Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-000693/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Mathilde Androuët (PfE)
The framework and components of the redesigned Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for the years 2028-2034 have already been circulated[1]. The EU’s unprecedented debt, on top of the growing needs and the Member States’ reluctance to increase their contributions, is causing a budgetary deadlock, ‘trilemma’ even.
As we know, any major fiscal reform – made necessary by this critical situation – will be subject to unanimity among the Member States and often national ratification. With European populations becoming increasingly distrustful of supranational entities, this not only makes for a drawn-out process but one in which it is difficult to get decisions adopted. There are concerns that the Commission will try to use interinstitutional or administrative mechanisms to get around this issue.
To dispel these fears and doubts as to whether the democratic wishes in the Member States will be taken into account, will the Commission make a commitment to respecting these principles and not circumventing national sovereignty by using interinstitutional mechanisms or delegated regulations?
Submitted: 13.2.2025
- [1] https://www.contexte.com/actualite/pouvoirs/budget-post-2027-la-commission-pose-les-premieres-pierres-dun-chantier-titanesque_218085.html?go-back-to-briefitem=218085