In their coalition negotiations, the CDU/CSU and SPD are open to a reform of the EU budget and new sources of revenue for the European Union. The next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) of the EU must take into account the „demand for an EU capable of geopolitical action and not be based first and foremost on the status quo,“ according to the draft of the working group on Europe, which is available to Table.Briefings. Priority should be given to strengthening European security and defense capabilities as well as competitiveness.