MEPs vote against aid cut for EU's poor.

2013-06-12 23

MEPs voted against a plan to cut aid to the EU's poorest people in a parliamentary motion on Wednesday.

EU countries, along with the European Commission, suggested slashing cash for the most deprived people from 3.5 billion to 2.5 billion euros.

The new fund is set to be in place by next year to replace an EU food distribution programme.

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