The National and Regional Partnership Programmes 2028-34 are under attack, as many fear they neglect cohesion goals. Better regional targeting could be one way to improve the Commission's proposal. In a new Policy Brief, I outline how this could be done. 👉 www.delorscentre.eu/en/publicati...

Breaking the traps: Smarter regional allocation of EU cohesion spending 2028-2034

The Commission’s proposal for National and Regional Partnership Plans (NRPPs) could offer a fresh start for the EU’s cohesion policy after 2028. Given the mixed results and implementation difficulties...

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​​⏪ 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗙𝗦… 🇪🇺🇩🇪 @romyha.bsky.social investigated the 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 in the German Baden-Württemberg. What are the reasons behind organisations’ 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗨 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀? 🔓Read the #openaccess article here 👉 doi.org/10.1080/1359... #EU #cohesion #policy

Europe cannot afford to treat its values as expendable. Each concession to the far right corrodes democracy at home and erodes its credibility abroad. By reducing principles to luxuries, Europe risks losing not just its dignity but political agency. New op-ed with @onethuthree.bsky.social

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If Europe keeps placating its own far right, how can it possibly stand up to Trump? | Thu Nguyen and Jannik Jansen

If true, we might as well bury the concept of rule of law conditionality. The EU cannot keep letting itself be blackmailed by Orbán into unfreezing funds withheld over rule of law violations in exchange for lifting his veto, unless it truly wants to lose all credibility as a guardian of EU values

Noah Barkin@noahbarkin.bsky.social · last yr.

The EU is bribing Orban to ditch Russian energy imports www.ft.com/content/0965...

Ein ganz besonderes EU to go-Frühstück heute Morgen bei @delorsberlin.bsky.social: das erste EU to go unserer Policy Fellow @romyha.bsky.social - und zugleich das letzte unseres Direktors @lindnerjs.bsky.social. Zusammen mit @nilsredeker.bsky.social geht’s bei 🥐 und ☕️ um den EU-Haushalt

🗓️ Diesen Freitag laden wir euch zum ersten #EU to go-Frühstück nach der Sommerpause ein! In nur 30 Minuten erklären euch @lindnerjs.bsky.social, @nilsredeker.bsky.social & @romyha.bsky.social was Europas Haushalt jetzt leisten muss. Weitere Infos und Anmeldung 👉 www.delorscentre.eu/de/veranstal...

Jetzt anmelden für unser nächstes EU to go am 19.9. zu "Reif für Reformen - Was muss Europas Haushalt jetzt leisten?" Mit @lindnerjs.bsky.social, @nilsredeker.bsky.social und @romyha.bsky.social. www.delorscentre.eu/de/veranstal...

EU to go. Reif für Reformen

Bevor der Arbeitstag beginnt, gibt es wieder einen komprimierten Input zu einem aktuellen EU-Thema. Starten Sie mit uns, frischen Croissants und Kaffee in den Tag. Nur in Präsenz, die Plätze sind begr...

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Handelszugeständnisse der EU mögen nötig gewesen sein, um ein Abkommen mit den USA abzuschließen. Diese Herangehensweise aber auf die Digitalregulierung zu erweitern, wäre etwas völlig anderes: Es würde eine Einschränkung des Souveränitätsrechts der EU bedeuten, ihre eigenen Regeln festzulegen.

Publication news: My third PhD article is out in European Union Politics. 🎓 In a quantitative analysis of the EU's Cohesion Policy funds, I find an intriguing pattern: national allocations across spending priorities have been remarkably rigid over time, despite changing EU and national priorities.

Mit @sinanrecber.bsky.social vom @tspbackground.bsky.social habe ich ein längeres Gespräch zu den Baustellen des EU-Haushalts, den neuen Vorschlag der EU-Kommission und die wichtigsten Leitplanken für den kommenden Verhandlungsmarathon geführt. background.tagesspiegel.de/energie-und-...

