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Main MEP warns of blocking EU budget unless there is increased transparency

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Last updated: 2024/10/15 at 2:16 PM
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A recent draft plan to consolidate hundreds of EU funding programs into a single pot has caused a stir in the European Parliament, with Monika Hohlmeier raising concerns about transparency. Hohlmeier, vice-chair of the Parliament’s Budget Committee, stated that the EU’s trillion-euro budget proposal could be blocked if the final beneficiaries of funds aren’t clearly defined. She emphasized the importance of making spending public and criticized the lack of transparency in the EU’s pandemic-era Recovery and Resilience Facility. The European Commission is set to propose a reform to the EU’s seven-year budget, but without better definitions of final beneficiaries, the Parliament may reject it.

While national websites may outline how member states are allocating recovery funds, they often do not specify individual beneficiaries, instead naming intermediaries such as ministries. This lack of transparency has raised concerns among lawmakers and EU Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly, who emphasized that citizens have a right to know how EU funds are being spent. A leaked draft proposal from the European Commission suggests consolidating 530 programs under the current financial framework into a single plan for each member state, aiming to streamline funding and ensure compliance with EU financial interests and the rule of law.

The proposal has sparked controversy in the European Parliament, with concerns raised about the lack of clarity and traceability of funds under the post-pandemic model. The EU’s Court of Auditors has criticized the model for having vague milestones and making it difficult to track funds. President Tony Murphy of the Court emphasized the need for efficiency but expressed skepticism about consolidating funds into a single pot. The proposed competitiveness fund would merge various pots dedicated to innovation, space, health, and the single market, aligning them with policy goals and allowing for easier reallocation of funds.

The lack of transparency in the distribution of EU funds has raised significant concerns among lawmakers, with Monika Hohlmeier warning that the Parliament may block the EU’s trillion-euro budget proposal if final beneficiaries are not clearly defined. The push for greater transparency comes amid a leaked draft proposal from the European Commission to consolidate hundreds of EU funding programs into a single pot. While the aim is to streamline funding and ensure compliance with EU interests and the rule of law, critics argue that the lack of clarity and traceability of funds under the post-pandemic model is worrisome.

EU Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly emphasized that citizens have a right to know how EU funds are being spent, and that decisions should be made as close to them as possible to allow for active participation in the Union’s affairs. The proposed competitiveness fund would merge various funding streams into a single pot for each member state, aligning them with policy goals and facilitating easier reallocation of funds. However, concerns remain about the efficacy of consolidating funds into a single pot, with the EU’s Court of Auditors criticizing the lack of transparency and traceability in the current model. President Tony Murphy of the Court stressed the need for efficiency but questioned whether a single pot is the best way forward.

In conclusion, the debate over the consolidation of EU funding programs into a single pot highlights the importance of transparency and traceability in the distribution of funds. Lawmakers are calling for clearer definitions of final beneficiaries to ensure accountability and public trust in the allocation of funds. While the proposed competitiveness fund aims to streamline funding and align it with policy goals, concerns remain about the potential drawbacks of consolidating funds into a single pot. As discussions continue, it is crucial for decision-makers to prioritize transparency and efficiency in the management of EU funds to meet the needs and expectations of citizens across the Union.

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