MEPs in the BUDG committee rejected the European Commission's proposal for a single cash pot per member state for the next EU budget (2028-34), advocating instead for a larger, more ambitious budget focused on climate action, digital transition, and employment. They expressed concerns about the adequacy of future spending to address ongoing crises, including the war in Ukraine. The current MFF is €1.2 trillion, but the Commission warns of difficult decisions ahead. MEPs are pushing for a budget structure that ensures parliamentary oversight and includes regional actors, while also calling for additional EU-wide taxes to avoid cuts in programs. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)