Ruling Bloc Signals Opposition Ahead of Vote
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is facing resistance from within her own political family as centrist lawmakers threaten to vote down the EU’s next multi-year budget. Members of her alliance argue that the 2028–2034 proposal fails to safeguard key funding for agriculture, infrastructure, and regional cohesion. With Parliament scheduled to debate the plan in November, the dispute is setting up a major test for the Commission’s leadership and its control over the legislative agenda.
Funding Cuts and Tax Proposals Under Fire
Critics inside the coalition say the draft budget diverts money away from traditional EU priorities toward new policy projects and central initiatives. The proposal also introduces potential new sources of revenue — including levies on corporations and environmental waste — that several lawmakers claim could strain national economies. They are calling for amendments that preserve core spending programs and provide stronger guarantees for member states reliant on EU development support.
Budget Tensions Threaten to Disrupt Negotiations
A rebellion within von der Leyen’s centrist bloc would not formally block the financial package but could derail progress toward a final deal and weaken her authority in Brussels. EU diplomats warn that any delay could unsettle long-term investment plans tied to farming subsidies and regional growth. Talks between Parliament, the Commission, and national governments are continuing as all sides seek a compromise to prevent a political rupture before the November vote.
