EU farmers protest against likely subsidy cuts in budget battle

BUSINESS DAILY © FRANCE 24

By: Kate MOODY 6 min

The EU has kicked off controversial negotiations on its next seven-year budget - and the agriculture sector is on the frontline. Farmers have been protesting against possible cuts to their subsidies, saying they need financial support more than ever. Also in the show: airlines warn the coronavirus is affecting their profits, and Lebanon begins crunch talks with the IMF ahead of a debt payment deadline.