The European Parliament's Budget Committee has proposed increasing funding for the **Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)** as part of its position on the EU budget for 2027, which was finalized on October 5. The CAP is a major EU policy that supports farmers and rural development across member states. The committee is seeking an extra 85 million euros for the first pillar of the CAP, known as Feaga, which focuses on direct payments to farmers, and an additional 20 million euros to support young farmers. This would result in a total increase of 105 million euros for agriculture-related funding. The parliamentarians are also pushing to restore one billion euros in funding that the EU Council had proposed to cut. They argue that reducing debt should not come at the expense of critical programs designed to tackle current challenges, such as food security and rural development. The European Parliament will vote on the 2027 EU budget during a plenary session from October 19 to 22. After this vote, the parliament and member states will need to negotiate and reach an agreement on the final budget. In addition to agricultural funding, the Budget Committee has requested 85 million euros for the **Life program**, which focuses on environmental protection and sustainability. The committee is also seeking 80 million euros for the civil protection mechanism, which was extensively used this summer to combat forest fires across the EU. These fires caused significant damage to ecosystems and communities, highlighting the need for stronger emergency response resources. The proposed budget changes reflect a broader effort to balance financial responsibilities with the need to address pressing issues such as climate change, environmental protection, and the sustainability of agricultural practices. The final budget will depend on negotiations between the European Parliament and the member states, as well as the EU Council, to ensure that all priorities are adequately funded.