17 EU countries want the same subsidies. They want the funding for agriculture and regions not to decrease. Estonia is one of these countries.
They wrote a letter to Ireland's leader. The letter contains a request to keep subsidies at the same level. Other countries also signed it.
Wealthier countries want to contribute less money. They must discuss this next week.
EU money goes to agriculture and regions. Reaching an agreement is difficult because there are many countries.
Poorer countries say that less money will worsen the situation. This may make people in the EU unhappy.
Countries are trying to reach an agreement before the end of the year. This is an important time.