Protecting European money and the rule of law
MEPs point out that although the EU has repeatedly noted problems with the rule of law in some Member States, the instrument of conditionality has only been formally used once since 2021. This, according to the Parliament, shows the need for a simpler and faster launch of the mechanism.
A fundamental criticism is the lack of transparency. MEPs are therefore proposing a public online portal where individual cases can be tracked from the first alert to the eventual release of funds, and they also want to strengthen Parliament's oversight to Council level.
Parliament also stresses that the final beneficiaries - such as universities, small businesses or civil society - should not have to pay the price for the misconduct of their governments. The Commission is to ensure that European money reaches them even when funds are suspended.
The report also warns that proposals for the next EU multiannual budget could weaken the protection of government rights. MEPs said the freezing and release of funds must be based solely on clear and verifiable criteria, not on political bargaining.
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