REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agencies for the financial year 2023

14.4.2025 - (2024/2030(DEC))

Committee on Budgetary Control
Rapporteur: Erik Marquardt

Amendments

• 001-004 (PDF - 111 KB)
• 001-004 (DOC - 30 KB)
• 005-014 (PDF - 139 KB)
• 005-014 (DOC - 33 KB)
• 015-022 (PDF - 128 KB)
• 015-022 (DOC - 32 KB)
• 023-029 (PDF - 120 KB)
• 023-029 (DOC - 31 KB)
• 030-035 (PDF - 132 KB)
• 030-035 (DOC - 31 KB)
• 036-044 (PDF - 122 KB)
• 036-044 (DOC - 31 KB)

PR_DEC_Agencies

CONTENTS

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European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators

1. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON DISCHARGE IN RESPECT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BUDGET

2. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON THE CLOSURE OF THE ACCOUNTS

Agency for Support for BEREC

3. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON DISCHARGE IN RESPECT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BUDGET

4. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON THE CLOSURE OF THE ACCOUNTS

Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union

5. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON DISCHARGE IN RESPECT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BUDGET

6. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON THE CLOSURE OF THE ACCOUNTS

European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training

7. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON DISCHARGE IN RESPECT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BUDGET

8. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON THE CLOSURE OF THE ACCOUNTS

European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training

9. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON DISCHARGE IN RESPECT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BUDGET

10. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON THE CLOSURE OF THE ACCOUNTS

European Union Aviation Safety Agency

11. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON DISCHARGE IN RESPECT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BUDGET

12. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON THE CLOSURE OF THE ACCOUNTS

European Banking Authority

13. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON DISCHARGE IN RESPECT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BUDGET

14. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON THE CLOSURE OF THE ACCOUNTS

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

15. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON DISCHARGE IN RESPECT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BUDGET

16. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON THE CLOSURE OF THE ACCOUNTS

European Chemicals Agency

17. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON DISCHARGE IN RESPECT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BUDGET

18. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON THE CLOSURE OF THE ACCOUNTS

European Environment Agency

19. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON DISCHARGE IN RESPECT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BUDGET

20. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON THE CLOSURE OF THE ACCOUNTS

European Fisheries Control Agency

21. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON DISCHARGE IN RESPECT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BUDGET

22. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON THE CLOSURE OF THE ACCOUNTS

European Food Safety Authority

23. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON DISCHARGE IN RESPECT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BUDGET

24. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON THE CLOSURE OF THE ACCOUNTS

European Institute for Gender Equality

25. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON DISCHARGE IN RESPECT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BUDGET

26. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON THE CLOSURE OF THE ACCOUNTS

European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority

27. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON DISCHARGE IN RESPECT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BUDGET

28. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON THE CLOSURE OF THE ACCOUNTS

European Institute of Innovation and Technology

29. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON DISCHARGE IN RESPECT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BUDGET

30. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON THE CLOSURE OF THE ACCOUNTS

European Labour Authority

31. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON DISCHARGE IN RESPECT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BUDGET

32. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON THE CLOSURE OF THE ACCOUNTS

European Medicines Agency

33. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON DISCHARGE IN RESPECT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BUDGET

34. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON THE CLOSURE OF THE ACCOUNTS

European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (now European Union Drugs Agency)

35. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON DISCHARGE IN RESPECT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BUDGET

36. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON THE CLOSURE OF THE ACCOUNTS

European Maritime Safety Agency

37. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON DISCHARGE IN RESPECT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BUDGET

38. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON THE CLOSURE OF THE ACCOUNTS

European Union Agency for Cybersecurity

39. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON DISCHARGE IN RESPECT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BUDGET

40. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON THE CLOSURE OF THE ACCOUNTS

European Union Agency for Railways

41. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON DISCHARGE IN RESPECT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BUDGET

42. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON THE CLOSURE OF THE ACCOUNTS

Euratom Supply Agency

43. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON DISCHARGE IN RESPECT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BUDGET

44. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON THE CLOSURE OF THE ACCOUNTS

European Securities and Markets Authority

45. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON DISCHARGE IN RESPECT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BUDGET

46. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON THE CLOSURE OF THE ACCOUNTS

European Training Foundation

47. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON DISCHARGE IN RESPECT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BUDGET

48. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON THE CLOSURE OF THE ACCOUNTS

European Union Agency for Asylum

49. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON DISCHARGE IN RESPECT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BUDGET

50. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON THE CLOSURE OF THE ACCOUNTS

European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice

51. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON DISCHARGE IN RESPECT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BUDGET

52. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON THE CLOSURE OF THE ACCOUNTS

European Agency for Safety and Health at Work

53. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON DISCHARGE IN RESPECT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BUDGET

54. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON THE CLOSURE OF THE ACCOUNTS

European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions

55. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON DISCHARGE IN RESPECT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BUDGET

56. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON THE CLOSURE OF THE ACCOUNTS

European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation

57. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON DISCHARGE IN RESPECT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BUDGET

58. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON THE CLOSURE OF THE ACCOUNTS

European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation

59. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON DISCHARGE IN RESPECT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BUDGET

60. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON THE CLOSURE OF THE ACCOUNTS

European Union Agency for the Space Programme

61. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON DISCHARGE IN RESPECT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BUDGET

62. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON THE CLOSURE OF THE ACCOUNTS

European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights

63. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON DISCHARGE IN RESPECT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BUDGET

64. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON THE CLOSURE OF THE ACCOUNTS

European Border and Coast Guard Agency

65. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON DISCHARGE IN RESPECT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BUDGET

66. PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION ON THE CLOSURE OF THE ACCOUNTS

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ANNEX: ENTITIES OR PERSONS FROM WHOM THE RAPPORTEUR HAS RECEIVED INPUT

OPINION OF THE COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS

OPINION OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT, CLIMATE AND FOOD SAFETY

OPINION OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORT AND TOURISM

OPINION OF THE COMMITTEE ON FISHERIES

OPINION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CULTURE AND EDUCATION

OPINION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL LIBERTIES, JUSTICE AND HOME AFFAIRS

OPINION OF THE COMMITTEE ON WOMEN'S RIGHTS AND GENDER EQUALITY

INFORMATION ON ADOPTION IN COMMITTEE RESPONSIBLE

FINAL VOTES BY ROLL CALL IN COMMITTEE RESPONSIBLE

 

1. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[1],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[2] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Agency in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[3], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[4], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2019/942 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2019 establishing a European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators[5], and in particular Article 35 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[6], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Grants the Director of the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2023;

2. Sets out its observations in the resolution below;

3. Instructs its President to forward this decision, and the resolution forming an integral part of it, to the Director of the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

2. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on the closure of the accounts of the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[7],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[8] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Agency in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[9], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[10], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2019/942 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2019 establishing a European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators[11], and in particular Article 35 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[12], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators for the financial year 2023;

2. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Director of the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

 

 

3. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Agency for Support for BEREC for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the Agency for Support for BEREC for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[13],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[14] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Agency in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[15], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[16], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2018/1971 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 establishing the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) and the Agency for Support for BEREC (BEREC Office), amending Regulation (EU) 2015/2120 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1211/2009[17], and in particular Article 28 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[18], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Grants the Director of the Agency for Support for BEREC discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2023;

2. Sets out its observations in the resolution below;

3. Instructs its President to forward this decision, and the resolution forming an integral part of it, to the Director of the Agency for Support for BEREC, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

4. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on the closure of the accounts of the Agency for Support for BEREC for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the Agency for Support for BEREC for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[19],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[20] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Agency in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[21], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[22], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2018/1971 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 establishing the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) and the Agency for Support for BEREC (BEREC Office), amending Regulation (EU) 2015/2120 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1211/2009[23], and in particular Article 28 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[24], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the Agency for Support for BEREC for the financial year 2023;

2. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Director of the Agency for Support for BEREC, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

5. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[25],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[26] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Centre in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[27], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[28], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2965/1994 of 28 November 1994 setting up a Translation Centre for Bodies of the European Union[29], and in particular Article 14 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[30], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Grants the Director of the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union discharge in respect of the implementation of the Centre’s budget for the financial year 2023;

2. Sets out its observations in the resolution below;

3. Instructs its President to forward this decision, and the resolution forming an integral part of it, to the Director of the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

6. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on the closure of the accounts of the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[31],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[32] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Centre in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[33], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[34], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2965/1994 of 28 November 1994 setting up a Translation Centre for Bodies of the European Union[35], and in particular Article 14 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[36], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union for the financial year 2023;

2. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Director of the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

 

7. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[37],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[38] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Centre in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[39], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[40], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2019/128 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 January 2019 establishing a European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 337/75[41], and in particular Article 15 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[42], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training discharge in respect of the implementation of the Centre’s budget for the financial year 2023;

2. Sets out its observations in the resolution below;

3. Instructs its President to forward this decision, and the resolution forming an integral part of it, to the Executive Director of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

8. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on the closure of the accounts of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[43],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[44] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Centre in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[45], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[46], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2019/128 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 January 2019 establishing a European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 337/75[47], and in particular Article 15 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[48], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the financial year 2023;

2. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Executive Director of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

 

9. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[49],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[50] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Agency in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[51], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[52], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2015/2219 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2015 on the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL) and replacing and repealing Council Decision 2005/681/JHA[53], and in particular Article 20 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[54], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2023;

2. Sets out its observations in the resolution below;

3. Instructs its President to forward this decision, and the resolution forming an integral part of it, to the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

10. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on the closure of the accounts of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[55],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[56] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Agency in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[57], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[58], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2015/2219 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2015 on the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL) and replacing and repealing Council Decision 2005/681/JHA[59], and in particular Article 20 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[60], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training for the financial year 2023;

2. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

 

11. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[61],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[62] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Agency in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[63], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[64], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2018 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Union Aviation Safety Agency, and amending Regulations (EC) No 2111/2005, (EC) No 1008/2008, (EU) No 996/2010, (EU) No 376/2014 and Directives 2014/30/EU and 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Regulations (EC) No 552/2004 and (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (EEC) No 3922/91[65], and in particular Article 121 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[66], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2023;

2. Sets out its observations in the resolution below;

3. Instructs its President to forward this decision, and the resolution forming an integral part of it, to the acting Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

12. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on the closure of the accounts of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[67],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[68] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Agency in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[69], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[70], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2018 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Union Aviation Safety Agency, and amending Regulations (EC) No 2111/2005, (EC) No 1008/2008, (EU) No 996/2010, (EU) No 376/2014 and Directives 2014/30/EU and 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Regulations (EC) No 552/2004 and (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (EEC) No 3922/91[71], and in particular Article 121 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[72], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency for the financial year 2023;

2. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

 

13. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Banking Authority for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Banking Authority for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[73],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[74] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Authority in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[75], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[76], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 establishing a European Supervisory Authority (European Banking Authority), amending Decision No 716/2009/EC and repealing Commission Decision 2009/78/EC[77], and in particular Article 64 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[78], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Banking Authority discharge in respect of the implementation of the Authority’s budget for the financial year 2023;

2. Sets out its observations in the resolution below;

3. Instructs its President to forward this decision, and the resolution forming an integral part of it, to the Executive Director of the European Banking Authority, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

14. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on the closure of the accounts of the European Banking Authority for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Banking Authority for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[79],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[80] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Authority in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[81], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[82], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 establishing a European Supervisory Authority (European Banking Authority), amending Decision No 716/2009/EC and repealing Commission Decision 2009/78/EC[83], and in particular Article 64 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[84], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Banking Authority for the financial year 2023;

2. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Executive Director of the European Banking Authority, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

 

15. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[85],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[86] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Centre in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[87], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[88], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EC) No 851/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 April 2004 establishing a European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control[89], and in particular Article 23 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[90], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Grants the Director of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control discharge in respect of the implementation of the Centre’s budget for the financial year 2023;

2. Sets out its observations in the resolution below;

3. Instructs its President to forward this decision, and the resolution forming an integral part of it, to the Director of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

16. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on the closure of the accounts of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[91],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[92] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Centre in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[93], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[94], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EC) No 851/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 April 2004 establishing a European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control[95], and in particular Article 23 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[96], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control for the financial year 2023;

2. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Director of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

 

17. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Chemicals Agency for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Chemicals Agency for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[97],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[98] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Agency in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[99], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[100], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC[101], and in particular Article 97 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[102], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Chemicals Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2023;

2. Sets out its observations in the resolution below;

3. Instructs its President to forward this decision, and the resolution forming an integral part of it, to the Executive Director of the European Chemicals Agency, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

18. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on the closure of the accounts of the European Chemicals Agency for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Chemicals Agency for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[103],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[104] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Agency in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[105], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[106], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC[107], and in particular Article 97 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[108], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Chemicals Agency for the financial year 2023;

2. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Executive Director of the European Chemicals Agency, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

 

19. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Environment Agency for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Environment Agency for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[109],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[110] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Agency in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[111], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[112], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EC) No 401/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the European Environment Agency and the European Environment Information and Observation Network[113], and in particular Article 13 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[114], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Environment Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2023;

2. Sets out its observations in the resolution below;

3. Instructs its President to forward this decision, and the resolution forming an integral part of it, to the Executive Director of the European Environment Agency, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

20. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on the closure of the accounts of the European Environment Agency for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Environment Agency for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[115],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[116] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Agency in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[117], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[118], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EC) No 401/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the European Environment Agency and the European Environment Information and Observation Network[119], and in particular Article 13 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[120], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Environment Agency for the financial year 2023;

2. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Executive Director of the European Environment Agency, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

 

21. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Fisheries Control Agency for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Fisheries Control Agency for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[121],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[122] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Agency in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[123], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[124], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2019/473 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 March 2019 on the European Fisheries Control Agency[125], and in particular Article 45 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[126], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Fisheries Control Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2023;

2. Sets out its observations in the resolution below;

3. Instructs its President to forward this decision, and the resolution forming an integral part of it, to the Executive Director of the European Fisheries Control Agency, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

22. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on the closure of the accounts of the European Fisheries Control Agency for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Fisheries Control Agency for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[127],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[128] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Agency in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[129], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[130], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2019/473 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 March 2019 on the European Fisheries Control Agency[131], and in particular Article 45 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[132], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Fisheries Control Agency for the financial year 2023;

2. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Executive Director of the European Fisheries Control Agency, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

 

23. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Food Safety Authority for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Food Safety Authority for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[133],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[134] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Authority in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[135], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[136], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety[137], and in particular Article 44 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[138], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Grants the acting Executive Director of the European Food Safety Authority discharge in respect of the implementation of the Authority’s budget for the financial year 2023;

2. Sets out its observations in the resolution below;

3. Instructs its President to forward this decision, and the resolution forming an integral part of it, to the acting Executive Director of the European Food Safety Authority, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

24. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on the closure of the accounts of the European Food Safety Authority for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Food Safety Authority for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[139],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[140] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Authority in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[141], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[142], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety[143], and in particular Article 44 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[144], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Food Safety Authority for the financial year 2023;

2. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the acting Executive Director of the European Food Safety Authority, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

 

25. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Institute for Gender Equality for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Institute for Gender Equality for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[145],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[146] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Institute in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[147], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[148], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1922/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on establishing a European Institute for Gender Equality[149], and in particular Article 15 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[150], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Grants the Director of the European Institute for Gender Equality discharge in respect of the implementation of the Institute’s budget for the financial year 2023;

2. Sets out its observations in the resolution below;

3. Instructs its President to forward this decision, and the resolution forming an integral part of it, to the Director of the European Institute for Gender Equality, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

26. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on the closure of the accounts of the European Institute for Gender Equality for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Institute for Gender Equality for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[151],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[152] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Institute in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[153], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[154], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[155], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1922/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on establishing a European Institute for Gender Equality[156], and in particular Article 15 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[157], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Institute for Gender Equality for the financial year 2023;

2. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Director of the European Institute for Gender Equality, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

 

27. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[158],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[159] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Autority in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[160], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[161], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1094/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 establishing a European Supervisory Authority (European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority), amending Decision No 716/2009/EC and repealing Commission Decision 2009/79/EC[162], and in particular Article 64 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[163], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority discharge in respect of the implementation of the Autority’s budget for the financial year 2023;

2. Sets out its observations in the resolution below;

3. Instructs its President to forward this decision, and the resolution forming an integral part of it, to the Executive Director of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

28. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on the closure of the accounts of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[164],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[165] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Autority in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[166], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[167], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1094/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 establishing a European Supervisory Authority (European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority), amending Decision No 716/2009/EC and repealing Commission Decision 2009/79/EC[168], and in particular Article 64 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[169], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority for the financial year 2023;

2. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Executive Director of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

 

29. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[170],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[171] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Institute in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[172], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[173], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2021/819 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2021 on the European Institute of Innovation and Technology[174], and in particular Article 23 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[175], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Grants the Director of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology discharge in respect of the implementation of the Institute’s budget for the financial year 2023;

2. Sets out its observations in the resolution below;

3. Instructs its President to forward this decision, and the resolution forming an integral part of it, to the Director of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

30. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on the closure of the accounts of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[176],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[177] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Institute in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[178], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[179], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2021/819 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2021 on the European Institute of Innovation and Technology[180], and in particular Article 23 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[181], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology for the financial year 2023;

2. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Director of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

 

31. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Labour Authority for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Labour Authority for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[182],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[183] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Autority in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[184], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[185], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2019/1149 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 establishing a European Labour Authority, amending Regulations (EC) No 883/2004, (EU) No 492/2011, and (EU) 2016/589 and repealing Decision (EU) 2016/344[186], and in particular Article 28 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[187], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Labour Authority discharge in respect of the implementation of the Autority’s budget for the financial year 2023;

2. Sets out its observations in the resolution below;

3. Instructs its President to forward this decision, and the resolution forming an integral part of it, to the Executive Director of the European Labour Authority, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

32. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on the closure of the accounts of the European Labour Authority for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Labour Authority for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[188],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[189] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Autority in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[190], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[191], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2019/1149 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 establishing a European Labour Authority, amending Regulations (EC) No 883/2004, (EU) No 492/2011, and (EU) 2016/589 and repealing Decision (EU) 2016/344[192], and in particular Article 28 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[193], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Labour Authority for the financial year 2023;

2. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Executive Director of the European Labour Authority, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

 

33. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Medicines Agency for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Medicines Agency for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[194],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[195] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Agency in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[196], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[197], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 laying down Union procedures for the authorisation and supervision of medicinal products for human use and establishing a European Medicines Agency[198], and in particular Article 68 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[199], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Medicines Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2023;

2. Sets out its observations in the resolution below;

3. Instructs its President to forward this decision, and the resolution forming an integral part of it, to the Executive Director of the European Medicines Agency, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

34. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on the closure of the accounts of the European Medicines Agency for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Medicines Agency for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[200],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[201] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Agency in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[202], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[203], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 laying down Union procedures for the authorisation and supervision of medicinal products for human use and establishing a European Medicines Agency[204], and in particular Article 68 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[205], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Medicines Agency for the financial year 2023;

2. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Executive Director of the European Medicines Agency, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

 

35. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (now European Union Drugs Agency) for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[206],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[207] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Centre in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[208], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[209], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1920/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction[210], and in particular Article 15 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2023/1322 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2023 on the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1920/2006[211], and in particular Article 41 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[212], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Grants the Director of European Union Drugs Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Centre’s budget for the financial year 2023;

2. Sets out its observations in the resolution below;

3. Instructs its President to forward this decision, and the resolution forming an integral part of it, to the Director of European Union Drugs Agency, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

36. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on the closure of the accounts of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (now European Union Drugs Agency) for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[213],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[214] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Centre in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[215], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[216], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1920/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction[217], and in particular Article 15 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2023/1322 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2023 on the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1920/2006[218], and in particular Article 41 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[219], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction for the financial year 2023;

2. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Director of European Union Drugs Agency, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

 

37. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Maritime Safety Agency for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Maritime Safety Agency for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[220],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[221] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Agency in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[222], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[223], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 establishing a European Maritime Safety Agency[224], and in particular Article 19 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[225], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Maritime Safety Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2023;

2. Sets out its observations in the resolution below;

3. Instructs its President to forward this decision, and the resolution forming an integral part of it, to the Executive Director of the European Maritime Safety Agency, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

38. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on the closure of the accounts of the European Maritime Safety Agency for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Maritime Safety Agency for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[226],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[227] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Agency in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[228], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[229], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 establishing a European Maritime Safety Agency[230], and in particular Article 19 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[231], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Maritime Safety Agency for the financial year 2023;

2. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Executive Director of the European Maritime Safety Agency, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

 

39. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[232],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[233] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Agency in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[234], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[235], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2019/881 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 on ENISA (the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity) and on information and communications technology cybersecurity certification and repealing Regulation (EU) No 526/2013 (Cybersecurity Act)[236], and in particular Article 31 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[237], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2023;

2. Sets out its observations in the resolution below;

3. Instructs its President to forward this decision, and the resolution forming an integral part of it, to the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

40. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on the closure of the accounts of the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[238],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[239] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Agency in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[240], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[241], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2019/881 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 on ENISA (the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity) and on information and communications technology cybersecurity certification and repealing Regulation (EU) No 526/2013 (Cybersecurity Act)[242], and in particular Article 31 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[243], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity for the financial year 2023;

2. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

 

41. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Railways for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Union Agency for Railways for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[244],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[245] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Agency in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[246], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[247], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2016/796 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the European Union Agency for Railways and repealing Regulation (EC) No 881/2004[248], and in particular Article 65 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[249], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Railways discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2023;

2. Sets out its observations in the resolution below;

3. Instructs its President to forward this decision, and the resolution forming an integral part of it, to the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Railways, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

42. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on the closure of the accounts of the European Union Agency for Railways for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Union Agency for Railways for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[250],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[251] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Agency in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[252], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[253], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2016/796 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the European Union Agency for Railways and repealing Regulation (EC) No 881/2004[254], and in particular Article 65 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[255], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Union Agency for Railways for the financial year 2023;

2. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Railways, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

 

43. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Euratom Supply Agency for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the Euratom Supply Agency for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[256],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[257] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Agency in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Article 106a of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[258], and in particular Article 68 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[259], and in particular Article 68 thereof,

– having regard to Council Decision 2008/114/EC, Euratom of 12 February 2008 establishing Statutes for the Euratom Supply Agency[260], and in particular Article 8 of the Annex thereto,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Grants the Director General of the Euratom Supply Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2023;

2. Sets out its observations in the resolution below;

3. Instructs its President to forward this decision, and the resolution forming an integral part of it, to the Director General of the Euratom Supply Agency, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

44. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on the closure of the accounts of the Euratom Supply Agency for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the Euratom Supply Agency for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[261],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[262] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Agency in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Article 106a of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[263], and in particular Article 68 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[264], and in particular Article 68 thereof,

– having regard to Council Decision 2008/114/EC, Euratom of 12 February 2008 establishing Statutes for the Euratom Supply Agency[265], and in particular Article 8 of the Annex thereto,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the Euratom Supply Agency for the financial year 2023;

2. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Director General of the Euratom Supply Agency, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

 

45. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Securities and Markets Authority for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Securities and Markets Authority for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[266],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[267] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Authority in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[268], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[269], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1095/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 establishing a European Supervisory Authority (European Securities and Markets Authority), amending Decision No 716/2009/EC and repealing Commission Decision 2009/77/EC[270], and in particular Article 64 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[271], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Securities and Markets Authority discharge in respect of the implementation of the Authority’s budget for the financial year 2023;

2. Sets out its observations in the resolution below;

3. Instructs its President to forward this decision, and the resolution forming an integral part of it, to the Executive Director of the European Securities and Markets Authority, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

46. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on the closure of the accounts of the European Securities and Markets Authority for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Securities and Markets Authority for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[272],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[273] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Authority in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[274], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[275], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1095/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 establishing a European Supervisory Authority (European Securities and Markets Authority), amending Decision No 716/2009/EC and repealing Commission Decision 2009/77/EC[276], and in particular Article 64 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[277], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Securities and Markets Authority for the financial year 2023;

2. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Executive Director of the European Securities and Markets Authority, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

 

47. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Training Foundation for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Training Foundation for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[278],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[279] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Foundation in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[280], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[281], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1339/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 establishing a European Training Foundation[282], and in particular Article 17 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[283], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Grants the Director of the European Training Foundation discharge in respect of the implementation of the Foundation’s budget for the financial year 2023;

2. Sets out its observations in the resolution below;

3. Instructs its President to forward this decision, and the resolution forming an integral part of it, to the Director of the European Training Foundation, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

48. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on the closure of the accounts of the European Training Foundation for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Training Foundation for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[284],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[285] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Foundation in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[286], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[287], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1339/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 establishing a European Training Foundation[288], and in particular Article 17 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[289], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Training Foundation for the financial year 2023;

2. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Director of the European Training Foundation, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

 

49. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of European Union Agency for Asylum for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Union Agency for Asylum for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[290],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[291] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Agency in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[292], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[293], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU) No 439/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 May 2010 establishing a European Asylum Support Office[294], in particular Article 36 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2021/2303 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 2021 on the European Union Agency for Asylum and repealing Regulation (EU) No 439/2010[295], and in particular Article 55 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[296], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Asylum discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2023;

2. Sets out its observations in the resolution below;

3. Instructs its President to forward this decision, and the resolution forming an integral part of it, to the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Asylum, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

50. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on the closure of the accounts of European Union Agency for Asylum for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Union Agency for Asylum for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[297],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[298] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Agency in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[299], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[300], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU) No 439/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 May 2010 establishing a European Asylum Support Office[301], in particular Article 36 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2021/2303 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 2021 on the European Union Agency for Asylum and repealing Regulation (EU) No 439/2010[302], and in particular Article 55 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[303], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Postpones the closure of the accounts of the European Union Agency for Asylum for the financial year 2023;

2. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Asylum, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

 

51. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[304],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[305] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Agency in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[306], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[307], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2018/1726 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 November 2018 on the European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA), and amending Regulation (EC) No 1987/2006 and Council Decision 2007/533/JHA and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1077/2011[308], and in particular Article 47 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[309], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Grants the Interim Executive Director of the European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2023;

2. Sets out its observations in the resolution below;

3. Instructs its President to forward this decision, and the resolution forming an integral part of it, to the Interim Executive Director of the European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

52. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on the closure of the accounts of the European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[310],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[311] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Agency in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[312], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[313], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2018/1726 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 November 2018 on the European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA), and amending Regulation (EC) No 1987/2006 and Council Decision 2007/533/JHA and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1077/2011[314], and in particular Article 47 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[315], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice for the financial year 2023;

2. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Interim Executive Director of the European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

 

53. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[316],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[317] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Agency in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[318], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[319], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2019/126 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 January 2019 establishing the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA), and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 2062/94[320], and in particular Article 16 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[321], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Grants the Interim Executive Director of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2023;

2. Sets out its observations in the resolution below;

3. Instructs its President to forward this decision, and the resolution forming an integral part of it, to the Interim Executive Director of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

54. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on the closure of the accounts of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[322],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[323] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Agency in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[324], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[325], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2019/126 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 January 2019 establishing the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA), and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 2062/94[326], and in particular Article 16 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[327], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for the financial year 2023;

2. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Interim Executive Director of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

 

55. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[328],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[329] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Foundation in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[330], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[331], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2019/127 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 January 2019 establishing the European Foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions (Eurofound), and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1365/75[332], and in particular Article 16 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[333], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions discharge in respect of the implementation of the Foundation’s budget for the financial year 2023;

2. Sets out its observations in the resolution below;

3. Instructs its President to forward this decision, and the resolution forming an integral part of it, to the Executive Director of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

56. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on the closure of the accounts of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[334],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[335] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Foundation in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[336], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[337], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2019/127 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 January 2019 establishing the European Foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions (Eurofound), and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1365/75[338], and in particular Article 16 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[339], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions for the financial year 2023;

2. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Executive Director of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

 

57. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[340],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[341] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Agency in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[342], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[343], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2018/1727 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 November 2018 on the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust), and replacing and repealing Council Decision 2002/187/JHA[344], and in particular Article 63 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[345], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Grants the Administrative Director of the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2023;

2. Sets out its observations in the resolution below;

3. Instructs its President to forward this decision, and the resolution forming an integral part of it, to the Administrative Director of the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

58. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on the closure of the accounts of the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[346],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[347] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Agency in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[348], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[349], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2018/1727 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 November 2018 on the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust), and replacing and repealing Council Decision 2002/187/JHA[350], and in particular Article 63 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[351], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation for the financial year 2023;

2. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Administrative Director of the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

 

59. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[352],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[353] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Agency in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[354], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[355], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2016/794 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) and replacing and repealing Council Decisions 2009/371/JHA, 2009/934/JHA, 2009/935/JHA, 2009/936/JHA and 2009/968/JHA[356], and in particular Article 60 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[357], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2023;

2. Sets out its observations in the resolution below;

3. Instructs its President to forward this decision, and the resolution forming an integral part of it, to the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

60. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on the closure of the accounts of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[358],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[359] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Agency in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[360], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[361], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2016/794 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) and replacing and repealing Council Decisions 2009/371/JHA, 2009/934/JHA, 2009/935/JHA, 2009/936/JHA and 2009/968/JHA[362], and in particular Article 60 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[363], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation for the financial year 2023;

2. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

 

61. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for the Space Programme for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Union Agency for the Space Programme for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[364],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[365] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Agency in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[366], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[367], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2021/696 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 April 2021 establishing the Union Space Programme and the European Union Agency for the Space Programme and repealing Regulations (EU) No 912/2010, (EU) No 1285/2013 and (EU) No 377/2014 and Decision No 541/2014/EU[368], and in particular Articles 85 and 86 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[369], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for the Space Programme discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2023;

2. Sets out its observations in the resolution below;

3. Instructs its President to forward this decision, and the resolution forming an integral part of it, to the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for the Space Programme, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

62. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on the closure of the accounts of the European Union Agency for the Space Programme for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Union Agency for the Space Programme for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[370],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[371] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Agency in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[372], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[373], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2021/696 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 April 2021 establishing the Union Space Programme and the European Union Agency for the Space Programme and repealing Regulations (EU) No 912/2010, (EU) No 1285/2013 and (EU) No 377/2014 and Decision No 541/2014/EU[374], and in particular Articles 85 and 86 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[375], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Union Agency for the Space Programme for the financial year 2023;

2. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for the Space Programme, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

 

63. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[376],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[377] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Agency in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[378], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[379], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 168/2007 of 15 February 2007 establishing a European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights[380], and in particular Article 21 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[381], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Grants the Director of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2023;

2. Sets out its observations in the resolution below;

3. Instructs its President to forward this decision, and the resolution forming an integral part of it, to the Director of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

64. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on the closure of the accounts of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[382],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[383] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Agency in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[384], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[385], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 168/2007 of 15 February 2007 establishing a European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights[386], and in particular Article 21 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[387], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights for the financial year 2023;

2. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Director of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

 

65. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[388],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[389] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Agency in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[390], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[391], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2019/1896 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 November 2019 on the European Border and Coast Guard and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1052/2013 and (EU) 2016/1624[392], and in particular Article 116 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[393], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2023;

2. Sets out its observations in the resolution below;

3. Instructs its President to forward this decision, and the resolution forming an integral part of it, to the Executive Director of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

66. PROPOSAL FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION

on the closure of the accounts of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, together with the agencies’ replies[394],

– having regard to the statement of assurance[395] as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2023, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 17 February 2025 on discharge to be given to the Agency in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2023 (05755/2025 – C10‑0024/2025),

– having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012[396], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union[397], and in particular Article 70 thereof,

– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2019/1896 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 November 2019 on the European Border and Coast Guard and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1052/2013 and (EU) 2016/1624[398], and in particular Article 116 thereof,

– having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council[399], and in particular Article 105 thereof,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency for the financial year 2023;

2. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Executive Director of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

67. MOTION FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT RESOLUTION

with observations forming an integral part of the decisions on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agencies for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to its decision on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to its decision on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Agency for Support for BEREC for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to its decision on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to its decision on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to its decision on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to its decision on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to its decision on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Banking Authority for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to its decision on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to its decision on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Chemicals Agency for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to its decision on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Environment Agency for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to its decision on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Fisheries Control Agency for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to its decision on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Food Safety Authority for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to its decision on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Institute for Gender Equality for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to its decision on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to its decision on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to its decision on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Labour Authority for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to its decision on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Medicines Agency for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to its decision on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to its decision on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Maritime Safety Agency for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to its decision on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to its decision on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Railways for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to its decision on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Euratom Supply Agency for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to its decision on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Securities and Markets Authority for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to its decision on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Training Foundation for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to its decision on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Asylum for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to its decision on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to its decision on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to its decision on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to its decision on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to its decision on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to its decision on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for the Space Programme for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to its decision on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to its decision on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to Rule 102 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

– having regard to the opinions of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, the Committee on Transport and Tourism, the Committee on Fisheries, the Committee on Culture and Education, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A10-0065/2025),

A. whereas EU agencies[400] are distinct legal entities set up to carry out specific technical, scientific or managerial tasks that help Union institutions to design and implement policies; whereas they are located in different member states and have significant influence in areas of vital importance to European citizens’ daily lives, such as health, safety, security, freedom and justice;

B. whereas this resolution contains, for each body within the meaning of Article 70 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, and for the Euratom Supply Agency, cross-cutting observations accompanying the discharge decisions, in accordance with Article 268 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 and Article 3 of Annex V to Parliament’s Rules of Procedure;

C. whereas Union decentralised agencies and the Euratom Supply Agency should focus on missions with clear European added value and the organisation of such missions should be optimised to avoid overlaps in the best interests of the Union taxpayer;

D. whereas in the context of the discharge procedure, the discharge authority aims to emphasise the significant importance of enhancing the democratic legitimacy of Union institutions; whereas this involves enhancing transparency and accountability, as well as implementing performance-based budgeting and ensuring good governance of human resources;

E. whereas the Union’s action in the field of budgetary control is based on two principles: on the one hand, ensuring that the Union’s budget is properly and transparently spent, on the other, protecting the Union’s financial interests, and combating fraud;

F. whereas, in 2012, the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission adopted a ‘Joint Statement’ and a comprehensive set of guiding principles – a ‘Common Approach’[401] – to make the agencies more coherent, effective and accountable; whereas the Commission committed to follow-up on this agreement, where relevant in cooperation with the agencies;

G. whereas acknowledging the legally non-binding character of the Joint Statement and of the Common Approach in its annex, and without prejudice to their attributions in the legislative and annual budgetary procedures, the institutions will take this Common Approach into account in the context of all their future decisions concerning Union decentralised agencies, following a case by case analysis;

General

1. Notes that there are three types of EU agencies, decentralised agencies, executive agencies and other bodies;

2. Recalls that this resolution covers 31 out of the 33 decentralised agencies and two of the other four bodies (European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), and Euratom Supply Agency (ESA)); highlights that the budgetary and discharge procedures for two fully self-financed decentralised agencies, namely the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), are administered by the CPVO Administrative Council and the EUIPO Budget Committee, respectively, and are not part of this resolution; notes that, similarly, the Single Resolution Board’s (SRB) annual budgetary and discharge procedure is solely under the responsibility of its Board; underlines the need to ensure an efficient use of European resources; in line with the Court of Auditors (“the Court”), calls for a thorough evaluation of the decentralised agencies, with a view to assessing possible reforms, to eliminate redundancy, enhance efficiency and achieve cost savings; recalls the importance of strengthening governance structures while ensuring agencies remain effective and responsive to evolving needs;

3. Highlights the importance of the discharge procedure as it is not only a treaty-based obligation, but also promotes and aims to ensure transparency, accountability and open dialogue on the finances of the Union; notes that it also grants the agencies a possibility to showcase their work and demonstrate their added value to the Union and its citizens; stresses, furthermore, that agencies provide answers to the questionnaires sent by Parliament and are invited to public hearings by the discharge authority and that this gives citizens, companies, NGOs and other stakeholders the possibility to follow the meetings and be assured that the revenue and expenditure are in line with the principles of sound financial management;

4. Considers that the concept of granting discharge by an internal discharge authority as in the case of the EUIPO, CPVO and SRB could potentially lead to a conflict of interest; believes that discharge granted by Parliament avoids the potential for conflicts of interest and contributes to the transparency and public image of the agencies;

5. Is of the opinion that, notwithstanding the legal framework, the same principles of accountability and transparency should be applied to all EU-related bodies;

6. Recalls point 58 of the Common Approach on fully self-financed agencies to ensure public scrutiny by the Parliament that states: “The possibilities for securing democratic accountability for fully self-financed agencies (i.e. financed by their clients) should be explored, as they are Union bodies in charge of implementing EU policies but not subject to a discharge within the meaning of the TFUE. A possibility could be that the agencies in question, submit to the European Parliament, to the Council and to the Commission an annual report on the execution of their budget and consider requests or recommendations issued by the Parliament and Council.”;

7. Points out that while the establishment or expansion of EU agencies is intended to enhance the Union's capabilities, it is critical to ensure that this process is guided by thorough evaluations, impact assessments and a clear demonstration of added value; highlights that this approach would not only ensure better regulation but also enhance the effectiveness, accountability, transparency and coherence of the Union’s institutional landscape;

8. Recalls that point 60 of the Common Approach states that every EU agency should be evaluated every 5 years; urges the Commission to explore further synergies and consolidation in the activities, and possible merging of agencies with complementary activities, in order to ensure cost-effectiveness and streamline agency functions, including potential mandate reviews where inefficiencies or redundancies exist; encourages the application of the sunset/review clause where necessary to maintain efficiency and ensure the optimal use of resources; believes that budgetary efficiency is key to the functioning of the agencies; echoes the recommendation of the Court in the Special Report 22/2020[402] which advises the Commission to increase the use of cross-cutting evaluations of agencies in the context of the Commission’s fitness checks of the different policy areas;

