EU Parliament Sets Budget Direction

Following a crucial vote in the plenary session, the European Parliament is poised to clarify its stance on the forthcoming Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028-2034. A press conference is scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 14:00 CET, where key figures including Parliament’s president Roberta Metsola and co-rapporteurs Siegfried Mureşan and Carla Tavares will address the media.

The conference will take place at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, specifically in the Daphne Caruana Galizia press conference room, with provisions for both physical and remote attendance through the platform, Interactio. The event promises comprehensive language support, offering interpretation in English, French, German, Romanian, Portuguese, and Maltese, and will also be streamed live online for global accessibility.

This briefing follows the interim report vote on the Commission’s proposal for the EU’s long-term budget spanning from 2028 to 2034. The outcomes of this plenary session are pivotal as they set the Parliament’s negotiation benchmarks for the upcoming budgetary periods. The press conference is not only a platform to disseminate the Parliament’s consolidated positions but also serves as a critical point for journalists to engage directly with leading figures through the Interactio system. Journalists new to this system are encouraged to connect ahead to familiarize themselves with the technology and ensure smooth participation.

Further details and documents related to the Parliament’s position and priorities for the MFF are accessible through the European Parliament’s official press and document portals, ensuring transparency and widespread access to the legislative process.