Rule of law conditionality in MFF negotiations

This procedure concerns the establishment of a mechanism to protect the EU budget. It ensures that funds are only provided to Member States that respect the rule of law, preventing the misuse of public money and upholding the core values of the European Union.

This affects EU Member States and the management of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). It allows the EU to suspend or limit funding to countries where systemic breaches of the rule of law affect the budget's financial interests.