9. Reaffirms the importance of transparency, accountability, and performance-based budgeting in all EU agencies, ensuring effective financial management; emphasises that agencies must adhere strictly to their mandates; acknowledges that some agencies may require a strengthened mandate; calls for the enhancement of governance mechanisms to avoid duplication of competencies and to improve operational efficiency;

10. Stresses the need for sufficient resources to ensure that the agencies are able to fulfil new tasks required of them by new legislation;

11. Highlights the importance for the agencies to enhance their presence in the media, on the internet, and across social media to increase public awareness of their work;

12. Points to the mounting confusion stemming from the multitude of cases where the agencies’ names and acronyms are either identical or almost identical; calls on the respective bodies to explore ways of improving the situation;

Governance

13. Recalls that the Common Approach[403], gives an overview of the governance structure of the decentralised agencies; acknowledges the progress made by EU agencies in improving financial management and governance structures while recognising the need for further improvements in efficiency and accountability; recalls that the management boards of all decentralised agencies play a crucial role in ensuring good governance and accountability; reminds that the Common Approach suggests that the management board should consist of one representative from each Member State, two representatives from the Commission, one member designated by the Parliament (where appropriate), and a ‘fairly limited’ number of stakeholder representatives (where appropriate), ensuring that they reflect a diverse range of interests and their selection process was transparent;

14. Observes that the governance structure of the decentralised agencies is overall quite similar for all the agencies; notes that all of them have a Management/Administrative Board (MB) and a Director; notes that nine agencies have an Executive Board (Cedefop, EUDA, ENISA, ERA, EU-OSHA, Eurofound, Eurojust, FRA, EIT)[404] while only the agencies related to the European Union space programme have a Security Accreditation Board; notes, furthermore, that a Board of Regulators or Supervisors has been established by the three European Supervisory Authorities (European Banking Authority (EBA), European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), and European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA)) and two agencies in the single market cluster (European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER), and Agency for Support for BEREC (BEREC Office));

15. Recalls that Eurofound, Cedefop and EU-OSHA’s management boards have a tripartite structure; notes that each Member State is represented in each board by a government, an employer and a trade union member (81 representatives in total); notes that the  Commission has three representatives, and that there is an independent expert (without voting rights) appointed by the Parliament; recalls the smaller size of the ETF’s governing board, including 27 representatives from Member States (without social partners), three Commission representatives (who share one vote in the Board), three experts appointed by the Parliament (compared to one per tripartite agency), and three partner country representatives appointed by the Commission[405];

16. Takes note of the conclusions of the evaluation of Eurofound, Cedefop, ETF and EU-OSHA concerning the tripartite governance structure (Eurofound, Cedefop and EU-OSHA); observes that the tripartite structure provides benefits such as representation, strategic direction and knowledge-sharing but the size and diversity of the management boards pose challenges in navigating compromises on core business and administrative decisions; points out that the evaluation considered alternative governance models to involve social partners more efficiently; highlights the increased potential for savings and synergies in the activities of these agencies; stresses the need for rigorous financial oversight of EU agencies to ensure cost-effectiveness and prevent the misuse of public funds; underlines the need for a responsible, needs-based approach to agency funding, preventing bureaucratic expansion while ensuring agencies have adequate resources to fulfil their mandates;

17. Takes note of the conclusions of the report on the evaluation of Regulation (EU) 2019/1896 on the European Border and Coast Guard (Frontex)[406] and its findings deeming that regulation fit for purpose, including a review of the Standing Corps published in February 2024; notes that while the regulation provides a framework for effective border management, challenges remain in governance, accountability, and efficiency; recognises that the governance structure requires adjustments to ensure that Frontex can fully implement its mandate, including addressing the balance of representation in the management Board, streamlining internal decision-making processes and avoiding overlapping responsibilities; welcomes the new organisational structure adopted by the management Board in November 2023 as a step toward improving governance, strategic coordination and resource allocation; acknowledges the administrative inefficiencies highlighted in the evaluation report, particularly regarding reimbursement procedures and bureaucratic hurdles faced by Member States when deploying personnel to Frontex; calls on the Commission to explore ways to simplify these processes to reduce unnecessary burdens on national authorities; notes the importance of implementing recommendations from the Fundamental Rights Officer’s (FRO) annual report; while recognising the progress that has been made, calls on Frontex to continue to enhance transparency, fully cooperate with investigations and implement measures ensuring fundamental rights protections in all of its activities;

18. Stresses that a balanced approach, combining effective border control with robust fundamental rights safeguards, is key to maintaining a secure Schengen area and a credible migration management framework for the Union; reiterates, therefore, the importance of structural and continuous fundamental rights training for Standing Corps officers (Frontex), ensuring their awareness of and compliance with relevant fundamental rights obligations and standards and with international human rights and humanitarian law[407]; stresses, moreover, the importance of reporting fundamental rights violations, when witnessing such violations, via the issuance of Serious Incident Reports (SIRs);

Budgetary and Financial Management

19. Notes that the total final revenue for 2023 (after amending budgets) and the comparative figures for 2022 for the 33 EU agencies that are part of this resolution had the following breakdown[408]:

	Revenue 2023 in euros	Revenue 2022 in euros	∆
ACER	€29.582.967	€24.827.843	19,15 %
BEREC Office	€7.697.265	€7.428.456	3,62 %
CDT [409]	€47.140.900	€48.721.800	-3,24 %
CEDEFOP	€20.140.610	€18.434.420	9,26 %
CEPOL	€14.211.723	€13.805.510	2,94 %
EASA [410]	€169.665.375	€163.367.860	3,85 %
EBA	€52.672.002	€50.315.014	4,68 %
ECDC	€102.526.724	€112.796.588	-9,10 %
ECHA	€123.280.140	€116.981.740	5,38 %
EEA	€76.114.130	€92.863.021	-18,04 %
EFCA	€30.862.554	€35.734.297	-13,63 %
EFSA	€148.954.729	€134.773.287	10,52 %
EIGE	€9.358.919	€8.432.920	10,98 %
EIOPA	€36.714.492	€34.571.120	6,20 %
EIT	€367.607.241	€448.920.650	-18,11 %
ELA	€39.973.330	€34.689.842	15,23 %
EMA	€448.603.000	€421.815.000	6,35 %
EUDA (EMCDDA)	€22.082.074	€18.839.136	17,21 %
EMSA	€111.954.231	€115.807.270	-3,33 %
ENISA	€25.183.495	€39.207.625	-35,77 %
ERA	€38.532.447	€33.983.956	13,38 %
ESA	€258.160	€167.000	54,59 %
ESMA	€72.509.657	€68.068.551	6,52 %
ETF	€28.542.956	€25.051.848	13,94%
EUAA	€170.135.127	€168.842.192	0,77 %
EU-LISA	€300.524.142	€296.508.265	1,35 %
EU-OSHA	€17.038.950	€16.405.100	3,86 %
EUROFOUND	€25.369.931	€22.438.000	13,07 %
EUROJUST	€59.324.460	€49.086.843	20,86 %
EUROPOL	€212.925.809	€197.759.722	7,67 %
EUSPA	€76.922.866	€65.392.492	17,63 %
FRA	€26.191.031	€25.857.952	1,29 %
FRONTEX	€829.352.752	€693.122.858	19,65 %
TOTAL	€3.741.954.189	€3.605.018.178	3,80 %

20. Highlights that the increase in the revenue from 2022 to 2023 has been significant in some agencies, representing 54,59 % for ESA, 20,86 % for Eurojust, 19,65 % for Frontex and 19,15 % for ACER; welcomes the increased financing for the law enforcing agencies;

21. Notes that in ESA the increase is mainly due to the continued development of the Nuclear Observatory and ESA Management of Information (NOEMI) IT system and the provision of accounting services to the agency; in Eurojust the increase is mainly due to the additional resources necessary to perform tasks added by three Commission proposals for regulations and the particularly severe impact of inflation[411]; in Frontex the budget increase aims to continue building the Standing Corps of border guards, including equipment[412]; in the case of ACER, the increase is mainly due to the additional tasks delegated in planned revised regulations on energy infrastructure and methane emissions reduction[413], the related annual remuneration indexation, higher legal expenses and a higher budget allocation derived from fees for specific projects;

22. Acknowledges the response to the written question indicating that Frontex’s carryovers (45 % in 2023) are linked to its operational cycle, which does not align with the calendar year and cannot be easily adjusted as it involves all Member States; is aware that the Commission’s political priorities and the expectations of Union citizens for security are the explanations applied to increase the Frontex budget; insists that it is essential to ensure adequate resources for the effective functioning of Frontex, while continuously assessing whether its budget is fit for purpose and delivers results; recalls the need to monitor progress on the agency’s absorption capacity, emphasising the importance of sound planning to ensure its effectiveness; calls, in addition, on the EUAN to collaborate with the agencies and the ECA to develop a standardised presentation of carryovers that better aligns with the annuality principle of the financial regulation;

23. Recalls that the majority of EU agencies receive their funding entirely from contributions from the Union budget; notes, however, that some agencies are fully or partially financed through alternative sources of revenue, including certificates, authorisations, registration of substances, contributions, data collection, market surveillance, supervision and other services such as translation and terminology as provided by the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union (CdT);

24. Acknowledges, specifically, that:

– partially self-financed agencies include the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), European Union Agency for Railways (ERA), Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER), European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), European Medicines Agency (EMA);

– fully self-financed agencies include CdT; and

– agencies partially co-financed by national public authorities include the European Banking Authority (EBA), European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) and European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA);

25. Notes that for 2023 the source of finance for self-financed agencies that are part of this resolution had the following breakdown:

	Revenue 2023 in euros	EU subsidy	%	Own revenue	%	Other
ACER	€29.576.964	€19.418.599	66 %	€10.158.245	34 %	€120
CDT	€47.140.900	€0	0 %	€46.295.800	98 %	€845.100
EASA	€169.665.375	€44.329.433	26 %	€120.937.434	71 %	€4.398.508
EBA	€52.672.002	€19.428.306	37 %	€31.479.331	60 %	€1.764.364
ECHA	€123.280.140	€81.274.568	66 %	€33.107.484	27 %	€8.898.088
EIOPA	€36.714.492	€13.470.715	37 %	€22.086.958	60 %	€1.156.819
EMA	€448.603.000	€50.027.000	11 %	€398.209.000	89 %	€367.000
ERA	€38.532.447	€27.418.274	71 %	€10.312.858	27 %	€801.315
ESMA	€72.509.657	€18.588.578	26 %	€52.224.114	72 %	€1.696.965
TOTAL	€1.018.694.977	€273.955.473		€724.811.224		€19.928.279

26. Takes note of the Court’s observation that the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER), the European union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), the European Medicines Agency (EMA), the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) are legally required to identify and account separately for the costs of activities funded from own revenue; notes that these agencies have systems in place to comply with this requirement and notes that certain agencies such as EMA, EASA and ERA go beyond those requirements;

27. Observes that the founding regulations for the three European supervisory authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA - with the exception of activities financed by supervisory fees) set out that, initially, the contributions they receive from national competent authorities should account for 60 % of their budgets, with the remaining 40 % coming from the Union budget; notes that this arrangement reflects the mix of regulatory tasks, which are suitable for EU funding and supervisory convergence tasks, which are appropriate for contributions from national competent authorities, in the mandates of the three authorities; highlights that, due to the absence of a clear delineation between the activities funded by the two sources in the founding regulations, these authorities do not differentiate between the costs covered by the Union budget subsidy and those covered by national contributions;

28. Calls on EBA, EIOPA and ESMA to develop this capacity to identify and separately account for the costs of activities generating each of their own revenue streams in order to improve their decision-making and the quality of information they provide to stakeholders as regards the deficits or surpluses that such activities produce;

29. Notes that CdT has a system in place to monitor the cost of each activity and product generating its own revenue, allowing it to calculate profits or losses; highlights that in 2023, 10 of the CdT's 17 main products reported losses totalling EUR 3,4 million;

30. Underlines that over the last decade CdT experienced 7 years of budgetary deficits and 6 years of accounting losses due to declining volumes of business; takes note that, to address the fall in business volumes, CdT has been drawing on a special reserve that was established in 2011 to ensure budget and price stability; notes that this reserve peaked at EUR 15,6 million in 2014, subsequently dropped to EUR 10,3 million in 2022 and EUR 8,9 million in 2023; is aware that once the reserve is fully depleted, any further deficits would have to be covered by Union budget subsidies, as provided for by the CdT’s founding regulation; calls on CdT to report back to the discharge authority on its plans to mitigate the risks of business continuity;

31. Notes the need for agencies to improve financial reporting and internal control mechanisms; calls on agencies to provide on an annual basis a detailed breakdown of expenditures, including disaggregated data on external contracts, consultancy services and subcontractors; insists on the need for real-time digital reporting tools that improve financial oversight and accountability to the European Parliament and the public; encourages further progress in audit recommendations;

Main risks identified by the Court

32. Notes the conclusion of the Court in its annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023 (the ‘Court’s report’), that the Court’s audit had similar results as in the previous year (2022), with weaknesses in public procurement procedures having remained the main source of irregular payments;

33. Notes from the Court’s report that the overall risk to the reliability of agencies’ accounts, as established by applying the accounting rules adopted by the Commission’s accounting officer and based on international accounting standards, is generally low, as was the case in 2022;

34. Underlines that the Court considers the overall risk to the legality and regularity of revenue underlying the agencies’ accounts to be low for most agencies and to be medium for the partly self-financed agencies where specific regulations are applicable to collection of fees and other revenue contributions, as was the case in 2022;

35. Remarks that the Court considers the risk to the legality and regularity of payments underlying the agencies’ accounts overall to be medium, varying from low to high for specific budget titles; notes that the Court considers the risk for Title I (Staff Expenditure) to be generally low, for Title II (Administrative Expenditure) to be medium and for Title III (Operational Expenditure) to be low to high, depending on the agency in question and the nature of its operational expenditure; points out that the Court considers the risk as regards Title III similar to the risk of Title II, but since there are far higher amounts at stake under Title III, the impact is considered to be higher;

36. Is concerned that the Court, for the sixth year in a row, considers the risk to sound financial management to be medium and primarily associated with public procurement procedures that did not ensure that the best possible value for money was achieved;

37. Notes that the Court considers the risk to budget management to be low, with the Court’s audit showing high carryovers of committed appropriations;

38. Notes that, according to the Court’s report, the prevalent issues across the agencies were: i) Public procurement weaknesses, which remained the largest source of irregular payments; ii) Budgetary management challenges, such as excessive carryovers and late payments; iii) Internal control weaknesses, particularly in ensuring compliance with financial regulations and procedural guidelines;

Overview of the audit results

39. Notes that the Court issued an unqualified audit opinion on the reliability of the accounts of all agencies; notes that the Court issued an unqualified opinion on the legality and regularity of the revenue underlying the accounts for all agencies; observes, however, that while an unqualified opinion on the legality and regularity of the payments underlying the accounts was issued for most agencies, exceptions were noted for four agencies: the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), the European Labour Authority (ELA), the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) and the European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems (eu-LISA);

40. Observes that, for the EIT, the qualification concerns irregular grant payments, where EIT conducted ex post verification on a sample of 174 cost items; notes that EIT rejected costs related to 27 cost items and that the Court identified three additional cost items for which EIT could not provide evidence that beneficiaries met essential grant agreement conditions, resulting in an estimated total of EUR 12,2 million in irregular grant payments, corresponding to an estimated error rate of 3,4 %; notes that the EIT disputes one of the errors reported by the Court, affecting three cost items, which, in its opinion are eligible; notes furthermore that according to EIT, without this case, the estimated error rate reported by the Court would be below the 2 % materiality threshold, leading to a clean audit opinion on the legality and regularity of EIT’s payments;

41. Regrets that, concerning ELA, the qualification relates to payments amounting to EUR 1,6 million in 2023, representing 3,8 % of the total payment appropriations available; notes that this amount includes EUR 1,3 million related to a contract deemed irregular in the 2022 audit report due to the awarded value exceeding the established maximum contract limit and EUR 0,3 million associated with deficiencies in ex ante checks on contract implementation; takes note of ELA reply’s explaining that the irregular contract ended on February 2024 and was replaced by a new framework agreement established in November 2023; is aware of ELA’s decision to continue with the irregular contract temporarily to mitigate risks, protect its reputation and ensure uninterrupted service delivery, allowing it to maintain consistent operations and fulfil planned activities until the new agreement took effect;

42. Notes that, for ENISA, the qualification relates to irregular payments of EUR 1,8 million made in 2023, representing 4,1 % of the total payment appropriations available in 2023; recalls that in August 2022, ENISA received an additional EUR 15 million in its budget to provide enhanced cybersecurity support to member states following Russia's invasion of Ukraine; further notes that in September 2022, ENISA initiated a procurement procedure with 28 lots and subsequently signed 28 separate framework contracts worth EUR 14,4 million; is aware that in early 2023, the management board made an exception to temporarily deviate from its financial regulations to meet revised cybersecurity support requests from member states; takes note that according to ENISA’s reply, the management board’s decision constituted an exception (limited in time and scope) to respond to a particular exceptional situation in an extremely difficult international context; notes that this exception was duly registered as per application of ENISA's Internal Control Framework and accordingly reported in the 2023 Consolidated Annual Activity Report;

43. Observes that, for eu-LISA, the qualification concerns irregular payments totalling EUR 12,6 million made in 2023, representing 3,2 % of total payment appropriations available including EUR 2,7 million for contracts audited in 2023 and EUR 9,9 million for contracts assessed as irregular in the 2022 audit report;

44. Notes with concern the recurrence of a qualified opinion on the legality and regularity of eu-LISA’s payments, reflecting persistent issues raised by the Court in previous reports since 2020; takes note of the Court’s observation that most of the contracts affected by error have either expired or been terminated by eu- LISA in 2023;

45. Observes that the basis for a qualified opinion (eu-LISA) in 2023 included the following irregularities:

– framework Contract Irregularity: notes that eu-LISA made significant changes in some pricing elements of the financial offers of two tenderers, going beyond the corrections allowed under Article 151 of the Financial, directly affecting the tender’s outcome, with related payments totalling EUR 2,7 million in 2023

– unjustified Negotiated Procedure: further notes the irregular payment of EUR 7,7 million connected to a framework contract awarded via a negotiated procedure without proper justification, contravening procurement standards;

– unauthorised Contract Amendment: observes that payments amounting to EUR 1,8 million were classified as irregular following an unauthorized amendment that increased the value of a fixed-price contract by EUR 3,6 million;

– non-compliance with Framework Contract Terms: notes with concern that payments of the framework contract for maintaining shared infrastructure totalling EUR 0,4 million were irregular, as the specific contract deviated from the framework contract;

46. Expresses deep concern over the recurrence of procurement issues that result in a qualified opinion for the fourth year in a row and urges eu-LISA to take immediate corrective action to address and prevent these problems in future financial management and procurement practices, ensuring full compliance with the Financial Regulation; calls for informing the European Parliament on the progress in question before 30 June 2025;

