防务支出成为优先，农业资金或被挪用，欧盟遭警告不应“重枪炮轻黄油”

Core Viewpoint - The European Union (EU) should not sacrifice its Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) budget of €387 billion for increased military spending, as emphasized by EU Food and Agriculture Commissioner Christoph Hansen [1][2]. Group 1: Agricultural Policy Concerns - The EU's budget allocates approximately 30% to the CAP, which is a system of agricultural subsidies and projects within the EU [2]. - There are fears among farmers that the CAP may be undermined as the EU considers merging existing funds into a single pool to prioritize defense spending [1][2]. - Farmers express concerns about the future of rural development funding and the potential competition for resources with defense needs [1][2][3]. Group 2: Resistance from Member States - Countries with strong agricultural sectors, such as Ireland and Spain, oppose the idea of a single funding pool that includes CAP, emphasizing the need for increased agricultural subsidies [4]. - Agricultural ministers from various EU countries stress that there should not be a competition between defense and agriculture, highlighting the importance of food security [4]. Group 3: Economic Implications - The EU plans to initiate a €150 billion arms loan program to enhance security capabilities, which is part of a broader strategy to increase defense spending by €800 billion in the coming years [6]. - The shift in budget priorities may lead to tighter government budgets, potentially resulting in cuts to social welfare and agricultural subsidies [6]. - Short-term economic activity is expected to grow slowly as resources are redirected towards defense spending, with a potential increase in the EU's debt-to-GDP ratio [6].