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News 01 January 0001

European Parliament calls for a robust cohesion policy in the next EU budget

The European Parliament has set out its priorities for the EU’s next long-term budget (2028–2034), stressing that support for cohesion policy must remain a key focus.

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In their resolution, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) argue that the EU needs a more ambitious budget that can respond to rising public expectations, especially during uncertain times.

They also reject the idea of replicating the model used for the Recovery and Resilience Facility, where each country had just one national plan. Instead, they call for a more open and accountable system that involves local and regional authorities and other key partners.

The resolution highlights the continued importance of cohesion policy in building a fairer single market, fighting poverty, and closing gaps between regions.

‘(…) an ambitious budget must promote social and territorial cohesion, include new and modernised sources of revenue, and guarantee sufficient funding for security, defence and preparedness to ensure just and thriving societies, while upholding the rule of law and the EU's core values,’ said Carla Tavares (S&D, PT), co-rapporteur.

These priorities will help shape the European Commission’s proposal for the next EU budget, expected in July 2025.

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