On July 3, Business & Science Poland hosted a briefing in Warsaw to address how the upcoming 2028-2034 EU Multiannual Financial Framework can best serve Poland\u2019s competitiveness, security, and investment capacity.<\/p>\n
The discussion centered on the 2028-2034 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), exploring how a restructured budget can respond to competitive pressures, security needs, and industrial transformation costs. Experts debated whether prioritizing flexibility and strategic concentration might inadvertently compromise funding predictability and equitable access for all member states.<\/p>\n
Grzegorz Radziejewski, Chief of Cabinet to Commissioner Piotr Serafin, argued that the proposed budget architecture shifts toward greater flexibility to enable the EU to react effectively to unforeseen crises, noting that current response capabilities have been severely constrained by past events like the COVID-19 pandemic and the energy crisis.<\/p>\n
A core topic was the proposed European Competitiveness Fund and the risk that funds could concentrate solely in ecosystems with high institutional capacity. Aleksandra Karpi\u0144ska of ORLEN S.A. emphasized that technological neutrality, the ability to finance high-potential reduction investments, and the reduction of administrative burdens are essential for the success of future financial instruments.<\/p>\n
Karpi\u0144ska noted that the current iteration of the European Competitiveness Fund does not fully meet business needs, as its criteria and instruments focus on limited technologies. She pointed to a missed opportunity to invest in technologies capable of operating at a larger scale to achieve more significant emission reductions.<\/p>\n
The debate highlighted a major shift in funding priorities, with a substantial increase in support for defense and military mobility. MEP Micha\u0142 Szczerba pointed out that the proposed budget marks a historic commitment to defense, with the component under the “Defence and Space” pillar rising from 14.9 billion euros to 131 billion euros.<\/p>\n
Minister Jurand Drop of the Ministry of Finance emphasized the Polish government’s objective to ensure a more balanced distribution of funds from the European Competitiveness Fund. He stressed that Poland advocates for access for all EU members, rather than relying solely on states that have historically utilized such funds most effectively.<\/p>\n
Regarding cohesion policy, Minister Drop reaffirmed its importance as a tool to counteract economic concentration in the EU center, expressing optimism that the entire budget negotiation process could be concluded by the end of 2026.<\/p>\n
The meeting addressed the future of National and Regional Partnership Plans and the role of local administration. While a new model may improve national planning efficiency, concerns persist regarding whether local beneficiaries will retain sufficient influence over fund distribution or if they will be disproportionately affected by central-level decisions.<\/p>\n
Monika Sikora, Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Funds and Regional Policy, highlighted that combining treaty-based policies like cohesion and agriculture requires building priorities in collaboration with local governments, ensuring regional involvement remains a critical component of the new investment architecture.<\/p>\n
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