(Videorozhovor) Český europoslanec Niedermayer o novom 7-ročnom rozpočte EÚ

Mr Niedermayer how do you evaluate the compromises made in creating the new EU financial framework Which areas do you think are most underfunded in the budget and which are overfunded We only just got started on the budget This structure which recently changed caused strong emotions but it seems to me that the committee has managed the first specific anti-plague measure The key question is whether European politicians who apparently don't even want the budget to be fully modernized This modernization means less certainty regarding the standard recipient more complex considerations from the perspective of member states about the clean position but it should also lead to the fact that those European budget funds as well as from an economic perspective That is a lot significantly lower than the role of the national budget So that it is funded so that the most help can be given in Europe and there I think we are Now the result will be fine-tuned definitely both the political negotiations in the parliament and the interesting ideas will be very complex I am focusing on the Czech Republic and Slovakia Which European programs could be relevant for the Czech Republic and Slovakia in the near future What are the key factors for the modernization of the Czech and Slovak economies I think the hardest part will actually be deciding how to use the greater flexibility at the level of the Czech country and where to invest the money Because from the budget there will be a reduction in the traditional areas such as the CAP and agricultural policy The incoming priorities which are competition solidarity and shorter-term defense In fact next time this conflict was resolved largely within the framework of the budget creation which is budgeted in parts Between these various proposals Now this conflict will take place at the level of decision-making of the member states in dialogue with the commission And I think the biggest question for those countries will be what proportion of those short-term investments they should have Politically attractive and those that can increase the prosperity security or stability of countries But short-term supply may be long-term I would like to stay with Czech Republic and Slovakia for a moment What are the biggest mistakes they make and what do you think about the Czech Republic and Slovakia Which other countries and regions are using European funds I don't fully trust this evaluation It is often said that the system is not very resistant to the misuse of those funds But crime but that's a matter for the courts to decide not politicians But in any case I think that from that amount of money we don't want them to end up getting much more That's how it is in areas that might be more visible like infrastructure Poland sets a high benchmark truly transforming its infrastructure It has modernized for example in the area of school democracies in the Czech Republic it is better More than in Slovakia in the field of healthcare I think we've all gotten a lot out of this whether it's ours or anyone else's Those who say to me "It's a matter of quality of life " Those cities and towns just look much much better they have much better services there But unfortunately that is exactly what does not translate precisely into technical methods Do you see a risk of deviation from European values and rules in the Central European region You are presenting it as if it were some objective process but that is what some politicians support us this deviation from European values which also painfully But it's a very heavy thing on my head It depends on whether other politicians stand against it f they are trying to convince citizens of tha at Europe is a wonderful and extremely important thing Which must be convinced by the test of personal conviction into political components The reform is very broad as I would say what tasks we have When together with the scientific community of that empty Europe must create its own defense When it comes to reforms people usually talk about things What is an improvement in the labor market that they are really looking for in Europe These are the fiscal reforms that will get the public finances under control To a sustainable path of doing the right thing which is extremely important But I feel that what is extremely decisive for Europe's future is If we start effective reforms When it comes to Europe's future it is crucial to take a clear stance If we start effective reforms Would the European Union move forward on the issue of joint financing according to you For example common European taxes or a larger share of own resources I think we should move it so that we can build it More about European taxes major own resources That actually politically frames the idea of testifying how politically it might have made sense We should somehow present the natural and manageable nature Which you refer to when there are some plausible fundamental areas Things we must quickly do together or implement or strengthen it so we will endure it together and finance it together So it offers a means of exhausting the defense in this area I think that if the European part of defense were created together a joint venture we would get a lot of it Something much better than the defense of freedom there is nothing there It will certainly appeal to all Europeans Last question Should the European Union significantly increase investments in research and innovation What would that mean in terms of a radical shift in budget priorities The answer is not simply yes but it is not that straightforward Because you probably know from Slovakia but not only from the Czech and other teams at not all money that is actually invested in science and research and innovatio Brings more and bigger And we live in a world where more and old everything The funding of average research actually brings about very little effect Note that it appears our problem is not that serious That they would invest a small volume of public needs into R&D and innovation but it's because firm investments are lower and especially are structurally focused in certain areas which do not indicate an economic recovery because that question is much more complicated than it seems at above all the quality of the workforce that human capital connected with innovations and scientific research They decide which countries are heading into a lot of complications Thank you very much for the interview