MEP Mihai Tudose (S&D) has asked the European Commission what measures it will take to improve the transparency and traceability of EU funds, citing a recent European Court of Auditors audit that found insufficient data collection to verify payment histories from source to final destination. The question, submitted on 11 May 2026, targets the Recovery and Resilience Facility and warns that without better data, there is uncertainty about whether funds were used efficiently and covered real costs.
The written parliamentary question (E-001947/2026) follows the Court of Auditors' criticism of the Commission's lack of clarity in EU data collection regulations. Tudose called the current situation "unacceptable" and insisted it is the Commission's duty to eliminate such shortcomings in the next multiannual financial framework.
Policy orientation The question pushes for stronger oversight and accountability in EU spending, particularly for large-scale instruments like the RRF. Tudose's intervention signals concern among MEPs about the Commission's ability to track funds and prevent misuse, potentially leading to demands for stricter reporting requirements or legislative changes in the upcoming MFF negotiations.
Expected follow-up The Commission is expected to reply within approximately six weeks. Its answer will indicate whether it plans to tighten data collection rules or rely on existing mechanisms, shaping the debate on budget transparency ahead of the next MFF.
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