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Serafin Confirmed for EU Budget Commissioner
Polish candidate Piotr Serafin's successful hearing for EU budget commissioner, focusing on security, new funding, and the link between rule of law and budget.
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- What is Serafin's approach to securing new funding sources for the EU budget?
- Serafin advocates for linking reforms with investments in the new MFF, using the 'money for reforms' model proven successful in the Recovery and Resilience Facility. He wants to develop reform plans through dialogue with member states and regions, simplifying the budget and increasing the EU's own resources through new taxes on CO2 emissions and multinational corporations.
- What was the outcome of Serafin's hearing before the European Parliament committees?
- Serafin acknowledged that the EU budget cannot solve all problems and that the new MFF must exceed the current threshold of one percent of the EU's total GDP. Despite this, he successfully navigated his hearing before the European Parliament committees, gaining approval for his nomination.
- What are Piotr Serafin's main priorities as the candidate for EU budget commissioner?
- Piotr Serafin, the Polish candidate for EU budget commissioner, prioritized security, acquiring new funds, and establishing a strong link between rule of law and the budget. His candidacy was supported by committees.
- How does Serafin plan to address the relationship between the EU budget and rule of law?
- Serafin's main task will be preparing the new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for the EU, shaping the EU's actions for the next few years. He emphasized the need for increased funding for priorities such as competitiveness, cohesion, digitalization, agriculture, and environmental protection, and highlighted the growing importance of security and defense in the current geopolitical climate.
- What measures does Serafin propose for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the EU budget?
- Serafin intends to establish a strong connection between rule of law reports and the EU budget, emphasizing the need to enhance the EU's tools for protecting the rule of law. He also plans to strengthen existing institutions combating financial crime, including OLAF, and to ensure that the EU budget can respond quickly to various crises.