In his announcement, PASOK’s head of the Eurogroup emphasized that “society is called upon to pay the price of a unfair, undemocratic and inappropriate budget” He added: ‘We give no green light to the proposed budget of austerity measuresยป.
Risks to cohesion and competitiveness
Mr. Maniatis expressed his strong opposition to the idea of the proposed “national plans”, considering them “pure backing on the re -nationalization of European multiannual budget, centered and centered and in centralization and in centralization. substantial betrayal of the regions and of self -government. “
Particular concern, according to himself, the proposed unification of the CAP funds and the cohesion policy. This, he claims, is a “devastating choice” for both the nutritional competence and interests of Europe’s farmers, as well as for the geographical and social convergence of European states and regions.
Mr Maniatis concluded by saying that “a budget cannot be accepted that does not respect the basic democratic rules.” He accused Mrs von der Laen of leading Europe “to fragmentation, marginalization and re -nationalization”, merging financial tools into a single fund, which would lead to “fragmented and ineffective policies, which condemn European competitiveness and durability” As the second largest party in the European Parliament, the socialist group will vote against such a budget.