In his laudatory speech for Mario Draghi at the Charlemagne Prize award ceremony, Friedrich Merz expressed fundamental criticism of the Commission’s proposal for the MFF. Negotiations on the MFF for 2028–2034 will begin shortly.
By Markus Grabitz
Germany and five other member states are calling for stricter rules governing the disbursement of EU funds under the new multiannual financial framework. They oppose planned exemptions for frozen EU funds and are pushing for stricter rules regarding sanctions against member states.
By Corinna Visser
The European Parliament has adopted its position on the EU’s long-term budget. MEPs are facing sharp criticism from the member states.
By Till Hoppe
Delaying the repayment of debts from the NextGenerationEU fund could provide some leeway for bridging political divides in the MFF negotiations. So far, however, the European Parliament has been fully committed to new own resources.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
The European Union is dragging its feet on Ukraine, remains divided over the mutual assistance clause, Article 42(7), and is waiting for a signal from France in the negotiations on the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). At the informal EU summit, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz also surprised participants with an offer to Tehran.
By Stephan Israel
Péter Magyar will meet with the European Commission president next Wednesday to discuss frozen EU funds for Hungary.
By Redaktion Table
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