„Die EU hat zu wenig Mittel für die Industriepolitik“

Ohne mehr Geld kann die EU ihre Industrieziele bei sauberen Technologien nicht erreichen, warnt Nils Redeker. Der Ökonom argumentiert für einen deutlich größeren EU-Haushalt – und verweist im Intervie...

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The initial fuss over the COM’s MFF proposal has been digested - but the bargaining is only just beginning. In a new policy brief, @nilsredeker.bsky.social, @eulaliarubio.bsky.social, @lindnerjs.bsky.social and I take a closer look at the figures and the direction the negotiations should now take.

Ripe for Reform – What’s in the EU Budget Proposal and What Should Come Next

On 16 July 2025, the European Commission unveiled its proposal for the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028-35, kicking off what promises to be a highly fraught and marathon set of nego...

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Just a few weeks to go before the EU dives into what will likely be a bruising battle over its next budget. @romyha.bsky.social, @eulaliarubio.bsky.social, @lindnerjs.bsky.social l and I took a closer look at the Commission’s proposal. We think successful negotiations now hinge on four things:

Ripe for Reform – What’s in the EU Budget Proposal and What Should Come Next

On 16 July 2025, the European Commission unveiled its proposal for the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028-35, kicking off what promises to be a highly fraught and marathon set of nego...

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No one’s holding their breath for big announcements from today’s EU–China summit. But FDI remains one area where pragmatic cooperation is still possible and, under the right conditions, can strengthen EU industry. In today’s Euractiv op-ed, I outline what it takes to make that happen.

Rapporteur@euractiv.com · last yr.

The EU should hold the door open to Chinese investment. But guard it closely

What does the new Commission budget proposal say on funding for democracy? It increases the funds allocated to defending democracy, rule of law and other Union values from ~1,55bn € (not adjusted for inflation) in the last MFF to 3,18bn € (in 2025 prices).

The budget numbers proposed by the EU COM are finally out - but their interpretation is far from unequivocal. Let me give you some comparisons in 2025 prices which is more informative in terms of actual buying power:

We ran some initial estimates on what today’s EU budget proposal could mean. The numbers aren’t official yet, so details might still change - but the overall picture looks a lot more positive than I expected. Three quick takeaways:

Romy Hansum@romyha.bsky.social · last yr.

1/ The EU Commission proposes a budget 2028-2034 that is around €580bn higher than its precursor. The increase is a bit less enormous considering that NGEU repayments will already consume €168bn. However, there is still quite some additional spending in there, mainly going to the new Pillar II:

1/ The EU Commission proposes a budget 2028-2034 that is around €580bn higher than its precursor. The increase is a bit less enormous considering that NGEU repayments will already consume €168bn. However, there is still quite some additional spending in there, mainly going to the new Pillar II:

The leaked draft of the future Pillar I in the MFF 2028-2034 proposes one large national envelope for both agriculture and cohesion goals - and its allocation across member states sees quite some changes to the well-known Berlin Formula used for cohesion so far.

Paola Tamma@paolatamma.bsky.social · last yr.

Scoop🚨 Brussels will shift billions in EU funds eastward as it seeks to counter security threats from Russia, a leaked formula underpinning the distribution of the future budget shows. www.ft.com/content/c668...

The leaked proposal of the #Competitiveness Fund #ECF still conceals its most important information: its size. However, let’s take a closer look at what’s in and what’s out:

The Who's Who of German foreign policy. Because who needs women in 2025? (Picture by @internationalepolitik.de)

The debate on the future of EU #Cohesion Policy is heating up, with loud voices calling for continuity and strong regional involvement also for the next MFF - including the EPP position adopted on Tuesday. Here are some reflections on its demands…

One day after the end of its Council Presidency, Poland puts forward its demands for the next MFF. Unsurprisingly, CAP and Cohesion funds find another vigorous supporter in Poland. My colleague @nilsredeker.bsky.social has taken a closer look. ⬇️

Nils Redeker@nilsredeker.bsky.social · last yr.

