The European Parliament is advocating for a nearly €200 billion increase in the next EU budget, aiming for a 10% overall rise while keeping the repayment of the Next Generation EU debt outside the budget. This position is likely to conflict with EU governments, who are hesitant to raise their contributions. The Parliament adopted its stance with a significant majority, and negotiations are expected to be challenging. The Commission has proposed new revenue sources to help bridge the budget gap, but the Parliament is cautious about increased flexibility in spending, emphasizing the need for transparency.