Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-000475/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Jean-Marc Germain (S&D)
The coming months will be decisive for the future of the EU. Faced with multiple threats to our continent, our only choice is a strong Europe. However, we cannot achieve that without substantial financial resources.
The 2020 Interinstitutional Agreement covered new own resources, but the proposals have remained on the table ever since. With June 2025 being the deadline set in the agreement, now, more than ever, is the time to deliver on our promises. It is up to Member States, under the Polish Presidency of the Council, to bring this work to fruition.
During his hearing, Commissioner Serafin expressed his wish to take up the 2023 Commission proposal. On the other hand, the Polish Prime Minister, Donald Tusk, in his speech to Parliament, questioned the relevance of greenhouse gas emission trading schemes, which are a key part of new own resources.
What measures does the Commission intend to take to facilitate Council discussions and clear the way for an agreement between Member States on new own resources, given that an agreement is vital if we are to meet the challenges we face at this make-or-break moment at the start of this year?
Submitted: 4.2.2025