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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

The EU Innovation Fund: too slow for the cleantech sector 📌 Shortcomings in project-maturity checks lead to delays and cancellations 📌 Resource allocation lacks a structured strategic analysis www.eca.europa.eu/en/news/NEWS...

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

The EU’s vision of citizen energy remains a dream – for now 📌Unclear EU guidelines limit wider participation by apartment-building owner associations 📌Delays in grid connections and lack of storage incentives stall energy community projects eca.europa.eu/en/news/NEWS...

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

EU needs to step up a level on improving global nuclear safety There is a lack of 📌a comprehensive and up-to-date strategic approach 📌prioritization and 📌monitoring of EU funding eca.europa.eu/en/news/NEWS...

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Innovation in agriculture is not cultivated enough in the EU 📌Many supported projects lacked innovation potential or practical impact 📌Results were hampered by a lack of focus on farmers’ needs and poor dissemination www.eca.europa.eu/en/news/NEWS...

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

EU budget 2028-2034: auditors warn about new European Fund and performance measuring 📌Merging different funds combining policies with different objectives will challenge member states 📌design weaknesses make it difficult to assess performance eca.europa.eu/en/publicati...

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

EU’s ambitious plan to combat #cancer suffers from uncertainty 📌Many initiatives are laudable, but overlap and lack sustainability 📌Cancer inequalities persist within and between EU countries eca.europa.eu/en/news/NEWS...

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Next opinion on Single Market and Customs Programme - merging five existing EU instruments into a single legal framework 📌substantial increase compared to predecessor programmes 📌activities covered are diverse and will require clear governance arrangements www.eca.europa.eu/en/publicati...

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Fraud in the EU’s €650 billion #COVID fund: protection is patchy 📌EU budget insufficiently protected, and may not recover money fraudulently spent 📌EU’s anti-fraud framework for pandemic recovery funding has improved, but some systemic weaknesses remain www.eca.europa.eu/en/news/NEWS...

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Global Europe and Union Civil Protection Mechanism: opinions for next EU budget @euauditors.bsky.social raise concerns about 📌lack of cost analysis justifying higher budget 📌risk that subsidised loans increase EU borrowing and losses have to be covered by EU budget www.eca.europa.eu/en/news/NEWS...

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Agriculture – further ECA opinion on the EU budget for 2028–2034 published @euauditors.bsky.social 📌warn of several risks due to uncertainty and lack of clarity 📌stress that EU funding must remain traceable eca.europa.eu/en/news/NEWS...

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Urban mobility: more local effort needed to promote sustainable commuter mobility as a viable alternative 📌Urban mobility plans do not always take proper account of commuter flows 📌the way commuters’ needs and climate objectives are met needs to be improved www.eca.europa.eu/en/news/NEWS...

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

EU risks running short of raw materials for renewables 📌EU struggles to free itself from dependence on imports from a small number of countries 📌Securing supply by 2030 appears out of reach www.eca.europa.eu/en/news/NEWS...

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

EU budget for 2028-2034: auditors’ opinion on spending and revenue rules 📌Intention to simplify by reducing programs depend on implementation 📌Auditors don't see reduction of burden on member states, 77 % continues to be financed from national budgets eca.europa.eu/en/news/news...

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

@euauditors.bsky.social call for a review of the EU’s agricultural support for its outermost regions 📌Little progress has been made on diversifying crops and livestock 📌Environmental challenges and an ageing farmer population threaten agricultural sustainability www.eca.europa.eu/en/news/NEWS...

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

EU multibillion transport megaprojects: mind the gaps 📌Construction costs of major EU transport infrastructures on the rise 📌 2030 completion target for the core transport network now out of reach www.eca.europa.eu/en/news/NEWS...

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

@euauditors.bsky.social reveal gaps in olive oil checks 📌 Despite comprehensive rules for conformity checks, member states do not fully apply them 📌 Checks for pesticide residues in EU-produced olive oil work well, those for other contaminants are less developed www.eca.europa.eu/en/news/NEWS...

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

1st special report of 2026 is going to be published by @euauditors.bsky.social on control systems for olive oil in the EU on 14/01! The audit reviewed ➡️ the design of the control framework ➡️its implementation in four member states: Belgium🇧🇪, Greece🇬🇷, Italy🇮🇹, and Spain🇪🇸. Stay tuned!

