By Thea Pieridou*
On November 27, during the plenary session of the European Parliament, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) approved the agreement on the EU budget for 2025, reaffirming their commitment to solidarity and development across Member States.
The European Parliament secured additional funding for key EU programs. MEPs successfully negotiated an extra €230.7 million on top of the European Commission’s initial proposal for the 2025 annual budget. This funding is allocated to landmark initiatives in research, health, support for young farmers,