EGMONT POLICY BRIEF 342 Promoting European Democracy and Solidarity in a Wider EU

EGMONT POLICY BRIEF 342 – APRIL 2024 – Promoting European Democracy and Solidarity in a Wider EU Lila Djait The Egmont Royal Institute for International Relations, transparent legal framework, is the bedrock of the union with the support of the Belgian Ministry of Foreign itself. [...] These reports, released yearly, provide surrounding the enlargement of the EU, adherence to the a comprehensive overview of the situation in each member rule of law, fiscal stewardship, and the need for a cohesive state, highlighting challenges and areas for improvement. [...] Building on this development, the fourth edition2 the European Union operate under a predictable and of the rule of law reports, released in July 2023, analyzed EGMONT POLICY BRIEF 342 | PROMOTING EUROPEAN DEMOCRACY AND SOLIDARITY IN A WIDER EU the recommendations issued in 2022. [...] Furthermore, The future of the EU’s budget stands at a critical juncture, exploring new revenue streams, such as the “own shaped by the fiscal constraints of its member states, the resources” can reinforce the EU’s financial autonomy looming conclusion of the Recovery and Resilience Facility and lessen dependency on member state contributions. [...] The EU needs to adapt to the new budgetary reality, Its strength lies in its unwavering commitment to the rule acknowledging the limitations imposed by the current of law and democratic values, which not only safeguard economic climate.