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

EU’s anti-fraud fight: @euauditors.bsky.social flag weaknesses - EPPO and OLAF cooperation affected by inefficient exchange of information - European Commission's oversight of repayments to the EU budget insufficient 👉 www.eca.europa.eu/en/news/NEWS...

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Environment and climate: impact of the EU’s LIFE strategic projects is unclear 📌 Projects do not necessarily prioritise member states’ most important environmental and climate needs 📌Inadequate monitoring inhibits clear assessment of the projects’ overall impact www.eca.europa.eu/en/news/NEWS...

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

EU cohesion policy: auditors call for increased reuse of funds Financial instruments are meant to allow for repeated use of funds, but -> opportunity to multiply impact of investments has been missed -> rules do not offer sufficient incentives for reusing money www.eca.europa.eu/de/news/NEWS...

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

📅 New report on municipal waste on 26 Nov! 1️⃣ Were the COM's initiatives and enforcement fit for purpose? 2️⃣ Have the four sampled member states made good progress in achieving EU waste targets and objectives? 3️⃣ Were the 16 sampled projects implemented well? 📲Stay tuned!

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

EU fight against hunger in Sub-Saharan Africa lacks clear focus 📌EU actions did not consistently target the regions or communities most in need 📌Projects were not always tailored to realities and challenges on the ground eca.europa.eu/en/news/NEWS...

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Reinforcing trust through audit – @euauditors.bsky.social publish Work Programme 2026+ 📌73 reports on competitiveness, defence, climate change and the EU’s financial interests 📌10 opinions on the legislative proposals for the EU’s next long-term budget www.eca.europa.eu/en/news/NEWS...

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

EU joint undertakings: Green light on finances, one major risk area detected according to @euauditors.bsky.social 📌 persistent errors in grant payments, mainly relating to staff cost declarations 📌risk-based control framework is not yet implemented in some Joint undertakings

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

@euauditors.bsky.social give good marks to the EU agencies, but 📌 33 agencies need to improve in several areas particularly when handling public procurement 📌 other challenges include budgetary management, and management and control systems www.eca.europa.eu/en/news/NEWS...

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

#COVID recovery billions could have done more for EU businesses: 📌€109 billion was allocated to boost Europe’s business environment, but 📌almost half the business challenges were largely unaddressed www.eca.europa.eu/en/news/NEWS...

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

📍 Zum fünften Mal Präsentation des Jahresberichts von @euauditors.bsky.social im Haus der EU in Wien - fast schon ein kleines Jubiläum! 🇪🇺 Ein großes Dankeschön an Patrick Lobis und seinem Team für die Organisation und an alle, die gestern dabei waren! 🙏

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

@euauditors.bsky.social Annual report: Errors in EU spending persist while debt burden increases 📌adverse opinion on EU’s spending for 6th consecutive year, 3,6% error rate Growing debt burden poses risks to future EU budgets 📌Absorption rate of funds still low www.eca.europa.eu/en/news/NEWS...

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

📢 @euauditors.bsky.social Annual report will be published on Thursday, 9th October 📲 Stay tuned!

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

EU Funds for Research/development: Unclear if EU regional specialisation lives up to lofty promises 📌 15 years after launch, smart specialisation still lacks clear evidence of success 📌 Innovation strategies defined at regional level may not match EU priorities www.eca.europa.eu/en/news/news...

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Medicine shortages still a chronic headache for the EU 📌 structural problems persist 📌efforts to tackle the root causes of shortages remain at an early stage www.eca.europa.eu/en/news/NEWS...

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

EU trade aid for poorest countries remains below target 📌funding rate has actually fallen recently instead of rising 📌goal of 25 % funding by 2030 is unlikely to be achieved 📌funding target was never translated into an operational action plan www.eca.europa.eu/de/news/NEWS...

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

📢 New report on EU measures to ensure availability of medicines on 17 Sep! The auditors examined whether the COM and European Medicines Agency 📌 prevent, mitigate critical shortages effectively 📌 addressed root causes of the problem 📌 removed barriers to the single market for medicines 💊 👇

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Congratulations to my dear colleague @tonymurphyeca.bsky.social on being re-elected as President of @euauditors.bsky.social ! I look forward to continuing our journey together and serve Europe with commitment and heart. Wishing you and us every success for this new mandate! 🌍💙

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

@euauditors.bsky.social and the European University Institute, has opened applications for its postgraduate research grant programme. 💶 Two grants of 5000 Euro 📅 Apply by 6 Oct Research in EU public finance is key to transparency and accountability. I encourage young scholars to take this chance!

