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Discharge for 2023 budget: Other institutions
During its May plenary session, the European ºÏ·¨²©²ÊÍøÕ¾ is scheduled to vote on the discharge for the implementation of the 2023 EU budget. The Committee on Budgetary Control (CONT) recommends granting discharge for eight administrative sections, alongside the European Public Prosecutor's Office. It recommends postponing the decision on granting discharge to the European Council and the Council of the EU.
Discharge for 2023 budget: EU decentralised agencies and joint undertakings
During the May I plenary session, as part of the discharge procedure for the 2023 financial year, the European ºÏ·¨²©²ÊÍøÕ¾ is due to vote on discharge for 33 EU decentralised agencies and 11 joint undertakings (JUs). The Committee on Budgetary Control (CONT) recommends granting discharge to all decentralised agencies, bodies and JUs, except for the European Union Asylum Agency (EUAA), for which it proposes that the decision on discharge be postponed.
Discharge for 2023 budget: European Commission
During the May I plenary session, the European ºÏ·¨²©²ÊÍøÕ¾ is to decide on granting discharge for the 2023 financial year to the different EU institutions and bodies. Accounting for more than 95 % of the overall EU budget, the European Commission's budget is at the centre of the discharge procedure. The discharge of the Commission includes its six executive agencies and the grant component of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). Separate discharge is granted to the Commission concerning the ...
State of play: EU support to Ukraine - Payments, reform and investment, use of immobilised Russian assets
Since the start of Russia's full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine in February 2022, the European Union has provided Ukraine with financial, military and humanitarian support on an unprecedented level. To date, the support to Ukraine from 'Team Europe' – comprising the EU and its Member States – amounts to €143 billion. This support includes macro-financial assistance, financial support through the Ukraine Facility, humanitarian aid and military assistance from Member States and through the ...
This study introduces Members of the European ºÏ·¨²©²ÊÍøÕ¾ to the different estimates of the level of error affecting EU expenditure in cohesion policy. It explains how the European Commission calculates the estimated ‘risk at payment’ and ‘risk at closure’, how the European Court of Auditors calculates the ‘estimated level of error’ and how the two methodologies differ. The conclusion provides guidance on interpreting the different estimates.
Budgetary Outlook for the European Union 2025
This study seeks to provide a concise and succinct overview of the structure, key facts and figures, and rules and procedures of the EU budget, and informs on the latest developments in EU finances and budgeting. It aims to serve both as a reference guide for experienced EU budget actors and as a primer for newcomers to the EU budget. It continues an annual series of 'Outlooks' produced by the European ºÏ·¨²©²ÊÍøÕ¾ary Research Service (EPRS) over the past eight years. This study analyses the expenditure ...
Nomination for a Member of the European Court of Auditors: Romania
This note describes the treaty provisions and appointment procedure for ECA members at EU level. In addition, it provides information on the national nomination procedure for the ECA member in Romania and the country’s candidate.
Mapping the current structure and discovering the potential of ‘other revenue’
This research study provides an overview of other revenue and its current and potential future relevance in the EU revenue system. After setting out the conceptual foundations and important definitions related to other revenue, the study maps the different categories of other revenue and presents their development over time. Finally, the study discusses several options to strengthen the role of other revenue, considering both existing and potential new other revenue sources. This study was provided ...
Research for REGI, CONT and BUDG Committees Cohesion Policy Calendar (2021-2027 and 2014-2020 Programming Periods) February 2025 update
The implementation timetable for cohesion policy is defined largely by its legislative framework. In order to be able to plan parliamentary work and exercise systematic scrutiny of policy implementation and of the Commission’s work, it is essential to have an overview of the timing of different steps in policy implementation in the coming years. This type of briefing was first published (and subsequently updated) in 2014 covering the 2014-2020 programming period. This version includes the policy ...
Performance-based Instruments: How could their design be improved?
The expanded use of performance-based instruments, notably as used in the Recovery and Resilience Facility, requires adaptation of budgetary control. This study examines how key changes, such as financing not linked to costs and the use of milestones and targets to trigger disbursement alter budgetary control, The study also puts forward recommendations for the CONT committee of the European ºÏ·¨²©²ÊÍøÕ¾ to consider in influencing negotiations on the next MFF.