EU budget reform: experts see these oppo • Table.Briefings

The new budget structure poses a number of risks for research, say experts in Brussels. One of these is that without a concrete commitment to a fixed budget, funds could be quickly reallocated.

According to a media report, the Commission is considering a fundamental restructuring of the EU budget. Experts and industry representatives see this as an opportunity to reduce bureaucracy and increase flexibility – but also as a clear risk.

The Commission’s possible plans to fundamentally restructure the EU budget are provoking mixed reactions in Brussels and the sectors likely to be affected. Representatives of research and agriculture expect significant changes in their sectors.

EU budget reform: experts see these opportunities and risks

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