Sweden to reject Irish EU presidency proposal on 2028-2034 budget plan
Sweden says the plan would raise its net contribution by almost 60% and shift too much of the budget away from farm and regional spending.
- On Thursday, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced that Sweden will reject the Irish EU presidency's budget proposal for the European Commission's 2028 to 2034 budget plan.
- Published last Saturday, the Irish government's draft faces criticism from member states seeking deeper cuts to the €1.72 billion European Commission proposal, while the Commission argues it removed essential flexibilities.
- Taoiseach Micheál Martin noted that countries representing 46% of national contributions argue the budget is too high, while others insist on protecting CAP and cohesion funding.
- Frugal member states have cast doubt on reaching agreement by the final December summit, though Martin stated Ireland remains a neutral chair in negotiations.
- Reaching agreement is considered essential before elections next year that could shift political power, and to meet the legislative timetable for the budget to take effect on January 1, 2028.
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