MEPs don’t have to meekly accept an EU budget deal, but will they go to war over €141bn in cuts?

What happened: The Irish government tabled a compromise proposal on Saturday 10 October for the 2028-34 EU budget, cutting the European Commission's spending plan by 8 percent. MEPs are signalling they may fight the proposal. Key numbers: Cut worth €141bn. Why it matters: The proposal leaves out the own resources MEPs proposed to shield the budget from member states seeking to cut or freeze annual contributions. MEPs won co-decision powers on the budget under the Lisbon Treaty, and the early signs are they are spoiling for a fight over using them.

MEPs weigh conflict over €141bn EU budget cuts.

MEPs weigh conflict over €141bn EU budget cuts. — impact context not separately stored; see What changed.