EU budget slashed by €159B in new Irish proposal

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An Irish proposal for the EU budget would cut spending by €159 billion, reducing funding for competitiveness and development aid while protecting agriculture and regional programs. The proposal comes during Ireland’s presidency of the Council of the European Union.

The Irish Council presidency's cuts hit competitiveness and development aid, while sparing agriculture and regional funds.

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