47. Welcomes that the Court, during the hearing[414], acknowledged that despite the opinion issued for 2023 (eu-LISA), the identified faults are being addressed and improvements have been noted;

48. Insists that although the Financial Regulation does not set ceilings for carryovers, recurrent and excessive levels of carryovers undermine the budgetary principle of annuality and are indicative of structural issues in the budget process and implementation cycle; notes that in 14 Agencies (ENISA, Eurofound, EIGE, eu-LISA, EMA, EUSPA, ELA, FRA, EFCA, ECDC, EU-OSHA, ACER, Frontex and ESA) the level of carryovers affecting all budget titles combined is higher than 15 %; notes that in the case of Frontex and ESA, carryovers reach more than 40 % and 50 % respectively;

49. Recalls that the regulatory framework mandates that agencies make payments within specific deadlines; notes that any failure to meet these deadlines may result in creditors being entitled to late-payment interest; observes that, for the year 2023, the Court reports that while the total amount of late-payment interest incurred was considered immaterial, it is noteworthy that nine agencies (ACER, ECDC, EEA, EUDA, ENISA, ERA, EU-OSHA, Eurojust and Frontex) frequently failed to meet their payment deadlines; asks the agencies in question to ensure adherence to legal time limits for payments; highlights that although the amount of late-payment interest incurred was minor, the high frequency of delayed payments may negatively impact the agencies’ reputations;

50. Highlights that the Court issued ‘emphasis of matter’ paragraphs to underline a matter presented or disclosed in the accounts which is of such importance that it is fundamental to the understanding of the accounts or the underlying revenue or payments; further notes that, for the 2023 financial year, the Court used ‘emphasis of matter’ paragraphs for the following agencies that are part of this resolution: CdT, EBA, EIT, EMA, ERA, ESMA, Eurojust, eu-LISA and Frontex;

51. Recalls that CdT provides disclosures in its financial statements on the decline in operating revenue, which has negatively affected its economic outcome;

52. Draws attention to disclosures in the annual accounts of ERA and Eurojust regarding the implementation of SUMMA[415]; notes that, throughout 2023, technical issues continued to contribute to a rise in late payments (50 % in 2023) and instances of non-compliance in Eurojust; notes that ERA experienced technical issues during the first trimester, though substantial improvements were made in comparison with 2022;

53. Notes that the accounts of ESMA and the EBA include a disclosure of uncertainty regarding the outcome of a lawsuit[416]; takes note that ESMA was formally notified of a legal case related to a joint procurement procedure where apart from ESMA, three other EU agencies participated (EBA, EIOPA and ERA); is aware that the procedure resulted in a framework contract worth EUR 40,2 million and by the end of 2023, ESMA and EBA had signed specific contracts totalling in ESMA EUR 2 185 226 and EUR 6 306 786 in the case of EBA;

54. Is concerned that the applicant is seeking annulment of a tender decision and monetary compensation ranging from EUR 400 000 to EUR 3,5 million; notes that due to the early stage of the proceedings, the management of both ESMA and EBA are unable to provide a reliable estimate of potential costs resulting from the case[417];

55. Draws attention to the disclosure in ESMA’s accounts of an impairment of EUR 368 300, corresponding to outstanding fees from third-country supervised entities; notes that the impairment is linked to the fact that the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) does not provide ESMA with an effective mechanism for enforcing the collection of outstanding fees from outside the Union; welcomes that the recent co-legislators’ agreement to amend the regulation (EMIR 3) introduced the possibility for ESMA to withdraw recognition from third-country supervised entities that do not pay their fees;

56. Notes that the EBA’s accounts include disclosures on the significant impacts of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and the Markets in Crypto-assets Regulation (MiCAR) as regards the unfunded resources needed to set up the related tasks and implement an appropriate oversight and supervisory policy that took place in 2023 before fee collection could start; takes note that EBA had to reallocate resources to these preparatory activities;

57. Takes note that the EIT’s accounts disclose assumptions that were used to estimate operational costs (grant expenses), which are accrued and presented in the balance sheet as a decreasing item of pre-financing assets; recalls that grant expense accrual is a significant estimate that inevitably entails uncertainty;

58. Notes that EMA provides significant disclosures in its annual accounts relating to its former London premises and the uncertainties created by the fact that the subtenant´s parent company has filed for bankruptcy; notes with concern that EMA could be held liable for the entire amount remaining payable under the head lease; is aware that the maximum amount, including a council tax liability, that will be payable by EMA if the premises remain vacant for the remainder of the lease, is EUR 550 million; notes that EMA is currently renegotiating the sublease conditions with the group’s UK branch and as part of these renegotiations, EMA has agreed to a deferral of rental payments for the first two quarters of 2024 and a reduction in the subtenant’s rent from 1 January 2024; notes that in this connection EMA has made a provision for onerous contract in the amount of EUR 131,4 million; takes note that the Agency´s subtenant has met its contractual obligations for the year 2023, with rental payments covering the period up to 31 December 2023 and urges EMA and the Commission to find a sustainable solution to terminate the contract and all associated obligations before the next discharge procedure in 2024;

59. Observes that the accounts of eu-LISA include a disclosure regarding the financial situation of a key contractor with two active framework contracts; notes that eu-LISA has two active framework contracts with a contractor that is a member of a consortium and that this contractor replaced its parent company in the contracts and is responsible for implementing and maintaining the Entry Exit System and providing services under the Transversal Operations Framework Lot 1; takes note that the outstanding contracted amounts are EUR 97,5 million and EUR 41 million respectively; notes that in order to address potential risks related to the financial viability of the parent company, eu-LISA closely monitors the contractor's financial health using independent risk assessment tools and direct queries; notes that additionally, eu-LISA regularly assesses the progress of Assets under Development (AuDs) to ensure no adverse impacts on their mandate and are proactive in managing and mitigating risks associated with supply chain disruptions within the limits of the financial rule[418];

60. Recalls the recurrent different approaches of Frontex and the Court regarding the calculation of contributions from Schengen Associated Countries (SAC) to Frontex’s budget; takes note that the Court considers Frontex’s interpretation to be flawed, leading to the SAC contributing around EUR 3,5 million (7 %) less to Frontex’s budget than the size of their economies, in relation to the economy of the Union, would dictate; takes note that the accounting officer ad interim examined the situation and, similar to the MB, considers that there is no need for Frontex to revise the current calculation methodology concerning the contribution of the SAC to the budget of Frontex[419]; takes note of Frontex's follow-up report to the 2022 discharge report which states that the agency does not intend to change the methodology used for these calculations; asks the Agency to report back to the discharge authority with a detailed explanation of the methodology used in these calculations;

Performance

61. Notes that the Common Approachon decentralised agencies introduces the concept of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) aimed at improving performance tracking for the agencies;

62. Notes, in addition, that according to the roadmap developed by the Commission[420], the KPIs should be developed concerning the work of both the agency and its Director; notes, moreover, that the Commission also proposed that templates be developed for the annual work programme or the evaluation;

63. Points out that, according to the Roadmap, KIPs should be developed on an annual basis by the agencies and the Commission and therefore change year-to-year, making tracking the performance of the agency over a longer period difficult as some KPIs might not be followed over several years;

64. Recommends that the Agencies take action to meet outstanding or delayed indicators and regularly adjust their KPIs to enhance performance;

65. Underlines that the Commission’s guidelines[421] for the KPIs for Directors of EU decentralised agencies focus entirely on the performance of Directors of the agencies, i.e., mainly related to budget and human resources management and are not used to giving an assessment of the results or of the efficiency and effectiveness of the operations under the agencies’ mandates[422];

66. Stresses, moreover, that, because there is no standard approach for presenting the KPIs in the Annual Activity Reports (AARs) of the agencies, it is difficult to have an overview of the status of the performance of each agency;

67. Underlines that based on Court’s conclusions, the KPIs do not contribute to tracking the performance of the agencies in terms of operations and financial and human resource management;

68. Calls for an independent performance review of all agencies to assess whether their activities effectively align with Union policy priorities and deliver tangible results; insists on the introduction of performance-based budgeting and efficiency benchmarks to ensure optimal resource allocation and impact-driven governance;

69. Welcomes the fact that the ECHA, in cooperation with the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), has taken steps to promote the ‘one substance - one assessment’ principle to ensure greater consistency in the hazard and risk assessment of active substances; calls on the agencies to continue to promote cooperation with other EU agencies and international organisations and to foster dialogue with stakeholders and citizens;

70. Recalls the Unions ‘zero tolerance’ approach to Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing and the European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) vital contribution to the implementation of the common fisheries policy (CFP), in particular in relation to fisheries control and the fight against IUU fishing;

71. Stresses the primarily responsibility of Member States for the control of fishing activities, while the Agency’s tasks are limited to support and coordination, as well as to providing assistance to the Member States in this area; calls on the Agency to support Member States’ monitoring and identification of serious infringements concerning forced labour and to provide adequate training for inspectors on these serious infringements;

72. Calls on EUSPA to continue its efforts as a key contributor to the implementation of the EU Space Programme, reinforcing the Union’s industrial base, competitiveness and innovation; encourages prioritisation of European procurement, particularly in areas critical to the resilience, strategic autonomy and sovereignty of the Union; highlights the vital role of Galileo and its Public Regulated Service in Union security and defence, alongside the short-term benefits of GOVSATCOM and the long-term strategic value of IRIS2; stresses that Union defence and security capability initiatives should leverage the expertise and infrastructure of the Union’s space sector to avoid unnecessary duplication;

73. Takes note of the new interoperability roadmap; acknowledges that the new timeline for the roll-out and interoperability of Union information systems was necessary due to delays in development of the Entry/Exit System (EES), European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) and European Criminal Records Information System on third-country nationals (ECRIS-TCN); underlines that swift, effective and reliable information exchange, in accordance with the applicable legislation, is critical for sustaining and strengthening the Union’s area of freedom, security and justice; in this regard acknowledges the work and improvements achieved by eu-LISA;

74. Notes the efforts of the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union (‘the Centre’) to enable and promote multilingualism in the Union, for example as regards communications of the EU agencies and the development of terminology in specialised subject areas to improve the quality of translations; welcomes the setting up of a working group on artificial intelligence (AI) in June 2023 and the decision to take the work of that group further in a new advisory group on AI;

75. Calls on EFCA to support Member States’ monitoring and identification of serious infringements linked to the application of Article 90(2), point (p) of Regulation (EU) 2023/2842 concerning forced labour, and to provide adequate training for inspectors on these serious infringements;

76. Notes that, in 2023, EFCA reported 44 993 inspections (at sea and ashore), which led to the detection of suspected infringements in at least 4 230 of those inspections; notes that these data collectively represent a slight decrease in the total number of inspections (5 % less inspections compared with 2022), as well as a 18 % decrease in the total number of inspections where suspected infringements were detected; points out that inspections and other follow-up activities play a key role, not only in the proper management of fish stocks, but also in ensuring a level playing field for Union fishers;

77. Commends Eurojust’s efforts towards the digitalisation of justice, namely the implementation of a new Case Management System following the latest amendment to the Eurojust Regulation[423] and the implementation of the new JITs Collaboration Platform[424]; notes the role of Eurojust as the contact point for third countries and international organisations regarding ECRIS-TCN requests in the context of criminal proceedings;

78. Stresses the importance of Eurojust’s continued support to Ukraine, by the JIT investigating alleged core international crimes committed in Ukraine, by operating the Core International Crimes Evidence Database (CICED) to preserve, store and analyse evidence of core international crimes in a single, secure, central database, by ensuring a safe digital data transmission method for the evidence submission and its analysis; further welcomes the launching of the new International Centre for the Prosecution of the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine (ICPA) at Eurojust with the aim of supporting national investigations and agreeing on common investigative and prosecution strategies and by actively contributing to the work of the Seize and Freeze taskforce in order to ensure the effective implementation of Union sanctions across the European Union;

79. Highlights the role of FRA as a key guardian of fundamental rights and the rule of law, as enshrined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights and commends its support to ensure the respect, protection and fulfilment of fundamental rights in existing EU laws and policies in the field of equality and anti-discrimination, such as Union law and policies combating racism and antisemitism and islamophobia, supporting the collection of equality data and the implementation of equality and anti-racism strategies such as the national Roma strategic frameworks and providing input for to the mid-term review of the 2020–2025 LGBTIQ equality strategy, the protection of civil society and of at-risk human rights defenders, as well as supporting the revision of the victims’ rights directive, the Anti-racism Action Plan and the Union Strategy on combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish life and advising on the fundamental rights compliance regarding the development and use of AI systems and the implementation and use of Union funds;

80. Emphasises FRA’s guidance and engagement in the area of asylum and migration, borders and interoperability and its important focus on fundamental rights, Member States’ international obligations and Union human rights law in this area, including cooperation with the European Union Asylum Agency (EUAA) with a view to enhancing the understanding of the importance of guardians and legal representatives assisting unaccompanied children seeking international protection within the Union and the training provided to staff of Europol enhancing awareness and understanding of fundamental rights considerations in relevant operational contexts; welcomes FRA’s timely input on the implementation of the temporary protection directive in the context of refugees fleeing from Ukraine, on identifying the challenges with regard to the implementation of Union law on long-term residence, as well as on identifying the shortcomings in the visa code and the list of actions the Union and its Member States can take to reduce fatalities at sea;

81. Welcomes FRA's contribution to the evaluation of the European Border and Coast Guard Regulation (‘the EBCG Regulation’), participation in European Border Coast Agency (Frontex) management board meetings and co-chairing the Frontex Consultative Forum on Fundamental Rights and cooperation with the Fundamental Rights Office at Frontex;

82. Notes with satisfaction that FRA provided fundamental rights analysis and expertise to support the activities and work of other EU justice and home affairs (JHA) agencies, including the EUAA, Frontex, Europol, the European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA) and European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL); welcomes FRA’s contributions in 2023 to advancing the respect for fundamental rights, including through guidance on Union funds and addressing challenges posed by new technologies; calls on FRA to determine the extent to which the rule of law and fundamental rights are intrinsically linked, and how its work could be incorporated or developed in synergy with that of the European Commission in the framework of the annual Rule of Law Report;

83. Commends Europol’s successful deployment of PERCI (EU Platform on Illegal Content Online), particularly with the full implementation of the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) recommendations; appreciates the strong cooperation with EDPS and the joint working group established with Frontex to follow up on EDPS’ recommendations in relation to Frontex’s PeDRA (Processing personal data for risk analysis) programme where both agencies share a strong interest in protecting fundamental rights while advancing security;

84. Welcomes the implementation of the Europol Regulation[425] as amended in 2022, especially the swift appointment of an FRO in January 2023, marking a significant step towards enhancing Europol’s commitment to human rights in its operations;

85. Highlights as regards EIGE, the importance of resuming actions related to the gender mainstreaming that did not achieve a 100 % success rate, particularly due to procedural reasons;

86. Acknowledges the importance of localised initiatives that strengthen health systems and environmental initiatives, while increasing collaboration with Member States and Agencies (ECDC, ECHA, EEA,EFSA, EMA); calls for improvement in the funding distribution approach, prioritising the reduction of administrative burdens and channelling resources directly to final recipients by simplifying procedures to enhance accessibility to economic players on the ground;

87. Notes that following the assessment by DG MOVE, which ensures supervision of the three Agencies, their 2023 performance of the three Agencies (EASA, EMSA, ERA) was in full alignment with the agreed objectives of the Commission: the regular monitoring and supervision activities did not identify any particular issues that could have a material impact on the assurance, furthermore, the reports from the external and internal auditors did not highlight any major issues that could raise additional concerns for DG MOVE;

88. Notes that in 2023, EASA significantly strengthened its cooperation with military organisations within the scope provided by the EU Action plan on military mobility 2.0 and is now invited to all NATO Aviation Committee meetings; takes notice of the endorsement of the Agency’s Civil Military Cooperation strategy – its long-time priority – supporting its involvement in certification tasks for military aircraft deriving from civilian ones based on the “as civil as possible as military as necessary” concept;

89. Notes that in 2023, EMSA continued providing highly effective assistance in helping to reduce the impact of the maritime transport sector on the environment, including through its involvement in the numerous initiatives related to European Green Deal; takes particular notice of the technical expertise it provided in the context of the review of the Maritime Safety Package; commends the Agency’s support to the Commission and the Member States in the final adoption of the proposals made as a part of the Fit for 55 package, notably on the extension of the Emission Trading System (ETS) to maritime transport and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation; in this context, appreciates its ongoing research into the potential of various alternative fuels and the associated safety considerations arising from the uptake and deployment of sustainable alternative sources of power for ships; welcomes the adaptation of THETIS-MRV to the requirements of the ETS legislation;

90. Welcomes the five agencies’ (EUROFOUND, CEDEFOP. ETF, EU OSHA, ELA) continued and growing cooperation and sharing of resources among them and with other institutions, including other EU agencies, the Commission and the Parliament;

91. Calls on the Commission to ensure better use of the Agencies’ (EUROFOUND, CEDEFOP. ETF, EU OSHA, ELA) expertise in relevant policy areas regarding for example, elaboration of reports and studies, conducting research and surveys, which can allow for more efficient utilisation of existing Union budget resources compared to alternative solutions; appreciates the five agencies’ efforts to further develop their digital and online communication in order to increase their visibility and raise awareness of their high-impact work; stresses, in this regard, the unused potential in providing for specific, relevant information and the same quality products as external consultants, when the agencies’ mandates allow it;

92. Welcomes the agencies’ efforts (EUROFOUND, CEDEFOP. ETF, EU OSHA, ELA) to implement policies on diversity and inclusiveness, particularly when it comes to persons with disabilities; encourages the agencies to enhance comparable data collection on the employment of persons with disabilities; recognises the progress made within the Agencies towards gender balance within their staff: calls for further efforts to ensure gender balance also at the senior management level and to mainstream gender in all their activities;

93. Notes that budget monitoring efforts during the financial year 2023 resulted in a budget implementation rate of current year commitment appropriations averaging above 97 %, with the exceptions of CdT and ELA, which had rates of 89,55 % and 93,72 % respectively; notes that the agencies exhibiting the lowest execution rate of current year payment appropriations are as follows, listed in ascending order along with their respective percentages: ESA at 47,61 %, Frontex at 55,37 %, EU-OSHA at 68,83 %, ACER at 70,69 % and ECDC at 71,79 %;

94. Notes the increase in the EUAA’s budget in 2023 from EUR 168 million to EUR 170 million (+0,77 %) and its staff from 519 to 529 (+2 %); reiterates the important role of the European Union Asylum Agency in supporting Member States with the implementation of the Common European Asylum System and monitoring its correct implementation; recalls that in its 2022 European Union Agency for Asylum discharge report, the discharge authority highlighted concerns about the internal management and procedures of the Agency, noting that OLAF had initiated an investigation, which has now been concluded, allegedly involving nepotism and other issues affecting its financial management; regrets that the Agency's executive director avoided to provide answers during the discharge preparatory hearing in CONT Committee; is alarmed that the Board of the Agency refuses to disclose the contents and recommendation of the said OLAF report to the discharge authority; calls on the Agency to make findings of the report available immediately;

