PNV MEP calls for new EU revenue and stronger regional roles

Ohiane Agirregoitia, a Member of the European Parliament for the PNV, has criticized the proposed European Union Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for the 2028-2034 period, describing it as ‘very improvable.’ She argued that the current budget lacks ambition, as it attempts to address multiplying challenges with a budget that barely increases compared to the current one.

Agirregoitia called for the creation of new revenue streams for the EU to bolster investments in competitiveness, innovation, industrial capacity, strategic autonomy, and security. She warned against weakening essential policies such as cohesion, fisheries, and infrastructure to meet new demands.

Furthermore, the MEP emphasized the need for greater recognition of regional diversity. She expressed concern over attempts to reduce the role of regions like the Basque Country, which holds management competencies, in the decision-making process. She advocated for regions to have a direct voice in matters that affect them directly, such as migration, and suggested that the new budget should provide the necessary support for projects like the Basque Y (TAV) high-speed rail.