Francisco José Millán Mon· PPE

Nuanced

The budget cut of 67% for fisheries and aquaculture is totally unacceptable

Omissions

• The 67% figure refers specifically to the reduction in the ring-fenced/dedicated budget line for fisheries and aquaculture, not necessarily total funding available through other EU programs
• The Commission's proposal was presented on July 16, 2025, and includes a minimum reserved allocation of €2 billion within broader funding plans
• The figure 'more than 67%' appears in multiple industry and trade union sources citing the Commission proposal
• No official source was cited by the MEP in the claim

Sources

• PrimaryEuropean Parliament - Directorate-General for Parliamentary Research ServicesStudy on the Commission's MFF Proposal for 2028-2034 presented in July 2025
• SecondaryEuropean Transport Workers' Federation (ETF)The current MFF 2028-2034 proposal slashes the ring-fenced budget for fisheries and aquaculture by more than 67%
• SecondaryPesceinreteThe current proposal for the 2028-2034 MFF foresees a cut of more than 67% in funding allocated to fisheries and aquaculture compared to the current programming