The European Commission published a detailed breakdown of planned spending late on Thursday, revealing that Poland would be the only country to receive over EUR 100 billion.
According to public broadcaster Polish Radio’s Brussels correspondent, Beata Płomecka, the allocation would represent a record high since Poland joined the EU in 2004.
Poland leads, but tough talks loom
The draft budget, which outlines long-term EU spending priorities, must still be approved by all 27 member states.
Early reactions from several capitals indicate that negotiations could be difficult, with countries such as Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands already signalling opposition to the proposed overall spending and calling for cuts.
Record allocation driven by cohesion and agriculture
According to the Commission's figures, Poland would receive over EUR 123 billion, followed by France with just over EUR 90 billion and Spain with more than EUR 88 billion.
Poland’s share includes more than EUR 110 billion from cohesion and agricultural funds, nearly EUR 9 billion from the Social Climate Fund to support a just energy transition, and close to EUR 2 billion for migration and security measures.
Eastern regions of Poland, which border Ukraine, Belarus and Russia, are expected to receive additional funding due to heightened migration and trade pressures.
If maintained, the proposed allocation would mark the highest level of EU funding Poland has ever received. But with budget negotiations just beginning, and resistance building in some wealthier member states, securing the full amount remains uncertain.
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Source: IAR/X/@bplomecka/@vonderleyen/@EUinPL
Click on the audio player above for a report by Michał Owczarek