Italy brings together 'Friends of Cohesion' for talks on new EU budget

What happened: Italy hosted a working breakfast of the 17 countries of the Friends of Cohesion group to discuss the upcoming 2028-2034 EU multi-annual budget before a European summit in Brussels. A meeting of the frugal group took place at the same time. Key numbers: 17 countries; 2028-2034 EU budget. Why it matters: Rome is working to create a Friends of Cohesion platform ahead of decisive budget negotiations, including opposition to new budget cuts and rebates and support for the CAP and cohesion policies, per ANSA sources.

Italy hosted a working breakfast of the 17 countries of the Friends of Cohesion group to discuss the upcoming 2028-2034 EU multi-annual budget before a European summit in Brussels. A meeting of the frugal group took place at the same time.

Rome is working to create a Friends of Cohesion platform ahead of decisive budget negotiations, including opposition to new budget cuts and rebates and support for the CAP and cohesion policies, per ANSA sources.