· Ursula von der Leyen Wiki · European Commission WikiSpeech by President von der Leyen at the European Parliament plenary debate on the new 2028-2034 Multiannual Financial Framework: architecture and governance
Read full speech on ec.europa.eu ↗ContextSpeech by the President of the European Commission at a European Parliament plenary debate on the EU's 2028–2034 long-term budget.
Why it mattersDefends the proposed architecture of the next EU long-term budget, a negotiation that shapes EU spending until 2034.
Problems raised
- Europe needs to invest more and better.
- Regions need certainty of investment.
- Delays would hurt farmers and researchers.
Solutions proposed
- Adopt the 2028-2034 multiannual financial framework.
- Introduce a regional check in plans.
- Ensure continuity of investment.