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As the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) approaches its 2026 deadline, it continues to drive positive reforms and investments across the EU.\u00a0As a cornerstone of\u00a0NextGenerationEU, the RRF has already disbursed\u00a0\u20ac367 billion across Member States,\u00a0<\/strong>contributing to key objectives such as economic and social resilience, and the green and digital transitions. Today, the Commission presents its fourth annual report, underscoring the Facility’s progress and calling for action to maximize its benefits.<\/p>\n Building a resilient future<\/strong><\/p>\n The report published today shows that the RRF has enhanced public investment \u2013 expected to rise to 3.8% of GDP in 2025, up from 3.2% in 2019 \u2013 for instance by supporting the decarbonisation and digitalisation of industrial production and services, or deploying over 900,000 clean vehicle recharging stations and connecting 16 million households to high-speed internet.<\/p>\n The Facility has also supported a wide range of structural reforms, also aimed at boosting long-term growth and economic and social resilience. They include speeding up planning and permitting, digitalising public services, addressing labour market vulnerabilities or enhancing quality of education across Member States.<\/p>\n The combination of reforms and investments has helped to maximise their impact and has led to improvements in public services and the business environment, as well as the quality of life for citizens in areas such as healthcare, education or infrastructure.<\/p>\n A win for all EU Member States<\/strong><\/p>\n In addition to its positive impact on production and employment in each Member State, the RRF generates strong spillover effects across borders. When demand rises in one Member State, it fuels demand for imports from other Member States, supporting growth and employment throughout the EU. All Member States benefit, and for some, the overall economic impact is more than double the size of their national RRF envelope thanks to these cross-border spillovers. This reflects the deep economic integration within the EU.<\/p>\n Protecting EU financial interests<\/strong><\/p>\n Protecting the financial interests of the Union remains central in the RRF implementation. The Commission continued to constructively engage with the European Court of Auditors (ECA) over the last year, swiftly acting on its recommendations. While conducting its own audits, the Commission supported the ECA’s scrutiny on all grant payments and several RRF-related performance audits. Drawing on its audit findings, the Commission has strengthened audits and reinforced controls to ensure transparency and accountability.<\/p>\n