95. Considers that the OLAF Final Report (OC-2022-0717) on the EUAA comes to very concerning conclusions on established facts, which put at risk the stability, governance and reputation of the Agency, forcing the decision to postpone discharge to the Agency in relation to the 2023 financial year; recalls, moreover, that OLAF established and quantified a financial impact that cannot be recovered which corroborates the negative impact on the sound financial management of the resources of the agency; requests, therefore, a comprehensive follow-up by the Management Board detailing all measures taken in order to correct the weaknesses detected;

96. Reiterates its call from last year that the EUAA should keep Parliament regularly updated on all OLAF investigations;

Procurement

97. Notes with concern that public procurement weaknesses remain the largest source of irregular payments; highlights that the Court made 38 observations on public procurement weaknesses in 2023 (compared to 41 in 2022 and 28 in 2021)[426]; urges agencies to introduce measures to ensure strict adherence to procurement regulations and the principles of transparency, competition and cost-effectiveness; reminds the need for regular training programs for staff on financial management, procurement rules and fraud prevention; calls for stricter accountability measures ensuring that any persistent deficiencies lead to targeted corrective actions and consequences for repeated non-compliance;

98. Notes that, according to the Court, 13[427] of the observations on weaknesses leading to irregular payments in 2023 refer to irregularities detected and mentioned in previous audits; notes that for the remaining 25 observations, nine impacted payments and the other 16 did not lead to irregular payments in 2023; notes that the observations of the year that did not affect payments relate to the agencies ACER, EBA, eu-LISA, ESMA, EMSA, ENISA, ERA, EIGE, ECDC, EEA, EUDA, EUAA and CEPOL; takes note of the Agencies replies and calls on them to take measures to correct the weaknesses detected and report back to the discharge authority on the actions taken to address them;

99. Draws attention to the nine observations of the year made by the Court that affect payments; notes that in the case of ENISA, eu-LISA, as well as for ELA, the irregularities detected, along with those identified in previous audits that resulted in payments in 2023 (only for eu-LISA and ELA), form the basis for a qualified opinion by the Court and have been described under heading “Overview of the audit results” of this resolution;

100. Observes that the remaining observations of the year affecting payments refer to CdT, EIGE, EFCA, ERA and EU-OSHA with one observation per agency, with the exception of the latter agency which has two; notes that the reason for the observation as well as the agencies’ reply for the Court’s observation have the following breakdown:

– In the case of CdT the observation refers to the incorrect use of direct award procedure instead of the launch of competitive procedure based on an estimate of future costs, resulting in irregular payments under these contracts totalling EUR 25 800 in 2023; takes note of CdT’s reply that it will organize simplified competitive procedures for maintenance services exceeding EUR 1 000;

– In the case of ERA the observation is related to the signature of a specific contract without a reopening of competition as required by the framework contract which led to a total of EUR 254 400 of payments in connection with this contract; notes ERA’s reply that as from 2024, the agency has started to apply its own reopening of competition for the services in scope;

– EIGE’s observation refers to incorrect application of ex ante checks, exceeding the ceiling of the framework contract, and incorrect application of daily rates which resulted in EUR 76 500 in irregular payments; notes that EIGE will ensure proper implementation of interinstitutional framework contracts with attention to HR-related contracts;

– EFCA used an interinstitutional framework contract for the provision of travel arrangements beyond its scope for acquiring event organisation services and the associated 2023 payments of EUR 257 300 were irregular; notes that according to EFCA, the agency encountered unexpected situations leading to procedural delays and will develop as corrective action, a contingency plan to mitigate the impact of unexpected events;

– EU-OSHA has two observations:

1) Irregularities in awarding three negotiated procedures with a single economic operator, without the publication of a contract notice that according to the Court did not meet the conditions set out in point 11.1(c) of Annex I to the Financial Regulation and led to EUR 67 100 in irregular payments in 2023; takes note of EU-OSHA’s reply that it was in a situation of extreme urgency and had no other viable options to ensure business continuity;

2) Two directly awarded contracts resulted in irregular payments of EUR 29 700; notes that these contracts should have been combined into a single competitive procedure since they were for nearly identical services, contravening Article 160 of the financial regulation, which prohibits the splitting of contracts; notes that EU-OSHA will improve the documentation of its market prospections and explore alternative procurement tools;

101. Echoes the Court’s recommendation that, when implementing framework contracts, the agencies concerned should only use specific contracts to procure goods or services covered by the associated framework contract; further echoes the Court’s recommendation that the agencies concerned should also ensure that they comply with the rules given in the Financial Regulation for modifying existing contracts, that specific contracts define the prices quantities and delivery times and that contract implementation is subject to adequate checks relating to these key elements;

102. Recalls the importance for all procurement procedures to ensure quality goods and services, fair competition between tenderers and to procure the most economically advantageous goods and services, respecting the principles of transparency, proportionality, equal treatment and non-discrimination;

103. Insists on the need to strengthen procurement cooperation between EUAN and the European Commission;

104. Emphasises the importance of enhancing digitalisation within the agencies, both for internal operations and management, as well as for accelerating procedural digitalisation; highlights the need to remain proactive; supports in this regard further investments in digital tools and innovation to improve procedural tasks as well as to prevent a digital gap between agencies;

Staffing policy, gender equality, inclusion, conflict of interest and fraud prevention

105. Notes that, in 2023, the 33 decentralised agencies reported that they employ a total of 10 580 members of staff (compared to 10 146 in 2022), comprising officials, temporary agents, contract agents and seconded national experts (SNEs), representing an increase of 4,27 % compared to 2022;

106. Notes that cases of burnout (in total 25) were registered in six agencies, namely EASA (five cases), EEA (four cases), EFCA (one case), EFSA (two cases), EMA (ten cases) and Europol (three cases); notes however, that not all agencies, including ECDC, ECHA, EMSA, ENISA, ERA, FRA, Frontex, collect data related to cases of burnout due to data protection; expresses its concern about medical data not being collected as these are important in order to follow the mental well-being of the agencies’ staff; urges the agencies to take immediate action to address the rising number of burnout cases among staff; notes that overtime was taken by several employees in 19 agencies in 2022 (13 in 2021); notes in particular that a high number of employees have taken overtime in EFSA (81 % of staff) and Eurofound (97 % of staff); recalls in this regard the importance of developing a long-term human resources policy, including mental health support structures, ensuring a comprehensive approach to work-life balance, including provisions for teleworking and career development; stresses, moreover, the importance of safeguarding mental health and well-being of staff;

107. Notes that the EIT Director, speaking on behalf of the EU Agencies Network, agreed on 4 December 2024, during the Committee on Budgetary Control, to conduct research on the types of contracts for cleaning personnel working at the decentralised agencies; asks the EU Agencies Network to inform the discharge authority on the types of contracts of the cleaning personnel working at the decentralised agencies, including the proportion of long-term and short-term contracts;

108. Supports Frontex’s continued efforts to strengthen its FRO, noting the employment of 46 Fundamental Rights Monitors (FRM) in 2023; stresses the importance of ensuring that all FRMs are recruited in AD grade, to further enhance their capacity and independence; recognises that Frontex has taken significant steps in responding to the opinions of the FRO, particularly on issues such as gender mainstreaming and human trafficking;

109. Notes that, in 2023, the staff turnover rate was more than 5 % in 18 out of 33 agencies (namely Cedefop, CEPOL, EBA, EFCA, EIGE, EIOPA, EIT, ELA, EUDA, ETF, EUAA, eu-LISA, Eurofound, Eurojust, Europol, EUSPA) and that three of them exceeded the 10 % rate (namely BEREC Office, CdT, Eurojust); commends the agencies that have taken targeted measures to prevent high staff turnover rates; highlights the importance for all agencies to implement measures with a view to improving talent management and retention; counts on EUAN to be a forum for its member agencies with regard to exchanging good practices and, where possible, joining forces in this regard; calls on the Commission to actively support agencies in recruiting the necessary expertise to fulfil their mandates, encouraging closer cooperation with universities and other relevant institutions;

110. Highlights that geographical balance is still a challenge for several agencies for which considerable percentages of their overall staff are nationals of the Member State where the agencies are located;

111. Acknowledges that attracting talent and ensuring a geographically diverse work force are linked to agencies’ individual specificities (e.g. location, infrastructure, schooling, policy area), as well as to external limiting factors (e.g. competition with the private sector, job uncertainty due to short term contracts, low correction coefficients); notes with appreciation from the EUAN’s follow-up report to the discharge for 2021, the actions taken by the EUAN to remedy the lack of attractiveness and improve the representativeness of the agencies’ staff in terms of age, gender and geographical origin;

112. Recalls that the agencies located in countries with relatively low correction coefficient are facing continuous challenges in attracting skilled and geographically diverse staff; calls on the Commission to analyse together with the respective Member State this matter and consider the use of economic incentives to help mitigate the problem; recalls, moreover, that the correction coefficient puts the general principle of equal treatment into practice;

113. Highlights that some Agencies make extensive use of external consultants, mainly in the ICT area but also in the areas of their core business, which make up significant parts of their operational budget (e.g. ACER, ETF, ELA, etc.); calls on all the agencies to prioritise permanent staff over external consultants and contractual staff in order to guarantee high quality working conditions and to prevent the loss of knowledge and experience; calls, moreover, on the agencies to prevent job uncertainty due to short term contracts and prioritise long-term employment; appeals, in this regard, for flexibility for agencies to convert seconded national expert (SNE) posts into temporary agent posts, ensuring expertise retention, operational functionality and business continuity; further insists on avoiding the externalisation of tasks to consultancies when know-how is available in-house;

114. Recognises the progress made within the agencies towards gender balance among their staff; calls for intensified efforts to ensure gender balance at the senior management level and to integrate gender equality systematically into all agency policies, procedures and activities;

115. Notes that gender distribution has improved in 2023 compared to 2022 at the level of senior and middle management[428] and amongst the management board members[429]; notes that the gender balance reported for staff overall[430] did not change; encourages ACER, BEREC Office, Cedefop, ECDC, ECHA, EFSA, EIOPA, EMCDDA, EMSA, ENISA, ERA, eu-LISA, ELA, Europol, EUAA, EUSPA and Frontex to support women in applying for management positions; reiterates its calls on the Commission and Member States to observe gender balance when nominating and appointing members of the management or administrative boards; recalls the ambition of the agencies to align with the Commission to reach a gender balance of 50 % at all levels of its management by the end of 2025; calls on the agencies to keep taking these aspects into consideration with regard to all future recruitment of staff and to work towards the further improvement of gender balance at senior management level;

116. Urges decentralised agencies to strengthen gender equality policies at all levels, ensuring equal opportunities in recruitment, career progression and working conditions for all staff; encourages all agencies to adopt and implement robust diversity and inclusion strategies that promote fairness and balance, ensuring equal opportunities and representation of women and minorities in leadership positions; calls on agencies to develop comprehensive strategies to assess progress and identify areas for improvement; recalls that the Parliament will assess compliance with these principles in the annual discharge process;

117. Notes that all agencies have put in place measures to improve staff’s well-being at work and work-life balance; notes that the number and impact of such measures varies significantly from one agency to another and that no common framework of reference across agencies appears to exist; calls on the EUAN to coordinate efforts for the development of a common framework of reference in this this regard; notes with satisfaction that a large majority of agencies have put measures for integration of persons with disabilities in place; encourages the agencies to maintain good practices of staff well-being, inclusion and integration of persons with disabilities and to continue to address work-life balance, as well as lifelong learning and career development; stresses the importance of intensifying efforts to achieve gender and geographical balance among institutional staff and in senior management positions; underlines the useful role that exchanges of best practice can play in the field of staff management; invites the agencies to provide relevant and regular training to their staff;

118. Encourages all agencies to implement a policy for safeguarding personal dignity and preventing psychological and sexual harassment and to participate in the interagency task force of confidential counsellors; calls, in this regard, for the introduction of compulsory preventive anti-harassment training to be followed by employees of EU agencies; notes, with concern that, according to the replies to the standard questionnaire, ENISA communicated to the discharge authority that two administrative inquiries related to alleged harassment were open in 2023; it informed, moreover, that one of them was closed in 2024 after receiving a final report from OLAF; expects the Agency to thoroughly follow up on the ongoing cases, as well as to introduce strong measures to prevent any future similar cases; calls on the agencies to carry out regular reporting, via the follow-up report, on progress in this area;

119. Notes that a perceived conflict of interest can constitute a reputational risk to the agency and should be addressed even if it turns out to be unsubstantiated;

120. Underlines the importance of safeguarding the independence of EU agencies from undue industry influence to maintain public trust in their decision-making; expresses concern over regulatory shortcomings and potential conflicts of interest within certain agencies; highlights issues related to close ties to industry and reports of undue influence, particularly through revolving doors between public institutions and private companies; stresses the need for greater transparency, stronger oversight mechanisms and a firm commitment to prioritising public health and safety over financial interests;

121. Notes that, for 2023, no major cases of conflict of interest were reported by the Court with the exception of Frontex and EMCDDA;

122. Considers that currently, most agencies have robust and comprehensive procedures in place to raise awareness and prevent conflicts of interest, giving the required assurance of the independence of their staff members to stakeholders and the public;

123. Notes with satisfaction the strong collaboration with the Justice and Home Affairs Agencies, notably the conclusion of a new working arrangement with European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), the opening of 15 new cases where Eurojust supported European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) as well as the cooperation on 42 cases with European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) stresses that Eurojust and Europol launched a pilot project for the systematic and structural exchange of data for link detection purposes, which will be reviewed in the first half of 2024; welcomes the Eurojust-OLAF Action Plan 2022-2023 to fight crimes affecting the European Union’s financial interests;

Internal control

124. Notes with concern the Court’s findings in the area of management and control systems affecting 9 agencies, namely EMA, Europol, EUSPA, Eurofound, EIT, Eurojust ACER, ENISA and EEA;

125. Highlights that in the case of Europol and EIT, two out of three observations resulted in irregular payments in 2023;

126. Recalls that the Court found in 2022 that Europol had irregularly reimbursed VAT through grants to public authorities by considering it eligible cost and that in 2023 reimbursement for this concept totalled EUR 279 900; welcomes Europol's decision to no longer consider VAT as an eligible cost for new operational grants;

127. Notes that in the case of EIT, one of the observations forms the basis for a qualified opinion on the legality and regularity of the payments underlying the accounts which has been described under heading “Overview of the audit results” of this resolution;

128. Is concerned that the Court's second observation on the EIT refers to the agency's move to a multi-annual grant agreement structure, but procedures and guidelines for ex post checks of grant payments have not been updated to account for the implications; welcomes that EIT is already in the process of updating its ex-post control mechanism to address these implications;

129. Is aware that during the first quarter of 2023, EMA carried out a data migration but did not respect the deadlines for 48 veterinary inspections, resulting in significant invoice delays not reported in the register of exceptions and wrongly booked revenue; notes that this contravenes EMA's financial regulation and reveals a weakness in its management and control systems; takes note of EMA’s aim to improve the process in the context of implementing the New Fee Regulation;

130. Notes that Eurofound made a payment of EUR 38 600, linked to a contract for assessing the quality of survey data, without collecting some key supporting documents relating to the contractual deliverables;

131. Notes that, in 2023, Eurojust observed an increase in non-standard transactions classified as exceptions or non-compliance events, with the number growing from 43 to 71 and the total amount concerned rising from EUR 294 000 to EUR 566 400 compared with 2022; acknowledges the Eurojust response to the observation attributing the majority of the total non-compliance events in 2023 to a single event for a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) grant; takes note that according to Agency, the increase is primarily due to insufficient human resources and internal process inefficiencies and welcomes that Eurojust has addressed the issue by revising the current procedure for registering and reporting non-compliance events in 2024;

132. Notes that EUSPA's executive director had confirmed an early start to monitoring activities before the signing of a grant agreement, resulting in activities carried out without a budgetary commitment; highlights that this was not reported in the exceptions register or annual activity report, which contravenes the Financial Regulation; notes that EUSPA argue that there was no need to register the early start of activities without a budgetary commitment in the Exceptions Register but they acknowledge that the case was not reported in the annual activity report as required;

133. Takes note of ACER’s appointment of a new accounting officer, who was also the team leader of the budget, finance and procurement department, in violation of ACER's financial regulation requiring a segregation of duties for authorising officers and accounting officers; is aware that as from 1 May 2024 a reorganisation took place and that the team leader of the Budget, Finance and Procurement team has been released from her team leadership duties;

134. Notes that in September 2023, ENISA’s Executive Director allowed 15 interim staff to assume roles in the financial circuit without prior approval, contravening regulations; is aware that according to the agency reply, ENISA has been using interim agents and SNEs due to business needs and resource shortages and will seek to derogate from financial rules if the resource shortage persists;

135. Notes furthermore that ENISA’s Accounting Officer was also appointed as the Internal Control Coordinator, contrary to regulations stipulating segregation of duties; takes note of ENISA’s acknowledgement of the observation, but considers the roles of Internal Control Coordinator and Accounting Officer not necessarily incompatible since the Authorising Officer had not delegated any powers to the Internal Control Coordinator; welcomes that ENISA will clarify the roles and responsibilities of the Internal Control Coordinator in its internal processes; calls for informing the European Parliament on the progress in question before 30 June 2025;

136. Observes that EEA approved lump-sum grant payments without being able to show how the amount was calculated, posing a risk that it was not commensurate with the services provided; takes note that the EEA considers the written decision on the lump-sum payment to be fully compliant with the relevant clauses of the Financial Regulation; stresses that the Agency will ensure that lump sum amounts are properly determined and documented for cases where costs are declared by one-person company/self-employed partner in the ETCs (European Topic Centres)[431];

137. Takes note that EEA outsourced ex ante financial checks to an external contractor and that the Court found shortcomings in the control arrangements; notes that in response, the EEA acknowledged the Court's observation and will update the procedures for ex-ante checks to ensure that this risk is addressed;

138. Calls on the agencies to promptly and systematically implement the Court’s observations and take concrete corrective measures to address identified weaknesses in internal control framework; urges the establishment of stricter accountability measures, ensuring that any persistent deficiencies lead to targeted corrective actions and consequences for repeated non-compliance;

Cybersecurity, ethics and transparency

139. Draws attention to the need to take all necessary security measures to safeguard the online integrity of processed information, insists on increasing agencies’ resilience to cyberattacks or infiltration attempts particularly originating from Russia or any other third country; underlines that joint procurement in this field between agencies could result in reduced financial costs and improved results;

140. Welcomes FRA’s cooperation with the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) on safeguarding privacy and data protection throughout the development and implementation of cybersecurity initiatives and with eu-LISA on guaranteeing that the design and use of IT systems adheres to fundamental rights standards;

141. Notes that decentralised agencies of the European Union have established various mechanisms to address transparency and lobbying activities in their respective policy fields; underlines, however, that, according to the Court, agencies are not always successful in achieving the satisfactory levels of transparency and value for money in tenders with complex procurement rules and procedures[432]; notes with concern the remaining issues with transparency which in turn affect coherency, effectiveness and above all, accountability;

