Metsola to Commission: Change the legal basis for the €150bn defence fund or face EU court.
6 May 2025
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has warned the European Commission that bypassing Parliament for the billion-euro joint procurement loans could trigger legal action at the EU’s top court.
Article 122 of the EU Treaty, normally used in emergencies, allows the Commission to push through proposals, minimising Parliament's negotiating time.
Article 122 of the EU Treaty, normally used in emergencies, allows the Commission to push through proposals, minimising Parliament's negotiating time.