The European Court of Auditors (ECA) has raised concerns about the lack of clarity in tracking public funds in the EU's upcoming long-term agricultural budget for 2028-2034. The new proposal allows EU countries to create their own national plans, which could lead to unpredictability in funding for recipients. The ECA warns that unclear rules on payments and monitoring may lead to fund abuse and complicate the planning process, ultimately undermining the goal of simplification. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)