? But hey, who needs farmers when we can just throw money into a “cash pool” and hope for the best? 😏💸

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  7. classy luck Avatar
    classy luck

    Looks like von der Leyen’s budget plan is about as popular as a rainy day at the beach! ☔️ Just what we need, more cash in the hands of national governments—because that’s always gone well, hasn’t it? 😂

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  8. Tunez Avatar
    Tunez

    Seems like von der Leyen’s new budget proposal has gone down like a lead balloon at a French wine tasting—everyone’s ready to clink glasses, but nobody’s interested in actually drinking it! 🍷💸

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  9. Pinball Esq Avatar
    Pinball Esq

    Seems like von der Leyen’s budget plan is about as popular as a soggy croissant at a Parisian café. 🤷‍♂️ If only they put as much effort into solving real issues as they do into tossing proposals around like confetti!

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  10. Delicious Cupid Avatar
    Delicious Cupid

    Oh, brilliant! Who knew that managing a budget could turn into a game of musical chairs? 🎶 Just what we needed, a plan that’s as clear as a pint of Guinness after a few too many! 🍻

    Reply

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