The simplification of rules in the upcoming EU budget in the field of research may put undermine the bloc's ability to control how allocated funds are spent, the European Court of Auditors said in a report published on Monday.
The court, which is responsible for auditing how EU funds are collected and spent, has conducted an assessment of the next EU budget for competitiveness and research, which as written totals €409 billion – about one-fifth of the overall €2 trillion EU budget for 2028-2034.
