MEPs argue for bigger EU budget

Published on Feb 6, 2013

http://www.euronews.com/ An 'austerity-driven' EU budget will get the thumbs down from the European Parliament, MEPs told euronews on Wednesday.

Several members expressed concern that deep cuts to EU funding will put several public works projects at risk.

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