142. Highlights the positive progress in implementing Fundamental Rights targets, including the ongoing execution of the Fundamental Rights Action Plan and the independent evaluation of the Agency’s compliance with the Fundamental Rights Framework, in line with the EBCG Regulation; welcomes the proactive follow-up by Frontex on complaints related to fundamental rights, with the majority being dismissed for non-admissibility; welcomes Frontex’s reinforced commitment to transparency and accountability;

143. Emphasises that, for the sake of full clarity and transparency and in line with Court’s observation, agencies that collect own revenue should disclose that same information in an easy-to-understand way in their final annual accounts, consolidated annual activity reports and single programming documents, since these reports serve different purposes;

144. Notes, furthermore, that in 2023 Frontex refused to grant public access to a report by its Fundamental Rights Officer concerning a Frontex operation in Albania (case 652/2023/VB), leading to an Ombudsman inquiry; the Ombudsman considered that Frontex should have given access to some parts of the report and welcomes that Frontex accepted the Ombudsman’s proposal for a solution;

145. Regrets that the application of the Transparency Register to outside contacts is not mandatory for the decentralised agencies; notes, however, that according to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 20 May 2021[433] between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on a mandatory transparency register, the agencies have the possibility to use the Transparency Register on a voluntary basis;

146. Encourages all agencies to make use of this voluntary possibility and follow the example of eu-LISA and Frontex which are the only two agencies that are requiring third parties’ outside contacts to register in the Transparency Register;

147. Highlights that the use of the Transparency Register is promoted and encouraged by the signatories of the Interinstitutional Agreement; recalls the strong call for all decentralised agencies to make full use of the register;

148. Notes that eu-LISA focused on cybersecurity and combating threats in the cyber domain, in particular making necessary preparations for obligations stemming from the new Union Regulations on information security and cybersecurity; highlights that eu-LISA operates and maintains a security monitoring platform, cybersecurity incident plan, response playbooks and 24/7 stand-by duty arrangements to ensure timely identification of and response to cyber threats; welcomes the role of eu-LISA in supporting inter-agency cybersecurity exercises in cooperation with the JHA Agencies Network (JHAAN)[434]; underlines the importance of decentralised agencies having the full capability to defend themselves against cyberattacks; encourages closer cooperation between eu-LISA and the other agencies to build a more resilient, collective response against cybercrime; stresses, in this regard, the importance of strengthening cybersecurity measures across all agencies, in light of the increasing risks of cyber threats and data breaches; calls for additional investments in secure IT infrastructure and cybersecurity training for the agency’s personnel; urges agencies to submit an annual cybersecurity risk assessment report to the  Parliament and the Court ;

149. Welcomes the fact that eu-LISA also focused on cybersecurity and combating threats in the cyber domain, in particular making necessary preparations for obligations stemming from the new Union regulations on information security and cybersecurity; highlights the fact that eu-LISA operates and maintains a security monitoring platform, cybersecurity incident plan, response playbooks and 24/7 stand-by duty arrangements to ensure timely identification of and response to cyber threats; welcomes the role of eu-LISA in supporting inter-agency cybersecurity exercises in cooperation with the JHA Agencies Network (JHAAN);

150. Urges Frontex to ensure, without further delay, the full implementation of all the recommendations from European audit and scrutiny bodies, particularly OLAF and those from the European Parliament’s Frontex Scrutiny Working Group, the European Ombudsman, the Court and the Frontex Working Group on Fundamental Rights and Legal Operational Aspects of Operations (WG FRaLO);

151. Notes that all agencies have a whistle-blower policy in place; calls on all the agencies to ensure they have specific, safe and effective reporting channels in place in line with the relevant requirements of Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council on whistleblowing;

152. Advocates for the systematic inclusion of AI-specific risk assessments in internal audits of agencies, ensuring compliance with the Union’s ethical guidelines and cybersecurity standards; calls for an expended mandate of ENISA to include specific oversight of risks related to the use of artificial intelligence within EU agencies;

Sustainability, environmental impact and social inclusion

153. Notes that overall, 11[435] of the 33 EU agencies (33 %) have already implemented the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS); takes positive note of the proactive steps being undertaken by several agencies in their pursuit of obtaining EMAS certification in the near future[436]; notes that some of the agencies[437] with a larger budget have not communicated their plans to implement EMAS in the short term; takes note that EASA is currently assessing instruments for systematic and continuous environmental performance improvements, including EMAS and will provide an update to the discharge authority later this year;

154. Recalls that the 2022 discharge (horizontal) report pointed to 14 agencies still not having the corporate sustainability plans in place; notes that for the 2023 financial year Court’s report did not provide updated figures on the issue; reiterates the importance of all agencies having the corporate sustainability plans in place; urges agencies to report to the Commission about the energy performance of their buildings;

155. Encourages the Court to update on a regular basis the figures on the corporate sustainable plans situation in the agencies;

156. Notes that in the financial year 2023 the agencies demonstrated a growing commitment to environmental and sustainability goals; notes that the European Environment Agency (EEA) played a pivotal role in monitoring and reporting on climate change and environmental performance across the Union; notes that agencies such as CINEA and EEA spearheaded the implementation of sustainability-related programs, contributing to EU-wide initiatives aimed at reducing carbon footprint and promoting renewable energy;

157. Notes with concern that, despite the general trend of progress, some agencies faced difficulties integrating sustainability into their corporate strategies due to procedural inefficiencies and insufficient resource allocation; stresses therefore the need for a more cohesive and actionable framework to ensure long-term sustainability in agency operations;

Follow up of previous years’ observations raised by the Court

158. Notes that “observations” in the agencies’ specific annual reports are in fact “not timed recommendations” by the Court; notes that the Court annually follows-up on those observations by assessing their status as “open” or “closed”;

159. Notes that out of a total of 116 observations made by the Court corresponding to previous years of the agencies that are part of this resolution, a total of 58 have been closed during 2023, with a total of 53 still open and five partially closed; observes that the number of ongoing observations varies among the agencies, with some having no open observations, as is the case for BEREC Office, EBA, ECHA, EEA,EMSA, ENISA, EU-OSHA, EUSPA and Eurofound, while the highest number of open observations is for eu-LISA, Frontex and ELA with eight, seven and five observations respectively; requests these agencies to take proactive measures to resolve these open issues;

160. Takes note that six out of the 53 open observations refer to a high level of carryovers (ACER, ELA, EFCA, eu-LISA, FRA, Frontex); is concerned that in the case of Frontex, this observation remains open since 2018;

161. Notes that ERA has an open observation since 2018 regarding the collection of fees and charges for certification tasks, which began in 2019; notes that according to the regulation the specific needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should be considered and ERA is expected to implement effective controls to verify whether applicants qualify as SMEs; calls on the agency to report back to the discharge authority on the current status of this issue and to provide reasons for its continued open status;

162. Notes that EASA has accumulated more than EUR 50 million surplus from industry-financed activities over the years, for which there is no provision in its founding regulation; asks the Commission to propose a solution at legislative level to address this issue;

163. Notes that ACER had been using interim workers performing long-term tasks to make up for a lack of directly employed staff members since 2019; calls on the Commission to provide additional statutorily staff posts;

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164. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the agencies subject to this discharge procedure, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

 

 

 

 

ANNEX: ENTITIES OR PERSONS FROM WHOM THE RAPPORTEUR HAS RECEIVED INPUT

 

Pursuant to Article 8 of Annex I to the Rules of Procedure, the rapporteur declares that he received input from the following entities or persons in the preparation of the report, prior to the adoption thereof in committee:

Entity and/or person

European Medicines Agency Executive Director, Emer Cooke and Staff

European Union Asylum Agency Executive Director, Nina Gregori Staff

Frontex Executive Director, Hans Leijtens and Staff

Europol Deputy Executive Director of Governance, Ebner Jürgen and Staff

Eurofound Staff

European Labour Authority Staff

European Agency for Safety and Health at Work Staff

The list above is drawn up under the exclusive responsibility of the rapporteur.

 

Where natural persons are identified in the list by their name, by their function or by both, the rapporteur for opinion declares that he has submitted to the natural persons concerned the European Parliament’s Data Protection Notice No 484 (https://www.europarl.europa.eu/data-protect/index.do), which sets out the conditions applicable to the processing of their personal data and the rights linked to that processing.

 

OPINION OF THE COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS (28.1.2025)

for the Committee on Budgetary Control

on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the EU agencies for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

Rapporteur for opinion: Romana Tomc

 

 

OPINION

The Committee on Employment and Social Affairs calls on the Committee on Budgetary Control, as the committee responsible, to incorporate the following into its motion for a resolution:

– having regard to the European Court of Auditors’ Annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023,

– having regard to the European Commission’s Evaluation of the EU agencies under the remit of DG Employment – Eurofound, Cedefop, ETF and EU-OSHA,

– having regard to the Eurofound's Consolidated Annual Activity report 2023,

– having regard to the Cedefop's Consolidated Annual Activity report 2023,

– having regard to the ETF's Consolidated Annual Activity report 2023,

– having regard to the EU-OSHA's Consolidated Annual Activity report 2023,

– having regard to the ELA's Consolidated Annual Activity report 2023,

– having regard to Commission’s report: Evaluation of EU Agencies: Eurofound, Cedefop, ETF and EU-OSHA,

 

Part 1 – General comments

1. Expresses its satisfaction that the European Court of Auditors (ECA) has declared the transactions underlying the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound), the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA), the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (CEDEFOP), the European Training Foundation (ETF), and the European Labour Authority (ELA) annual accounts for the financial year 2023 to be legal and regular, with the exception of ECA’s qualified opinion on the legality and regularity for some ELA payments, and that the financial position of the five agencies as at 31 December 2023 is fairly represented;

2. Appreciates the high quality work performed by the agencies working in the area of employment, social affairs and inclusion (Eurofound, EU-OSHA, CEDEFOP, ETF and ELA); recalls the particular mandates of these agencies and the specific composition of their management bodies based on the tripartite principle and thus including representatives of the national authorities and social partners; recognises that trough their members the management bodies ensure the necessary alignment between the agencies’ work and stakeholders’ needs and priorities; stresses the importance, autonomy and added value of the five agencies in their field of expertise; appreciates the five agencies’ key contribution in promoting the European Year of Skills 2023;

3. Recalls the importance of developing a long term Human Resources policy on work-life balance, ensuring teleworking, right to disconnect and career development, enhancing the geographical balance to have an appropriate representation from all Member States, and recruiting and integrating people with disabilities as well as promoting their equal treatment and their opportunities;

4. Welcomes the five agencies’ continued and growing cooperation and sharing of resources among them and with other institutions, including other EU agencies, the Commission and the Parliament;

5. Calls on the Commission to ensure better use of the Agencies’ expertise in relevant policy areas regarding for example, elaboration of reports and studies, conducting research and surveys, which can allow for more efficient utilisation of existing Union budget resources compared to alternative solutions; appreciates the five agencies’ efforts to further develop their digital and online communication in order to increase their visibility and raise awareness of their high-impact work; stresses, in this regard, the unused potential in providing for specific, relevant information and the same quality products as external consultants, when the agencies’ mandates allow it;

6. Reiterates the need to equip the agencies at a level commensurate to the assigned tasks, with a sufficient number of staff, employed in a stable manner and having sufficient material resources; recalls the importance of providing these agencies with the necessary technical and human resources to fulfil their tasks, and to empower them to implement effective, inclusive and cross-sectoral Social Dialogue within the Union; recalls that the EU Agencies should promote job security for workers;

7. Notes the Court’s observations for agencies concern shortcomings in public procurement procedures, management and control systems and budgetary management and that weaknesses in public procurement procedures remain the main source of irregular payments;

8. Acknowledges that the high inflation rate in 2023, and the related increase in various costs and utilities, affects significantly the agencies’ budget dedicated to operational expenditure, in particular for agencies located in Member States experiencing the highest inflation rates; recalls the importance of health and safety at work; calls on all EU Agencies to meet the highest standards of health and safety at work and to ensure that workers have access to their annual medical examination by reviewing procedures, measures and allocation of resources accordingly, including the necessary professional training;

9. Welcomes the agencies’ efforts to implement policies on diversity and inclusiveness, particularly when it comes to persons with disabilities; encourages the agencies to enhance comparable data collection on the employment of persons with disabilities; recognises the progress made within the Agencies towards gender balance within their staff: calls for further efforts to ensure gender balance also at the senior management level and to mainstream gender in all their activities;

Part 2 – Discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound) for the financial year 2023

10. Appreciates the Foundation’s continued high quality work on enhancing and disseminating knowledge, and providing evidence-based expertise to support the development of better informed social, employment and work-related policies in Europe, to analyse policy options to improve working conditions, industrial relations, employment and living, and to produce expertise on inter alia poverty, inequality, inclusive labour markets, inaccessibility of affordable housing, labour shortages, just transition, right to disconnect, telework, hybrid work and related impacts on work–life balance, psychosocial risks to workers’ well-being, intergenerational inequalities and quality of working conditions;

11. Observes some of the Foundation’s most important publications in 2023 on topics as job quality (including of essential workers), hybrid work, right to disconnect, involvement of the social partners in setting and implementing the national resilience and recovery plans, and minimum wages in Europe; appreciates notably the Foundation’s report on right to disconnect published in 2023 which fills an information gap by providing evidence on how the right to disconnect is implemented at company level and what the impact is;

12. Commends the Agency for the achievement of 95 % of its annual work programme, with 36 out of 38 outputs delivered in 2023;

13. Expresses its satisfaction for the positive ECA’s opinion on the Foundation’s accounts, including on the legality and regularity of payments and invites the Foundation to address the ECA’s remarks;

14. Notes from the Foundation’s report with regard to the follow-up measures taken in light of the discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Foundation for the financial year 2022 that corrective actions have been taken in connection to its procurement templates and traineeship scheme;

15. Notes the 16,8 % of carryover rate, above the 15 % benchmark, and the Foundation’s reply making a distinction between planned and unplanned carry-overs, the latest being assessed at 4 % by the Foundation;

16. Notes the Commission’s recommendation to further improve staff training through formal guidelines and a more systematic approach;

Part 3 – Discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) for the financial year 2023

17. Appreciates the Agency’s activities to develop, gather and provide reliable and relevant information, analysis and tools to advance knowledge, raise awareness and exchange occupational safety and health (OSH) information and good practice in order to promote healthy and safe workplaces in Europe in particular their work on the health and social care sector and psychosocial risks at the workplace; notes the prominent role of the Agency in delivering on the priorities and principles identified in the European Pillar of Social Rights and the EU OSH Strategic Framework; appreciates in this regard the Agency’s continued significant contribution, through several actions carried out alone or in collaboration with EU institutions, other agencies and bodies;

18. Expresses its satisfaction for the positive ECA’s opinion on the Agency’s accounts including on the legality and regularity of payments and invites the Agency to address the ECA’s remarks;

19. Welcomes the Agency’s prompt and successful action in a procurement procedure to protect the interest of the EU budget and notes the related ECA’s opinion on the alternative procedure taken in extreme urgency;

20. Notes the 29 % of carryover rate, way above the 15 % benchmark, and the Agency’s reply linking part of the carryover to commitments planned in the Agency’s Single Programming Document;

21. Notes with satisfaction the cost-cutting actions performed by the Agency for allocating resources to the Agency’s core tasks; welcomes the Agency’s implementation of the AGM system (Advanced Gateway to Meetings), which will help provide an electronic and automated system for reimbursements of experts which was a significant factor in non-compliance with the payment time limits;

22. Notes the Commission’s recommendation to strengthen its cooperation with the other agencies related to the EMPL committee remit;

Part 4 – Discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) for the financial year 2023

23. Appreciates the Cedefop’s high quality work on providing research, analyses and technical advice and expertise in vocational education and training (VET), qualifications and skills policies as well as modernisation of apprenticeships with the aim of promoting high-quality training tailored to the needs of individuals and of the labour market, to compile and disseminate research on skills mismatches and labour shortages, and to ensure digital skills are integrated into VET across the Union, as well as, the Cedefop involvement in the 2023 European Year of Skills;

24. Expresses its satisfaction for the positive ECA’s opinion on the Agency’s accounts including on the legality and regularity of payments, and that the Court has no observations for 2023 and invites the Agency to address the ECA’s outstanding observations from previous years; commends Cedefop for its exemplary commitment (100%) and payment (98%) appropriations rates successfully demonstrating the optimal use of resources entrusted to Cedefop;

25. Notes the Cedefop’s corrective action taken regarding the daily subsistence allowances paid to Greek seconded national experts; notes with appreciation the Centre’s commitment to become carbon neutral by 2030; welcomes the adoption of a climate neutrality strategy and roadmap in 2023 and the efforts to become EMAS certified by 2025; encourages other specialised agencies to establish similar plans and policies;

26. Notes the Commission’s recommendation to review the Cedefop Management Board’s working arrangements to increase efficiency and effectiveness;

Part 5 – Discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Training Foundation (ETF) for the financial year 2023

27. Appreciates the ETF’s activities in helping the Union, Member States and its partner countries to harness the potential of their human capital and to improve the employment prospects through the reform of education, vocational training, skills and labour market systems, as well as, the ETF role in the 2023 European Year of Skills;

28. Expresses its satisfaction for the positive ECA’s opinion on the Agency’s accounts including on the legality and regularity of payments, and invites the Agency to address the ECA’s remarks from 2022, especially concerning open procurement procedure;

29. Notes the ETF’s confirmation that it has reviewed its methodologies on financial solvency in the tendering evaluation process and on financial assessment;

30. Notes the Commission’s recommendation to improve the geographical and gender balance among its staff, and to further cooperate with the ELA and the European Institute for Gender Equality;

Part 6 – Discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Labour Authority (ELA) for the financial year 2023

31. Appreciates the Authority’s work to assist Member States and the Commission in ensuring a fair and effective enforcement of Union rules on labour mobility and coordination of social security systems, in facilitating effective labour mobility in Europe through European Employment Services (EURES) activities, making it easier for citizens and businesses to benefit from the internal market, and to raising awareness, through training and information campaigns, about the rights and obligations of workers and employers; notes that the year 2023 was a final year of the Authority’s setup and growth phase, resulting in reaching full operational capacity, as regards both operational activities and resources; welcomes the adoption of the Authority’s business continuity plan in September 2023;

32. Welcomes in particular the Authority’s #EU4FairConstruction information campaign, aimed at raising awareness about the rights and obligations of workers and employers in the construction sector with a dedicated focus on posting of workers and actions on digital tools to support labour mobility, including training on the Internal Market Information system, Electronic Exchange of Social Security Information, and European Register of Road Transport Undertakings systems as well as its support and coordination to 76 concerted and joint inspections in 2023, more than doubling the number from 2022;

33. Expresses its satisfaction for the overall positive ECA’s opinion on the legality and regularity of underlying revenue and reliability of the Authority’s accounts; notes, however, the ECA’s remarks on a basis for qualified opinion on the legality and regularity of payments underlying the accounts due to irregular expenditure exceeding the materiality threshold;

34. In this regards, notes the ECA’s opinion on an irregular contract awarding and subsequent irregular payments under this contract which in 2023 amounted to EUR 1.32 million and the Authority’s reply that the concerned contract was not renewed and ran until the end to avoid disruption in the Authority’s activities; welcomes that ELA has revised its tender documents, including financial offer templates, to clarify that tenders exceeding the contracting authority's maximum budget will be rejected;

35. Notes the ECA’s opinion on shortcomings in ELA’s ex-ante checks and the 3,8 % of irregular expenditure above the materiality threshold; takes note of the Authority’s commitment to enhance its ex-ante checks by reviewing and formalising the process for assessing key parameters;

36. Notes the 26 % of carryover rate, way above the 15 % benchmark, and the 19 % of Title II appropriations cancelled, and takes note of the Agency’s reply committing to make efforts to enhance budget implementation; recalls that at the end of 2023, the proportion of ELA's temporary workers (seconded national experts and interims) remained high at 47 %; however, commends the Agency for its achievement in almost fulfilling its planned staffing level in 2023, while improving the efficiency of its recruitment process;

37. Expects the Authority to deliver on its commitments and address all ECA’s remarks without delay;

Part 7 – Conclusion

38. Asks the Agencies and the Commission to implement as soon as possible all outstanding ECA's recommendations;

39. Recommends, based on the facts available, that discharge be granted to the Executive Directors of the Eurofound, EU-OSHA, the CEDEFOP, the ETF, and the ELA in respect of the implementation of the Authorities’ budget for the financial year 2023.

