Terras and Ratas Remained on Opposite Sides in the European Parliament Vote on the EU Budget Plan

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Isamaa party members Riho Terras and Jüri Ratas disagreed on Tuesday during a vote in the European Parliament expressing the parliament's position on the European Union's new multiannual financial framework (MFF) draft.

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The European Parliament is calling for a 10 percent increase in the European Union's next seven-year budget, from 2028 to 2034. The debate is not just about finding additional resources. It is also about how to strike a balance between preserving traditional policies and new priorities, such as competitiveness and defense. The final say, however, will be in the hands of the member states, which contribute the bulk of the money, Portfolio reports.