Funds from the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) may not be used for pension payments. The Commission has clarified this with regard to Spain. The Spanish Court of Auditors had criticized the fact that €2.38 billion of RRF funds had been allocated to pensions.

21. May 2026

Andreas Schwab (CDU) ist binnenmarktpolitischer Sprecher der EVP-Fraktion und Berichterstatter des Europaparlaments zum Digital Markets Act.

Andreas Schwab, Chair of the Committee on Budgetary Control (CONT), had asked the Commission for clarification. (Michael Kienzler)

Last updated: 21. May 2026