Highlights - CONT Public Hearing - Committee on Budgetary Control
On 15 June 2021, the CONT Committee will organise a public hearing on the topic "Will simplifications suggested for the new period bring the necessary balance between more efficient, effective and correct spending of EU funds?".
- On 15 June 2021, the CONT Committee will organise a public hearing on the topic "Will simplifications suggested for the new period bring the necessary balance between more efficient, effective and correct spending of EU funds?".
- Among the Commissions aims for the MFF 2021-2027 are to simplify the structure of the EU budget and to increase flexibility within programs.
- Simplification can reduce the risk of errors, help avoid delays and lead to a higher absorption of funds.
- The CONT Committee intends to examine the relationship between risk, errors, and simplification; and how best to ensure that the essential checks and balances continue to take place.