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EU Clears Spain’s Use of 50% RRF Funds Amid Criticism

5/14/2026

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European Commission and Spain say channeling RRF money into ordinary budget complies with EU rules.
Spain has spent 50 percent of the €79 billion grant by end-2025.
Dutch MEP Dirk Gotink warned the RRF is being used as aid like aid for developing nations.
Alice Weidel of AfD called the EU’s joint debt financing mismanagement and said Spain, lacking a majority, earmarks RRF money for green and digital projects meeting programme goals.

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European Commission and Spain say channeling RRF money into ordinary budget complies with EU rules.
Spain has spent 50 percent of the €79 billion grant by end-2025.
Dutch MEP Dirk Gotink warned the RRF is being used as aid like aid for developing nations.
Alice Weidel of AfD called the EU’s joint debt financing mismanagement and said Spain, lacking a majority, earmarks RRF money for green and digital projects meeting programme goals.