The EP said it would not approve the draft long-term EU budget without a debate. The President of the European Parliament (EP), Roberta Matsula, said that the EU's inflexible financial plan for the years 2028-2034. Not only will it tie its hands in solving the problems facing the EU, but it will also raise very difficult questions when it comes time to report to the voters in 2029 about what has been done. "Of course, the negotiations are still at an early stage.