The European Commission (EC) published a Communication on ‘The Road to the next Multiannual Financial Framework’, outlining the key policy and budgetary challenges that will shape the design of the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and laying the groundwork for the reflection on how to adapt the EU’s long-term budget to evolving needs and priorities.
In parallel, the EC launched a broad Open Public Consultation and invites Member States governments, regional entities, and citizens to express their views on the future of the EU budget and the policies it should support. This consultation consists of seven sections and will be open for the next 12 weeks until 7 May 2025.
Particular attention should be given to the Consultation on EU funding for competitiveness, which covers the future EU policies in the field of Research and Innovation.