The next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and its Flexibility

In-Depth Analysis 15-11-2017

This briefing note provides some reflections on the challenges facing the next Multi-Annual Financial Framework (MFF) and discusses ways to enhance the flexibility of the EU budget. An analysis of the use of existing flexibility provisions in the current MFF is followed by some recommendations on how to enhance flexibility in the post-2020 MFF.