On 10 November 2025, in a seminar on the European Union’s next Multiannual Financial Framework (2028–2034) the Government discussed Latvia’s priorities in negotiations on the EU long-term budget: (1) security and defence, (2) the Cohesion Policy, (3) the Common Agricultural Policy, (4) support for the Rail Baltica project, (5) additional support to Latvia in relation to challenges caused by Russia’s war of aggression, and (6) inclusion of criteria favourable for Latvia in the EU centralised programmes.
Since Latvia joined the EU, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been the managing authority in the negotiations on the EU's multi-annual budget. In close cooperation with other line ministries, involving partners from the non-governmental sector, it formulates Latvia’s priorities and acts as a mediator among the interests of various sectors.
Latvia has been preparing for negotiations on the EU’s next Multiannual Financial Framework in a timely and targeted manner: as early as this past 15 January, the Saeima (the Latvian Parliament) had a discussion on four constant lines of action for Latvia, adjusting them to the proposal published by the European Commission for the EU’s next Multiannual Financial Framework 2028–2034. Building on the discussions at the present seminar, an updated position of Latvia on the EU Multiannual Financial Framework 2028–2034 will be formulated as the basis for further negotiations at the EU level.
Talks on the next EU long-term budget have already begun, both at the national level and in Brussels, in negotiations between Member States and EU institutions. Discussions between Member States take place on the basis of proposals for the EU’s next long-term budget published by the European Commission.
The final decision on the budget is always taken unanimously by the heads of EU Member States at the European Council and must also receive the consent of the European Parliament. Once approved, the size and structure of the EU’s seven-year budget cannot be substantially modified. Therefore, budgetary negotiations are consequently among of the most serious elements in the EU decision-making process. The new EU Multiannual Financial Framework will cover the period from 2028 to 2034.