Wallonia warns of EU cohesion and CAP funding cuts under new MFF proposal

Walloon minister-president Adrien Dolimont acknowledged the EU's proposed post-2027 budget would reduce cohesion and CAP funds and alter distribution, posing a dual challenge for Wallonia on both total amounts and alignment with regional needs. The Union of Towns and Communes estimates a potential loss of €500 million, though the figure is preliminary and subject to negotiation. This signals early jockeying over the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework, with implications for regional development and agricultural policy.