Under this alternative budget, long-term competitiveness is prioritised and member states’ contribution to the EU reduced. This publication reduces the next MFF by 10%, saves the EU about €100bn, cuts €10bn from the UK’s contribution but boosts spending in areas such as research, innovation, venture capital funds and humanitarian aid.
Source: BNE
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Posted on June 21st, 2011
This publication makes many suggestions as to what EU policy makers should do to bolster the EU’s competitiveness. The following themes emerge with particular strength.
Europe’s economy. EU member states must get public spending on a sustainable footing and seek cross-party and social consensus on how to reform pensions, healthcare and employment in the long term.
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