EU Budget

Europe needs an ambitious budget for an independent, prosperous, secure, and thriving society and economy! Today the @EU_Commission presented its proposal for its long-term EU budget worth €2tn. A budget that is larger, more flexible and more strategic. europa.eu/!8R8VWX

Happy International Day of Happiness😊 Feeling safe on your daily journey🚆, enjoying green spaces🌱& discovering new opportunities🎓, these are moments that make life brighter. The EU budget helps create more of these moments for people across Europe👇 link.europa.eu/pP3fRY

On 24 March, Commissioner @Piotr_Serafin will meet companies, industry associations & public authorities to discuss implementation challenges for STEP and possible simplification efforts for access to EU funding competitiveness. 🔗 More about the event: link.europa.eu/xVjrJR

Today’s General Affairs Council discussed the next EU long-term budget. With greater flexibility in the next MFF, we aim to make EU spending more effective and aligned with evolving priorities by strengthening governance and adding a new steering mechanism #EUBudget

Happy National Day, Irish friends!🇮🇪 Today, as we celebrate Ireland’s history and achievements, the EU budget continues to back communities across the country, including: 🔬Researchers 🏢Small businesses 🎓Students 🌊Coastal & rural communities Read how: link.europa.eu/YGdVcp

Pleasure to meet with @Braze_Baiba today to discuss the state of play of #MFF negotiations and Latvia’s perspective 🇪🇺🇱🇻 Good discussion ahead of this week’s General Affairs Council.

📢 Announcement: DG BUDG is now present on Bluesky via the EU Economy and Finance account! Follow for sharp insights, key updates, and major developments in the EU finance world – straight from the economic departments of the EU Commission. 👉bsky.app/profile/eu-eco…

AAA affirmed yet again! Fitch Ratings has affirmed the credit ratings of the EU and Euratom at ‘AAA’ with Stable Outlook. A clear signal of trust in the EU’s high credit strength, backed by the EU budget and robust governance! 💶 👉 Learn more: link.europa.eu/XPNdcQ

Met with PM @AndrejBabis to discuss the #EUbudget. Good exchange on investing in Europe’s future and delivering for 🇨🇿🇪🇺 citizens.

From 11 to 13 March, Commissioner @Piotr_Serafin will visit Czechia! 🇨🇿 The focus of this Tour d'Europe mission will be: 💶 The next long-term EU budget 🇪🇺 The impact of EU funding in Czechia 💡 Research and scientific excellence Read more: link.europa.eu/3gnRbN

💶€9bn in EU-Bonds issued! The 3rd syndicated transaction of 2026 will help finance: 🇪🇺 EU key priorities 🇺🇦 Continued support to Ukraine 🌱Green transition 💻Digital transformation Find out more: link.europa.eu/dGnG8Y

Today is International Women's Day!♀️ Did you know that the EU budget is at the forefront in the promotion of gender equality? In 2021-2024, 12% of all EU budget investments contributed actively to the promotion of gender equality, with 158.4€ bn! 🔗europa.eu/!nVTYdg

A pleasure to welcome members of the Committee on European Affairs of the Portuguese Parliament for an in-depth chat on the next MFF Questions, feedback, different angles - all on the table! These exchanges are an essential part of shaping the road ahead link.europa.eu/w77nKY

Through ESF+, @Fundacion_ONCE trains persons with disabilities in digital skills, opening doors to career opportunities🚀 Promoting social inclusion will stay a priority in the next MFF, Yadira & Érika show why✨ Here's the Commission proposal: link.europa.eu/jvtWDP

Celebrating Bulgaria National Day!🇧🇬 A day to honour Bulgaria’s culture, achievements, and progress. Did you know that Sofia hosts one of Europe’s first EU-funded supercomputers? A milestone for innovation and research!💡 Find out more: europa.eu/!w3WBCd

Good discussion with @KfW_int in Frankfurt on deepening further the close cooperation between the 🇪🇺 and KfW.

During my trip to Frankfurt, I had a good discussion with the @bundesbank President Nagel and the @ecb’s Board member @Isabel_Schnabel about the outlook for the 🇩🇪 and 🇪🇺 economy, the situation on the financial markets, and the next multiannual #EUBudget.

Good discussion today in Frankfurt on building cooperation in anti-fraud architecture 🇪🇺 with the Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AMLA).

Today, the @EUCouncil recommended that the @Europarl_EN grant the discharge to the @EU_Commission for managing the #EUbudget 2024. The 🇪🇺 Commission is committed to working for the highest standards of accountability in financial management.

Two EU-funded battery projects leading the charge for a greener Europe! Discover the projects awarded a STEP Seal: 🇵🇱46inEU: The next-generation cylindrical battery for electric vehicles 🇫🇷AGATHE: Making battery production more efficient & sustainable 🔗link.europa.eu/B4ngd8

💶 €11B raised in the latest EU-Bond issuance! Europe’s unified funding approach continues to deliver. These funds support: 🇪🇺Europe’s resilience 🌱Green and digital transitions 🇺🇦Ukraine’s stability and recovery 🔗Read here: link.europa.eu/RJ8gCn