By defining how much and in which areas the EU should invest over seven years, the MFF is an expression of political priorities as much as a budgetary planning tool.
Määratledes selle, kuidas ja millistesse valdkondadesse peaks EL seitsme aasta jooksul investeerima, on mitmeaastane finantsraamistik nii poliitiliste prioriteetide väljendus kui ka eelarve planeerimise vahend.