Four political groups in the European Parliament are calling for essential changes to the EU budget 2028-2034, warning that without these, the proposal will be rejected.

The main political groups in the European Parliament - the European People's Party (EPP), the Socialists and Democrats (S&D), Renew Europe, and the Greens, harshly criticize the European Union's budget proposal for the period 2028-2034. These groups are preparing a joint letter addressed to the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, demanding substantial changes to the proposal. The criticisms focus on the Commission's plan to manage funds for agriculture and regional development through "national plans" controlled by the governments of the member states, which would diminish the influence of the regions in the management of European funds. MEPs warn that without the necessary adjustments, the proposal will not be able to serve as a basis for negotiations, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a democratic balance in the allocation of resources.