The European Commission's proposed budget and agricultural policy for 2028-2034 has faced significant backlash from farmers across Europe, particularly during protests in Brussels and Budapest. Farmers are opposing the merger of direct payments and rural development into a single fund, fearing it will harm food security and sustainability. Key figures, including Francie Gorman and Viktor Orban, have voiced serious concerns about the impact on rural economies and livelihoods, with Hungarian farmers expressing their rejection of the new policy. Teljes cikk (Magyarnemzet)