By inscribing credits increased by 50% and new European borrowings, we are creating an action capacity of 1.8% of GNP.

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The claimed 50% increase in credits is contradicted by the European Parliament's official position of a 10% increase compared to the Commission's July 2025 proposal.

Omissions

• The EP proposal relates to the MFF 2028-2034 negotiations. The MEP could have been referring to a specific subset of budget headings or comparing against a different baseline, but no official source supports a 50% increase figure.
• The 1.8% of GNP figure could not be verified against official sources; the EP document states the budget totals €1.8 trillion in constant 2025 prices, which is an absolute amount, not a percentage of GNP.

Sources

• PrimaryEuropean Parliament Press Release - EU long-term budget: MEPs want a 10% increase to support EU prioritiesMEPs propose a 10% increase compared to the Commission's July 2025 proposal for the EU long-term budget (MFF 2028-2034)
• PrimaryEuropean Parliament - EU LONG-TERM BUDGET factsheetThe proposed long-term EU budget totals almost €1.8 trillion in commitments (legal promises to pay) in constant 2025 prices