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Local and regional leaders have welcomed the adoption of the European Parliament's position on the EU long term budget 2021-2027. Increasing resources up to 1.3% of the EU27's gross national income (GNI), preserving strong cohesion and agricultural policies, as well as identifying new means to fund EU investment for citizens are top priorities of both institutions. Today's Parliament position is a solid basis for upcoming negotiations with the Council and Member States, whose unanimous agreement is compulsory for the budget to be adopted.

Local and regional leaders warn that Europe will never reach its goals over the years 2021-27 without increasing resources to 1.3% of EU27's gross national income (GNI), a position shared by the European Parliament. They oppose cuts to the EU’s cohesion policy and agriculture, and urge Member States and EU institutions to make new means available for cities and regions to invest in jobs, climate action and integration.