 

 

ANNEX: ENTITIES OR PERSONS
FROM WHOM THE RAPPORTEUR HAS RECEIVED INPUT

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INFORMATION ON ADOPTION BY COMMITTEE ASKED FOR OPINION

Date adopted	28.1.2025
Result of final vote	+: –: 0:	41 8 5
Members present for the final vote	Li Andersson, Marc Angel, Pascal Arimont, Konstantinos Arvanitis, Nikola Bartůšek, Gabriele Bischoff, Vilija Blinkevičiūtė, Rachel Blom, Andrzej Buła, David Casa, Estelle Ceulemans, Henrik Dahl, Johan Danielsson, Marie Dauchy, Mélanie Disdier, Elena Donazzan, Gheorghe Falcă, Chiara Gemma, Niels Geuking, Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal, Isilda Gomes, Alicia Homs Ginel, Sérgio Humberto, Irena Joveva, Martine Kemp, Katrin Langensiepen, Miriam Lexmann, Marit Maij, Marlena Maląg, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Eleonora Meleti, Idoia Mendia, Maria Ohisalo, João Oliveira, Branislav Ondruš, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Dennis Radtke, Nela Riehl, Liesbet Sommen, Villy Søvndal, Pál Szekeres, Romana Tomc, Jana Toom, Francesco Torselli, Marie-Pierre Vedrenne, Marianne Vind, Mariateresa Vivaldini, Petar Volgin, Jan-Peter Warnke, Séverine Werbrouck
Substitutes present for the final vote	Vivien Costanzo, Raúl de la Hoz Quintano, Özlem Demirel, Valérie Devaux, Rudi Kennes, Hristo Petrov, Andrea Wechsler

FINAL VOTE BY ROLL CALL IN COMMITTEE ASKED FOR OPINION

41	+
NI	Branislav Ondruš, Jan-Peter Warnke
PPE	Pascal Arimont, Andrzej Buła, David Casa, Henrik Dahl, Gheorghe Falcă, Niels Geuking, Sérgio Humberto, Martine Kemp, Miriam Lexmann, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Eleonora Meleti, Dennis Radtke, Liesbet Sommen, Romana Tomc, Andrea Wechsler
Renew	Irena Joveva, Hristo Petrov, Jana Toom, Marie-Pierre Vedrenne
S&D	Marc Angel, Gabriele Bischoff, Vilija Blinkevičiūtė, Estelle Ceulemans, Vivien Costanzo, Johan Danielsson, Isilda Gomes, Alicia Homs Ginel, Marit Maij, Idoia Mendia, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Marianne Vind
The Left	Li Andersson, Konstantinos Arvanitis, Özlem Demirel, Rudi Kennes
Verts/ALE	Katrin Langensiepen, Maria Ohisalo, Nela Riehl, Villy Søvndal

 

8	-
ESN	Petar Volgin
PfE	Nikola Bartůšek, Rachel Blom, Marie Dauchy, Mélanie Disdier, Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal, Pál Szekeres, Séverine Werbrouck

 

5	0
ECR	Elena Donazzan, Chiara Gemma, Marlena Maląg, Francesco Torselli, Mariateresa Vivaldini

 

Key to symbols:

+ : in favour

- : against

0 : abstention

 

 

 

OPINION OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT, CLIMATE AND FOOD SAFETY (27.2.2025)

for the Committee on Budgetary Control

on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agencies for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

Rapporteur for opinion: Antonio Decaro

 

 

OPINION

The Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety calls on the Committee on Budgetary Control, as the committee responsible, to incorporate the following into its proposal for a decision:

 

General considerations

1. Welcomes the constructive cooperation between the European Parliament and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), the European Environment Agency (EEA), the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) (the Agencies), illustrated, inter alia, by the annual exchanges of views that took place in 2023 in the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI);

2. Considers that regular visits to and from the Agencies are a key aspect of the scrutiny exercised by the European Parliament over them; notes in this regard the success of the ENVI delegation to the EMA in February 2023 and to the ECHA in April 2023, which facilitated constructive dialogue, enhanced transparency, and strengthened the Parliament's oversight role.

3. Expresses its satisfaction that the European Court of Auditors (ECA) has confirmed the legality and regularity, in all material respects, of the transactions underlying the Agencies' annual accounts for the financial year 2023, as well as the fair representation of their financial position as of 31 December 2023;

4. Welcomes the measures taken by the agencies in light of the European Parliament recommendations in its discharge for the financial year 2022; stresses the importance of increasing the Agencies’ efforts in terms of cooperation with other agencies and international organisations, digitalisation, and gender and geographical balance in senior management positions;

5. Welcomes the fact that the Agencies have implemented effective corrective actions in response to most of the 2022 observations from the ECA; takes note of the 2023 observations regarding the Agencies, particularly those related to ex-ante checks, and emphasises the importance of addressing these issues promptly and thoroughly; calls on the Agencies to maintain their commitment to transparency and accountability through an effective and timely follow-up process;

6. Acknowledges the importance of localized initiatives that strengthen health systems and environmental initiatives, while increasing collaboration with Member States and Agencies.

7. Calls for improvement in the funding distribution approach, prioritizing the reduction of administrative burdens and channelling resources directly to final recipients by simplifying procedures to enhance accessibility to economic players on the ground.

Part I – Discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) for the financial year 2023

1. Acknowledges the key role of the ECDC in identifying and assessing current and emerging threats to human health from communicable diseases and related special health issues, in order to enhance the capacity of the Union and the Member States to protect human health through the prevention and control of communicable diseases in humans and related special health issues;

2. Notes that the ECDC mandate was extended following the adoption of Regulation (EU) 2022/2370[438] which entered into force on 13 December 2022 in order to strengthen the Union's health security framework in the fields of epidemiological surveillance; invites the Commission to strengthen investments in the public health workforce and enhance coordination mechanisms for responding to emerging threats, such as infectious disease outbreaks​; welcomes the fact that the ECDC began to implement its new mandate by reviewing the modalities of collaboration with its main partners and stakeholders, as well as the structure and content of its Strategy 2021-2027, while emphasising the importance of ensuring accountability and transparency throughout this process; emphasizes the importance of maintaining the annual declarations of interest of all management board members, advisory forum members and their alternates updated and accessible;

3. Welcomes the continued development of the One Health Framework and the creation of the One Health Task Force to strengthen collaboration with EMA, EFSA, EEA and ECHA; considers these important steps to further strengthen the One Health approach ensuring the inclusion of human, animal and plant health, as well as their interactions with the environment; highlights the importance of ensuring good and fair cooperation between the Agencies and increased collaboration with Member States, while cautioning against inefficiencies, duplication of efforts, and overlapping mandates;

4. Welcomes, following the observations in the 2022 discharge, the signing of the Working Arrangements between the ECDC and Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA) in order to avoid overlaps and duplication of efforts;

5. Stresses that gender balance in the composition of the top management of our agencies and institutions must be a guideline; notes that the Agency's senior management is currently composed of 67% men and 33% women, according to the figures communicated; calls on the Agency to take this into consideration in future recruitments;

6. Notes that 22,7 % of the Agency's staff are nationals of the Member State where it is located; recalls the importance of geographical balance and encourages the Agency to continue to take the necessary measures to have a balanced and fair geographical representation;

7. Acknowledges the lessons learnt during the COVID-19 pandemic, calling for the need for pandemic preparedness and a unified EU response strategy, that utilises digital early warning systems for prompt and efficient decision making.

8. Welcomes the agency's efforts towards an Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) certification, which was finally granted in January 2024;

9. Welcomes the fact that the ECDC was able to deliver 90% of the outputs planned in its Single Programming Document 2023−2025, with 5% of the planned outputs postponed, and 4% cancelled, delayed, not implemented or not applicable by the end of the year.

Part II – Discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) for the financial year 2023

1. Acknowledges that the ECHA is key in implementing a growing number of Union legislation that regulates chemicals for the benefit of protecting public health and the environment, as well as for innovation and competitiveness; recognises that the ECHA collects, evaluates, and disseminates extensive information on chemicals, assists companies in complying with legislation, and promotes the safe use of chemicals;

2. Observes that the Agency's budget relies on collected fees and a contribution from the Union’s general budget; highlights the need to ensure full transparency of collected fees; takes note with concern that after a rise in 2022, in 2023 the ECHA’s fee income has again decreased, increasing the reliance on the Union to finance its operations; stresses the need to address the lack of predictability of the ECHA’s fee income and reiterates its previous calls to the Commission to improve the ECHA’s budgetary certainty by presenting its proposal to strengthen the governance of ECHA in line with its commitment expressed in the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability;

3. Recalls the importance of prioritizing efficient resource allocation over increasing staffing levels and stresses the need to allocate staff primarily to scientific roles critical to achieving ENVI objectives, while avoiding unnecessary expansion of the Agency’s workforce;

4. Cautions against overburdening the ECHA with additional regulatory tasks introduced by new directives and regulations, and emphasizes the importance of maintaining focus on its primary responsibilities under REACH and CLP;

5. Acknowledges that in 2023 the ECHA delivered its regulatory tasks under the Union chemicals legislation, in particular REACH and CLP, provided scientific-technical support to the Commission in the implementation of the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability, as well as preparing and starting work on the implementation of new regulatory tasks under the Drinking Water Directive, the Batteries Regulation and the Serious Cross-Border Threats to Health Regulation;

6. Welcomes the progress made on the Integrated Regulatory Strategy and the Joint Evaluation Action Plan; recognises the advancements in identifying substances and substance groups as candidates for regulatory action; regrets that the ECHA has, however, fallen short on fulfilling key indicators for identification and prioritisation of hazardous substances; stresses the need to complete the identification of hazardous substances to ensure their safe use;

7. Notes that, despite falling short of fulfilling key indicators for the identification and prioritisation of hazardous substances, the Agency's 2023 annual report highlights that ECHA screened 61 groups covering approximately 1,380 substances, surpassing its initial target, and identified 320 substances for potential risk management, 280 requiring further data, and 540 requiring no further action; furthermore, acknowledges that by the end of 2023, ECHA had assessed 92% of substances registered above 100 tonnes, leaving fewer than 400 high-tonnage substances still to be evaluated;

8. Welcomes the ECHA’s efforts to promote the use of alternatives to animal testing for the regulatory assessment of chemicals and to foster understanding of the opportunities and challenges in moving away from animal testing while ensuring a high level of protection of human health and the environment and encourages ECHA to promote the use of non-animal testing methods;

9. Notes with concern the difficulty to recruit sufficient experts from Member States to the ECHA’s Scientific Committees, posing a risk to the ECHA’s ability to meet legal deadlines and targets in regulatory processes that are dependent on the Committees’ outputs, in particular in the light of increasing tasks being attributed to the ECHA; identifies a need for increased localised collaboration with universities, research centers and specialised national services from the Member States;

10. Stresses that gender balance in the composition of the top management of our Agencies and institutions must be a guideline; notes that the Agency's senior management is currently composed of 73% men and 27% women, according to the figures communicated; calls on the Agency to take this into consideration in future recruitments;

11. Notes that 29.1 % of its staff are nationals of the Member State where the Agency is located; recalls the importance of geographical balance and encourages the Agency to continue to take the necessary measures to have a balanced and fair geographical representation;

12. Welcomes the ECHA Strategy Statement for 2024 - 2028 adopted in December 2023, which sets out the priorities for the ECHA in implementing its evolving mandate and calls for its implementation to prioritize efficiency, financial sustainability, and a reduction in regulatory burdens on businesses and Member States, in order to improve effectiveness in delivering ENVI-related objectives;

Part III – Discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Environment Agency (EEA) for the financial year 2023

1. Stresses that the EEA provides sound, independent and up-to-date scientific information on the environment; commends the quality of its outputs released in 2023, such as Pathways towards circular plastics in Europe — good practice examples from countries, business and citizens, Assessing the costs and benefits of climate change adaptation and European forest ecosystems: key allies in sustainable development, acknowledges the outmost importance of the EEA to reach the Union’s climate goals; appreciates the EEA’s support of members of the ENVI committee by providing excellent, up-to-date data and information;

2. Acknowledges the adaptability of the EEA, which, in addition to its planned publications for 2023, produced additional works on topics ranging from extreme weather to human health, including The Importance of Restoring Nature in Europe, demonstrating its capacity to inform and contribute to policy debates arising from evolving circumstances;

3. Notes that the EEA is tasked with tracking progress towards the 8th Environment Action programme (‘8th EAP’), which builds on the European Green Deal and sets the framework for Union environmental policy until 2030, with a long-term priority objective for 2050 of living well within planetary boundaries, while investing in competitiveness as outlined in the Draghi report; welcomes the release of its first annual monitoring report in December 2023, on the basis of a set of 28 headline indicators and corresponding targets such as climate change mitigation and adaptation, circular economy and biodiversity;

4. Takes note that, in June 2023 and following a pre-selection by the Commission, a selection by the Management Board and a hearing in ENVI, Leena Ylä-Mononen took over as EEA Executive Director from Hans Bruyninckx, who had served in the role for 10 years; welcomes the swift and effective process which led to this appointment;

5. Welcomes the fact that, following the Discharge Authority’s recommendations of 2022, the EEA has established regular progress monitoring processes for both the implementation of key reports and assessments and recently with a stronger focus on indicators, and has consecutively reached a budget execution rate of 100% of the annual budget, a 100% delivery rate of key reports and assessments, and high engagement with key stakeholders and network partners throughout the year;

6. Stresses that gender balance in the composition of the top management of our Agencies and institutions must be a guideline; welcomes the fact that the Agency's senior management is currently composed of 50% men and 50% women, according to the figures communicated;

7. Notes that 20.1 % of its staff are nationals of the Member State where the Agency is located; recalls the importance of geographical balance and encourages the Agency to continue to take the necessary measures to have a balanced and fair geographical representation;

8. Takes note with concern that despite the multi-year nature of the EEA’s tasks, an imbalance exists concerning the numbers of permanent versus contractual posts in the Agency, as well as operational staff versus support staff, leading to a constant need for reskilling as well as an overload of administrative work for scientists; considers that taking into account the substantial increase of workload, and in order to properly perform the required tasks linked to the Union’s goals for, inter alia, climate neutrality, circular economy and nature restoration, the EEA’s staff number should continue to substantially grow in the years to come and this should be reflected in the financial resources allocated to the Agency.

9. Cautions against overburdening the EEA with additional tasks arising from new directives and regulations, emphasizing the need to focus on its primary responsibilities; stresses the importance of ensuring that resources are not diluted by attempting to address an overly broad range of objectives, which could compromise the quality and impact of its outputs;

Part IV – Discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for the financial year 2023

1. Welcomes the EFSA's' contribution to the safety of the Union food and feed chain, and its considerable efforts in providing risk managers with comprehensive, independent and up-to-date scientific advice on questions linked to the food chain, communicating clearly to the public on its outputs and the information on which they are based, and cooperating with interested parties and institutional partners to promote coherence and trust in the food safety system;

2. Welcomes the involvement of the EFSA in ENVI’s work and more generally the engagement of EFSA with initiatives related to the Farm to Fork and the Union Chemical strategies, with a particular emphasis on pesticides, nutrition, animal welfare, and chemical risk assessment; stresses the need for these efforts to remain firmly grounded in robust, evidence-based policy-making, including the establishment of a Union chemicals data platform, to ensure that decisions are informed by the best available scientific data and promote effective and balanced regulatory outcomes;

3. Cautions against overburdening the EFSA with additional tasks linked to broader initiatives such as the Farm to Fork and Union Chemical strategies, emphasizing that its primary focus should remain on food safety and core chemical risk assessments;

4. Notes that the EFSA closed 660 scientific questions in 2023, slightly below the target of 673 but better than the result achieved since 2020; highlights the need to decrease the amount of questions in stock; welcomes the measures put in place to increase the speed of the Risk Assessment process;

5. Notes with concern that, according to the Annual Strategy Survey launched by the EFSA asking for feedback from its customers, partners, and stakeholders who are directly or indirectly involved in the delivery of the EFSA’s scientific opinions, the EFSA’s ability to provide its advice in a timely manner remains a point of attention as in the previous year; calls on the EFSA to implement the necessary measures to improve this aspect;

6. Highlights the need for the EFSA to develop strong cooperation with all its stakeholders, including the other Agencies for better connection and outputs dissemination; welcomes the fact that the EFSA developed cooperation with Member States, including with the increased support of the Focal Points Network, mainly focusing on support in the area of data collection and communication; encourages EFSA to even further increase its efforts to protect animal welfare and promote the use of non-animal testing methods, also in its cooperation with other institutions;

7. Stresses that gender balance in the composition of the top management of our Agencies and institutions must be a guideline; notes that the EFSA's senior management is currently composed of 63% men and 38% women, according to the figures communicated; calls on the Agency to take this into consideration in future recruitments;

8. Notes that 41.8 % of its staff are nationals of the Member State where the Agency is located; recalls the importance of geographical balance and encourages the Agency to continue to take the necessary measures to have a balanced and fair geographical representation;

9. Highlights that the European Parliament adopted two resolutions at the beginning of the mandate to object to Maximum Residues Levels (MRLs) for pesticides due to cumulative and synergistic effects not having been taken into account in EFSA’s reasoned opinion;

10. Welcomes the fact that the EFSA continued implementing its new organisational structure that was put in place in 2022 to reflect the Transparency Regulation; notes that the Transparency Regulation required the Commission to develop and adopt a ‘General Plan for Risk Communication’, which has not been presented by the Commission despite the preparatory work completed by the EFSA; highlights the need to continuously improve efficiency and transparency in the EFSA’s process architecture.