The Commission’s big EU budget proposal lands in two weeks. Now, the Polish government has published its position - and it offer an interesting glimpse into the negotiation drama ahead.

Wer Donnerstag nächste Woche (26.06) in Berlin ist: bei unserem EU to go sprechen @philippverpoort.bsky.social vom PIK und ich über den Clean Industrial Deal und die Zukunft der energieintensiven Industrien - wie immer mit Croissants & Kaffee.

Jacques Delors Centre@delorsberlin.bsky.social · last yr.

📆 Wie kann die EU ihre #Industrie für das grüne Zeitalter rüsten, ohne wirtschaftliche Substanz zu verlieren? ☕ Um diese und weitere Fragen des #CleanIndustrialDeal geht es bei unserem nächsten #EU to go-Frühstück am Donnerstag, den 26. Juni, ab 8.30 Uhr im Q Club in der Friedrichstraße.

Not all absorption difficulties in cohesion policy are due to lacking administrative capacity: EU funds also face surprising non-demand from potential beneficiaries. My research shows that tackling unawareness, administrative burden and financial attractiveness could boost demand. More details here:

Regional & Federal Studies@regfedst.bsky.social · last yr.

🇪🇺🔓 Why do organizations leave 𝗘𝗨 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 on the table? 𝗨𝗻𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 keep potentially eligible organizations away. 📌Don’t miss the #openaccess article by @romyha.bsky.social 👉 doi.org/10.1080/1359... #EU #EUfunds #cohesionpolicy

Excited to start as EU Fiscal and Investment Policy Fellow at the @delorsberlin.bsky.social ! From #MFF negotiations to new #EU #competitiveness priorities - I‘ll be working on the big budget questions facing Europe. Grateful to stay with the fantastic JDC team - now on the think tank side.

📆 Europe’s savings could fuel its future, but they aren’t flowing where they’re needed most. We need a real Savings and Investment Union. But how do we get there? Join us next Tuesday at 4:30pm CET at the @hertieschool.bsky.social or online on Zoom to discuss 👉 www.delorscentre.eu/en/events-at...

Matching savings and investments: The role of banks and capital markets in financing Europe’s f

We are delighted to invite you on Tuesday, 10 June 2025, for a high-level discussion featuring two key figures in financial sector supervision: Claudia Buch, Chair of the Supervisory Board of the Euro...

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🚨 Today, the 2nd session of the European Citizens’ Panel on the future EU budget kicks off! 🚨 150 citizens from all over Europe will be logging in from their homes this weekend to share ideas, debate, and help shape the EU’s next long-term budget! 🌍💶

How can the EU budget adapt to future enlargements? A new European Parliament study, co-authored by our Co-Director @lindnerjs.bsky.social and our PhD candidate @romyha.bsky.social among others, examines this challenge in detail. Read the full report: www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etud...

After days of political brinkmanship, Brussels’ deadlock is over. Von der Leyen’s new Commission seems finally on track to take office Dec 1 – but serious doubts remain whether the compromises struck can truly end deep divisions within the EP’s informal coalition. Let’s unpack the deal 🧵:

Wie geht es nach dem informellen Europäischen Rat in Granada weiter mit EU-Erweiterung und Reform? Darüber sprechen @nvondarza.bsky.social und ich am Montag beim nächsten EU to go-Event - wie immer von 8.30-9.00h in gemütlicher Stimmung bei ☕ und 🥐. Kommt vorbei! www.delorscentre.eu/de/veranstal...

EU zwischen Erweiterung und Reform: Wie weiter nach dem deutsch-franzö

Die EU-Erweiterung ist wieder Top-Priorität auf der europäischen Agenda, ebenso die Frage wie die EU aufnahmebereit werden kann für zukünftig 30+ Mitglieder. Im September hat die deutsch-französi...

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