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

New review by @euauditors.bsky.social - How future EU #cohesion policy could be more successful: 📌Focus on strategic EU objectives 📌flexibility in programming funds, 📌timely implementation eca.europa.eu/en/news/NEWS...

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Next EU budget to be more targeted, effective and closely aligned with the EU's political priorities: 📌 use the opportunity to learn from the past 📌 focus on simplification, flexibility and ensuring proper accountability www.eca.europa.eu/de/news/NEWS...

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

New report on "Forest Fires" on 11 June! ➡️ @euauditors.bsky.social assesses how effectively EU funding for preventing, preparing for, and recovering from forest fires is used. ➡️ Four EU countries in particular were examined: 📍 Greece 📍 Spain 📍 Poland 📍 Portugal Stay tuned!

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

It was a real pleasure to meet Austrians working in the EU institutions here in LUX ! Our guests were very interested in the results of our #RRF audits, as they are all involved in this topic from different perspectives😊.

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Great experience to take part in the Public Procurement Symposium 2025 in Bochum, where I presented the European Court of Auditors report on Public Procurement. Stimulating discussions with knowledgeable practitioners with strong expertise in procurement law!

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

EU unsuccessful so far at boosting supplementary pensions to ensure adequate retirement income 📌Lack of transparency in the costs and returns of the schemes 📌 Pan-European pensions still not a viable saving option for retirement www.eca.europa.eu/en/news/NEWS...

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Thinking about your next big step? Traineeship at @euauditors.bsky.social !! ECA is looking for motivated students/graduates who would like to gain first experience of working in the EU administration. A perfect chance to work in a truly European environment. 📅 Deadline 31 Mai 2025!

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

🔊New report on supplementary pension schemes next week! @euauditors.bsky.social assessed whether COM and EIOPA have taken effective steps to improve pensions in Europe by 📌supporting stronger occupational pension funds 📌developing pension products that works for all EU citizens. 👇

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Honoured to visit Saudi Arabia’s General Court of Audit with @euauditors.bsky.social President Tony Murphy. Warm dialogue, shared goals & promising talks on #AI in audit. Looking forward to stronger cooperation and lasting partnership.

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Auditors reveal lessons from weaknesses in the EU’s €650 billion 💸recovery pot 📌RRF played a crucial role in the recovery from the pandemic 📌but it is not performance-based, and 📌at the same time, controls are lax! eca.europa.eu/en/news/NEWS...

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Cohesion policiy regulations: New opinion on proposed changes to new EU priorities, such as defence. @euauditors.bsky.social 📌acknowledge need to respond to changing security environment 📌warn that proposals increase complexity, dilute focus on regional disparities eca.europa.eu/de/news/NEWS...

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

European Court of Auditors Annual activity report: fully committed to safeguarding EU finances @euauditors.bsky.social 📌evaluate financial management of EU funds 📌assess value for money provided by EU action 📌remain vigilant in a changing budgetary landscape eca.europa.eu/de/news/NEWS...

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Microchips: 🇪🇺 EU off the pace in a global race 📌To achieve 20% target we would have to roughly quadruple our capacity by 2030 - 20% is out of reach 📌Issues like access to raw materials, energy costs, geopolitical tensions pose additional challenges eca.europa.eu/de/news/NEWS...

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

🔊 New report on EU’s strategy for Hashtag#microships! 📅 28 April 2025 🔎 European Court of Auditors assessed: 📌 the alignment of funding with the EU's strategic objectives 📌the timeliness and progress of implementation of the Chips Act 📌whether it reached its overall objective 📲 Stay tuned!

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Helga Berger @helgaberger.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Riesling Transparenz getauft ✨ Große Ehre und Freude gestern bei der feierlichen Weinsegnung von Norbert Walters 2024er Wein die Rolle der Weinpatin übernommen zu haben! Ein herzliches Dankeschön an Norbert Walter und an Michael Höllerer ! 👏

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