The European Parliament’s budget committee wants to increase the multiannual financial framework to 1.27% of gross national income. However, their bargaining power vis-à-vis the member states is limited.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
MEPs want to make tech companies, online gambling operators, and crypto investors foot the bill to generate own resources for the EU budget. But resistance is mounting.
By Till Hoppe
The European Commission wants to impose additional burdens on large companies to close the funding gaps in the future financial framework. However, the proposal has not gained support among the member states.
By Till Hoppe
A report by the European Parliament calls for reforming the governance structures of the Global Gateway Initiative and improving access for private investors. It states that faster decision-making is needed so that the initiative can serve as an alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
By Stephan Israel, Amelie Richter and Arne Schütte
The governance structures of the Global Gateway initiative should be reformed and access for private investors improved, according to a European Parliament report. Faster decision-making is needed if the initiative is to serve as a credible alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
By Stephan Israel and Amelie Richter
A report by the European Parliament is making a call to reform the governance structures of the Global Gateway initiative and to improve access for private investors. According to the report, faster decision-making is needed in order for the scheme to serve as an alternative to China’s Belt and Road initiative.
By Stephan Israel
The summit has adopted measures aimed at easing the sharp rise in energy prices. By the informal summit in April, the Council, Parliament and Commission aim to agree on a roadmap for addressing the 10 key challenges facing the single market.
By Lukas Knigge, Manuel Berkel and Markus Grabitz
The EU Commission wants to bundle together spending programs for agriculture and regional funding. The auditors warn that this could weaken the control mechanisms.
By Till Hoppe
The European Competitiveness Fund is under pressure from many sides in the MFF negotiations. A new study argues that the ECF must not lose its strategic focus. It also cautions that financial instruments should be used with restraint.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
The European Court of Auditors criticizes civil defense spending and the financing for “Europe in the World” planned in the new MFF.
By Stephan Israel
