Drastic cuts - in the case of European agriculture, 30% less compared to the current financial framework

Omissions

• The 30% figure represents the upper bound of a range (20-30%) mentioned in sources, not a definitive single figure.
• The European Commission presented the CAP 2028-2034 proposal on 16 July 2025, which would have been known to the MEP at the time of the April 2026 session.
• The claim does not mention that this is a proposal subject to negotiation, not a finalized cut.
• The speaker, representing the AUR (ECR group), may be emphasizing the highest figure in the range to strengthen political opposition to the proposed cuts.

Sources

• PrimaryEuropean Commission - Agriculture and Rural Development16 July 2025: The Commission presents the proposal for the next financial framework for the 2028-2034 period, including the CAP post-2027 proposal
• SecondaryAgence EuropeMEPs condemn proposed 20-30% cut in CAP budget for 2028-2034