The European Commission presented its proposal for an ambitious and dynamic Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), amounting to almost EUR 2 trillion (or 1.26% of the EU’s gross national income on average between 2028 and 2034). This framework will equip Europe with a long-term investment budget matching its ambitions to be an independent, prosperous, secure, and …
On 16-18 May, the third and final session of the European Citizens’ Panel on the new EU long-term budget took place in Brussels. For the first time, a group of 150 randomly selected citizens from all 27 EU Member States have brought forward bringing their ideas for a sustainable and flexible long-term EU budget. This diverse panel …
Deciding the next 7 years The EU’s long-term budget sets out how much money the EU can spend in its various policies and funding programmes. This covers a period of 7 years, and the European Commission is now preparing for the next round, starting in 2028. The Commission aims to create a simpler, more focused …