ATTNANG-P. After long and difficult negotiations, the European Parliament was able to enforce some important demands in the EU long-term budget for 2021 to 2027: There is 16 billion euros more for future areas such as research, innovation, health and education “, welcomes Angelika Winzig, head of delegation and budget spokeswoman for the ÖVP European Parliament, the agreement on the new multiannual financial framework for the EU.
“In addition, there will be a binding timetable for the introduction of new, own EU revenues for the repayment of the reconstruction bonds and violations of the rule of law can be punished with financial consequences. Compliance with the rule of law was and is a red line for the European Parliament. It is a basis for the European Union and is not negotiable. Anyone who wants to benefit from the joint efforts on our successful path out of the crisis in the direction of new jobs and robust economic growth must adhere to our common, democratic values and rules, ”emphasizes Winzig.
Common way out of the crisis
“The negotiations are not yet over because it is a package solution with the“ Next Generation EU ”development fund. Negotiations between the European Parliament and the member states are still pending. It is important that the receipt of money from the construction fund is linked to the binding implementation of economic policy reforms and that the European Parliament has a comprehensive say in the allocation of funds. I am confident that there will be an agreement on this in the near future and that we can consistently take the common path out of the crisis, ”says Winzig.
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