EU member states have seven months to agree on 2028-2034 budget (euobserver.com)

• EU budget for 2028-2034 must be agreed by end of 2026, with €2 trillion proposed.
• Disagreements persist over member state contributions and new EU taxes.
• Cohesion funds and CAP are most exposed to potential cuts.

"The EU must reach a political agreement on its next long-term budget by the end of 2026. A €2 trillion proposal faces slow negotiations due to disagreements over member state contributions and new own resources. Key areas at risk include cohesion funds, agricultural policy, and environmental programmes."