The need for reform of the post-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework lies “on the expenditure side”, according to Germany in a position paper published by Agence Europe.
From the very first line of the document, Germany warns that: “There is no basis for increasing the MFF’s volume relative to GNI”. As a result, “Member States’ financial leeway will remain limited”.
However, Germany has agreed “in line with the timetable for the introduction of new own resources,...