“A Europe that fails to invest in the future today is a Europe headed for a slow decline.” It was stated by Nicola Zingaretti, a Member of the European Parliament from the Democratic Party (PD), during the event “Prospects for the EU Budget: Balancing Competitiveness and Social Cohesion – MFF 2028–2034” in Brussels. The discussion, organized by Legacoop, brought together cooperative enterprises, European institutions, and the Italian government to discuss the future EU budget and the need for greater boldness in investment.