Minister for Agriculture Armands Krauze, having reviewed the European Commission’s (EC) proposal for the European Union’s (EU) long-term budget for the 2028–2034 period, published on the evening of Wednesday, July 16, emphasizes that Latvia’s priority for the next EU planning cycle is to secure a separate, uncut, and clearly structured budget for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). Minister Krauze stated: “Increased funding for EU defense, security, and…
Minister for Agriculture Armands Krauze, having reviewed the European Commission’s (EC) proposal for the European Union’s (EU) long-term budget for the 2028–2034 period, published on the evening of Wednesday, July 16, emphasizes that Latvia’s priority for the next EU planning cycle is to secure a separate, uncut, and clearly structured budget for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). Minister Krauze stated: “Increased funding for EU defense, security, and support for Ukraine is unquestionable. However, there are significant opportunities to make savings elsewhere—such as in the implementation of excessive Green Deal requirements, unnecessary programs for the integration and maintenance of unfriendly…