11. Encourages EFSA to expand its efforts in horizon scanning and early identification of emerging risks in the food and feed chain, particularly in areas linked to climate change and the increasing complexity of global supply chains; stresses the importance of adopting proactive approaches to risk assessment and mitigation to ensure the resilience of the Union’s food system.

12. Underlines the significance of enhancing public engagement and outreach activities, including leveraging digital tools to increase public access to scientific information and the rationale behind EFSA’s decisions; calls for the development of user-friendly platforms that promote greater understanding and foster citizen participation in the food safety dialogue.

13. Notes the growing importance of alternative protein sources and novel foods in achieving the Union’s sustainability goals; calls on the EFSA to prioritize the development of robust scientific frameworks for assessing the safety and nutritional impact of these products, ensuring that innovation is underpinned by rigorous risk assessment standards.

14. Calls for closer collaboration between the EFSA and the ECDC to enhance the monitoring and assessment of zoonotic diseases and antimicrobial resistance; stresses the need for a unified approach to safeguarding public health through a ‘One Health’ perspective.

Part V – Discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for the financial year 2023

1. Reiterates the key role of the EMA in protecting human and animal health by assessing and supervising medicines for human or veterinary use and protecting public health by raising awareness on key issues including antimicrobial resistance and prevention of communicable diseases through vaccination;

2. Notes that in 2023, the EMA recommended for marketing authorisation 77 new human medicines, including 39 new active substances, and 14 new veterinary medicines, including 9 new active substances; welcomes the fact that the EMA confirmed seventeen orphan-status designations under the Union framework for orphan medicines, the purpose of which is to encourage the development and marketing of medicines for patients with rare diseases, adopting an expedited mechanism under special conditions;

3. Notes the EMA decision to lift its COVID-19 business continuity measures, in alignment with the World Health Organisation declaration of the end of COVID-19 as a public health emergency of international concern; welcomes the fact that it enabled the EMA to shift its focus to address other challenges, including the finalisation of the EMA’s extended mandate obligations, of the medical devices and in vitro medical devices regulations (MDR/IVDR), and the first reflections on the EC proposal for the revision of the general Union pharmaceutical legislation for human medicines;

4. Welcomes the EMA’s efforts to contribute to Union priorities, including via inter alia the implementation of the Union Beating Cancer Plan, the Union Chemical Strategy for Sustainability and the European One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance; urges the EMA to further cooperate with relevant agencies and actors to combat new, rare and difficult-to-diagnose cancers; reiterates the need to pay special attention to often misdiagnosed conditions among women and girls and to be conscious of class bias in health related issues and pharmacological needs;

5. Recalls that the EMA is a fee-funded agency, with 88,21 % of its 2023 revenue stemming from fees for applications for marketing licenses for pharmaceutical products and for post-authorisation activities, 11,43 % stemming from the Union budget and 0,36 % from various other sources; highlights the need to ensure full transparency of these revenues and welcomes the fact that in the future the EMA will have the obligation to publish in its activity report the annual revenue received per type of fee and charge according to Regulation (EU) 2024/568[439] ;

6. Notes that in 2023 the EMA received 6 965 requests for information and 709 requests for access to documents and that the EMA applies a queuing system that leads to delays in the treatment of the requests; emphasises the importance of transparency in the EMA operations, hence the need to ensure a timely access to information and documents;

7. Stresses that gender balance in the composition of the top management of our agencies and institutions must be a guideline; notes that the Agency's senior management is currently composed of 60% men and 40% women, according to the figures communicated; calls on the Agency to take this into consideration in future recruitments;

8. Notes that the Agency has concluded an internal environmental audit in 2023 with a view to obtaining EMAS certification in 2024;

9. Recommends the establishment of a formal framework for joint procurement of essential medicines across Member States, modelled on the success of the COVID-19 vaccine procurement process, for ensuring equitable access to high-quality medicines through economies of scale.

10. Notes that the situation regarding the EMA’s former premises in London became increasingly challenging in 2023, with a need for the EMA to dedicate significant levels of resources to managing commercial real estate in a third country, endangering its core activities; calls on the Commission to secure a long-term political resolution of this issue and to allow the EMA to fully focus its efforts on its public health mission.

Conclusion

1. Recommends, based on the facts available, that discharge be granted to the Executive Directors of the Agencies in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agencies for the financial year 2023.

ANNEX: ENTITIES OR PERSONS
FROM WHOM THE RAPPORTEUR HAS RECEIVED INPUT

The Chair in his capacity as rapporteur for the opinion declares under his exclusive responsibility that he did not receive input from any entity or person to be mentioned in this Annex pursuant to Article 8 of Annex I to the Rules of Procedure.

 

INFORMATION ON ADOPTION BY COMMITTEE ASKED FOR OPINION

Date adopted	18.2.2025
Result of final vote	+: –: 0:	58 17 7
Members present for the final vote	Grégory Allione, Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis, Pascal Arimont, Bartosz Arłukowicz, Sakis Arnaoutoglou, Anja Arndt, Thomas Bajada, Alexander Bernhuber, Barbara Bonte, Stine Bosse, Lynn Boylan, Delara Burkhardt, Pascal Canfin, Annalisa Corrado, Antonio Decaro, Ondřej Dostál, Pietro Fiocchi, Emma Fourreau, Anne-Sophie Frigout, Heléne Fritzon, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy, Andreas Glück, Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz, Anja Hazekamp, Esther Herranz García, Martin Hojsík, Pär Holmgren, Romana Jerković, Radan Kanev, Stefan Köhler, Ewa Kopacz, András Tivadar Kulja, Katri Kulmuni, Peter Liese, Javi López, César Luena, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Ignazio Roberto Marino, Tilly Metz, Dolors Montserrat, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Jana Nagyová, Rasmus Nordqvist, Jacek Ozdoba, Jutta Paulus, Carola Rackete, Massimiliano Salini, Silvia Sardone, Majdouline Sbai, Lena Schilling, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sander Smit, Claudiu-Richard Târziu, Ingeborg Ter Laak, Beatrice Timgren, Dimitris Tsiodras, Filip Turek, Ana Vasconcelos, Aurelijus Veryga, Kristian Vigenin, Alexandr Vondra, Emma Wiesner, Michal Wiezik, Milan Zver
Substitutes present for the final vote	Stefano Cavedagna, Per Clausen, Valérie Deloge, Gabriella Gerzsenyi, Jens Gieseke, Sunčana Glavak, Nicolás González Casares, Michalis Hadjipantela, Matteo Ricci, Chloé Ridel, André Rodrigues, Bruno Tobback, Raffaele Topo, Laurence Trochu
Members under Rule 216(7) present for the final vote	Salvatore De Meo, Nora Junco García, Alexander Jungbluth, Julien Leonardelli

FINAL VOTE BY ROLL CALL
BY THE COMMITTEE ASKED FOR OPINION

58	+
ECR	Aurelijus Veryga
PPE	Pascal Arimont, Bartosz Arłukowicz, Alexander Bernhuber, Salvatore De Meo, Gabriella Gerzsenyi, Jens Gieseke, Sunčana Glavak, Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz, Michalis Hadjipantela, Esther Herranz García, Radan Kanev, Stefan Köhler, Ewa Kopacz, András Tivadar Kulja, Peter Liese, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Dolors Montserrat, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Massimiliano Salini, Sander Smit, Ingeborg Ter Laak, Dimitris Tsiodras, Milan Zver
Renew	Grégory Allione, Stine Bosse, Pascal Canfin, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy, Andreas Glück, Martin Hojsík, Katri Kulmuni, Ana Vasconcelos, Emma Wiesner, Michal Wiezik
S&D	Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis, Sakis Arnaoutoglou, Thomas Bajada, Delara Burkhardt, Annalisa Corrado, Antonio Decaro, Heléne Fritzon, Nicolás González Casares, Romana Jerković, Javi López, César Luena, Matteo Ricci, Chloé Ridel, André Rodrigues, Bruno Tobback, Raffaele Topo, Kristian Vigenin
Verts/ALE	Pär Holmgren, Ignazio Roberto Marino, Tilly Metz, Rasmus Nordqvist, Jutta Paulus, Majdouline Sbai, Lena Schilling

 

17	-
ECR	Beatrice Timgren, Laurence Trochu
ESN	Anja Arndt, Alexander Jungbluth
PfE	Barbara Bonte, Valérie Deloge, Anne-Sophie Frigout, Julien Leonardelli, Jana Nagyová, Silvia Sardone, Filip Turek
The Left	Lynn Boylan, Per Clausen, Emma Fourreau, Anja Hazekamp, Carola Rackete, Jonas Sjöstedt

 

7	0
ECR	Stefano Cavedagna, Pietro Fiocchi, Nora Junco García, Jacek Ozdoba, Claudiu-Richard Târziu, Alexandr Vondra
NI	Ondřej Dostál

 

Key to symbols:

+ : in favour

- : against

0 : abstention

 

 

 

OPINION OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORT AND TOURISM (29.1.2025)

for the Committee on Budgetary Control

on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the EU agencies for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

Rapporteur for opinion: Gheorghe Falcă

 

OPINION

The Committee on Transport and Tourism calls on the Committee on Budgetary Control, as the committee responsible, to incorporate the following into its motion for a resolution:

 

1. Welcomes the ‘clean’ opinion for the 2023 financial year provided by the European Court of Auditors (‘the Court’) in relation to the reliability of the annual accounts as well as the legality and regularity of the revenues and payments underlying the accounts of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA), and the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA);

2. Takes notice of the high 2023 budget implementation rates in all three Agencies; observes that the overall value of automatic carryovers of voted non-differentiated appropriations in the Agencies was below the 15% benchmark established by the Court;

3. Notes that following the assessment by DG MOVE, which ensures supervision of the three Agencies, their 2023 performance of the three Agencies was in full alignment with the agreed objectives of the Commission: the regular monitoring and supervision activities did not identify any particular issues that could have a material impact on the assurance, furthermore, the reports from the external and internal auditors did not highlight any major issues that could raise additional concerns for DG MOVE; nevertheless, points out the weaknesses in public procurement and budget management identified by the Court and calls for increased transparency and efficiency in the financial management of the Agencies, stressing the need for effective implementation of the Court's recommendations to eliminate these shortcomings.

Part I – Discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for the financial year 2023

 

1. Is pleased to note that the revenue and payments underlying the Agency’s accounts for the year that ended on 31 December 2023 are legal and regular in all material respects; recalls the Court’s 2022 observation concerning the Agency’s public procurement shortcomings, noting with satisfaction that those shortcomings have been addressed in 2023 and that the Court did not identify any non-procurement weaknesses in its control and management or budgetary management systems; with regard to the follow-up of the Court’s previous years’ observations, remarks that at the end of 2023, 3 out of 5 observations remained open;

 

2. Takes notice of the adoption of the ReFuelEU Aviation legislation in October 2023 and of the new set of specific tasks that the Agency would be charged with in this framework, including the development of the European Environmental Labelling for Aviation scheme and the reinforced role of the Agency in promoting and measuring the usage of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and the associated reductions in CO2 emissions, for example, through the Sustainability Portal and the annual technical report prescribed by Article 13 of the RefuelEU Aviation Regulation; welcomes the Agency’s commitment to environmental protection by setting key milestones related to the ReFuelEU Aviation legislation, aiming at a level playing field for sustainable air transport and SAF uptake; calls for sufficient financial resources and personnel to ensure successful accomplishment of the above-mentioned tasks;

 

3. Remarks that in 2023, the Drone programme entered the last phase of its regulatory development for Unmanned Aircraft Systems; recalls that the Commission’s Drone Strategy 2.0 actively tasked the Agency with nine flagship actions and that in 2023 all nine were fully or partially achieved, meeting its objectives to deliver a world’s leading regulatory framework for this innovative part of the aviation industry;

 

4. Notes that in 2023, the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine continued impacting European aviation; points out that the closure of Ukrainian airspace and restrictions on Russian and Belarusian airspace resulted in extended flight routes for most carriers, escalating fuel costs, increased CO2 emissions, and higher airfares for commercial flights; at the same time, denounces the significant increase in GNSS interference, such as GPS jamming and spoofing, observed in 2023, especially in the Baltics, and calls for a coordinated European approach to address this issue; urges EASA to continuously monitor the situation to prevent unsafe conditions and to develop recommendations for Member States to mitigate the risks;

 

5. Notes that in 2023, EASA significantly strengthened its cooperation with military organizations within the scope provided by the EU Action plan on military mobility 2.0 and is now invited to all NATO Aviation Committee meetings; takes notice of the endorsement of the Agency’s Civil Military Cooperation strategy – its long-time priority – supporting its involvement in certification tasks for military aircraft deriving from civilian ones based on the “as civil as possible as military as necessary” concept.

 

 

Part II – Discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) for the financial year 2023

 

1. Acknowledges that the revenue and payments underlying the Agency’s accounts for the year that ended on 31 December 2023 are legal and regular in all material respects; at the same time, takes notice of the Court’s observation identifying irregularities in the Agency’s management and control systems, noting however that these irregularities did not affect the payments; points out that EMSA took action to address the shortcomings identified;

 

2.  Notes that in 2023, EMSA continued providing a highly effective assistance in helping to reduce the impact of the maritime transport sector on the environment, including through its involvement in the numerous initiatives related to European Green Deal; takes particular notice of the technical expertise it provided in the context of the review of the Maritime Safety Package; commends the Agency’s support to the Commission and the Member States in the final adoption of the proposals made as a part of the Fit for 55 package, notably on the extension of the Emission Trading System (ETS) to maritime transport and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation; in this context, appreciates its ongoing research into the potential of various alternative fuels and the associated safety considerations arising from the uptake and deployment of sustainable alternative sources of power for ships; welcomes the adaptation of THETIS-MRV to the requirements of the ETS legislation;

 

3. Commends the contribution of EMSA to safety and standardization frameworks at both EU and IMO levels; welcomes the ongoing research into automation of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS), encompassing the identification of requisite competences for MASS operators and of the associated safety risks; welcomes the proactive role the Agency plays in addressing safety and standardization gaps, including by drafting best practices and guidance that cover both traditional safety concerns and new challenges related to electrical systems, batteries, and the carriage of electric vehicles on ships;

 

4. Observes that 2023 was marked by the geopolitical instability, including the continuation of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, the outbreak of the conflict in Gaza, and the security threats in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, all seriously impacting shipping; in this context, commends the support that EMSA provided to the Commission and the Member States by using its monitoring and surveillance capacities, including its advanced digital tools, to mitigate the impact of this instability on maritime transport; urges the Agency to devise a long-term strategy to address geopolitical shifts, including cooperation with NATO and other international partners, with the aim of bolstering European maritime security; encourages it to continue investing in the development of advanced technologies to enhance its capacity to respond to emerging security threats in the maritime domain and to bolster its resilience to cyber threats; acknowledges EMSA's nine RPAS operations for the Member States and the relevant EU Agencies, including regional Multipurpose Maritime Surveillance, and welcomes the successful Baltic RPAS service, which operated from mid-April to September 2023, covering Estonia, Finland, and Latvia;

 

5. Underlines the continued significance of EMSA's support to Member States in developing relevant capacity-building initiatives and coordinating training activities.

 

Part III – Discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) for the financial year 2023

 

1. Notes with satisfaction that the revenue and payments underlying ERA’s accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023 are legal and regular in all material respects; this notwithstanding, highlights the Court’s observations that identified the weaknesses concerning the Agency’s public procurement, management and control systems as well as various aspects of its budgetary management, and calls ERA to establish clear selection criteria in procurement procedures and to conduct appropriate assessments of abnormally low bids1a[440]; observes that the frequency of the Agency’s late payments in 2023 reached 13% (148 payments out of 1 101); notes that while the total amount of late payment interest was immaterial, the significant frequency is detrimental to the Agency’s reputation; calls on ERA to improve its compliance with the legal time limits for payments, noting that also 14% of invoices were issued late; anticipates that, following the review of Regulation 2018/764, ERA will continue to implement the necessary measures to minimize delays in invoicing; encourages the Agency to introduce more rigorous internal control mechanisms and staff training to reduce the frequency of late payments and improve budget management;

 

2. Acknowledges that, in response to the Court’s 2022 observation, ERA’s management has endorsed a policy for classifying and protecting sensitive information to reinforce the implementation of the internal control framework;

 

3. Reiterates the paramount importance of establishing an interconnected, efficient, and safe railway network across the Union, stressing the need to enhance the access to and the quality of rail services for all; this notwithstanding, recalls that ERA has the smallest budget of all the transport agencies despite the outstanding environmental performance, which is prioritized by the Commission, and the other benefits of rail transport; commends the Agency’s efforts to reduce the burden on the EU budget by increasing its Fees and Charges activities in 2023, compared to the previous year; highlights the Agency’s continuous efforts to improve its efficiency and budget execution through its Strengthening Plan adopted in 2022, but notes that these efforts cannot fully compensate for its insufficient budget; acknowledges the 9% increase in the Agency’s 2023 budget and calls for ERA to be equipped with sufficient budgetary resources in order to enable it to function as an efficient authority and to effectively fulfil its tasks, particularly with regard to increasing competitiveness, safety and cross-border interoperability;

 

4. Welcomes in particular, that ERA contributes, on technical matters, to the implementation of Union legislation by developing a common approach to safety in the Union rail system and by enhancing the level of interoperability in the Union rail system and the associated data, thus supporting the development of a Trans-European Transport Network, with a specific focus on facilitating the interoperable deployment of European Rail Traffic Management System ERTMS and on the access to data for pushing rail modernisation and digitalisation; welcomes the 2023 results achieved in its role of the EU authority in charge of issuing authorizations for placing railway vehicles on the market, single safety certificates for railway undertakings, and ERTMS trackside approvals, which were the highest since the full implementation of the Technical Pillar of the 4th Railway Package1b[441]; in this context, underlines the need to increase investment in research and innovation to further accelerate the deployment of ERTMS and digitalisation solutions, with the objective to improve the efficiency and competitiveness of rail, by positioning it as one of the most sustainable and safe transport modes, to enhanced regional connectivity, and to the seamless cross-border traffic in the EU.

 

5. Welcomes ERA’s commitment to the close cooperation with the national authorities acting in the fields of railway safety and interoperability; commends the Agency’s swift response in conducting audits and issuing recommendations in accordance with Article 35(5) of its regulation, following the tragic rail accident near Tempi in Greece; welcomes the Agency’s continued work on safety culture through preparing specific reports and organizing tailored training sessions; regrets the fragmented nature of the current railway safety accident and incident reporting across Europe, which is limited to oversight and lacks an appropriate enabling tool; calls for action to address this gap and provide the necessary funding to rectify this deficiency;

 

6. Points out that in 2023, ERA successfully addressed the difficulties related to human and budgetary resources as well as a significant increase in both policy and authority tasks; this notwithstanding, regrets that resource-related constrains have continued to impact the Agency’s potential, and the development of the information sharing system in Europe; observes that in 2023, the Agency’s Management Board has endorsed a dedicated paper on Strengthening Operational Safety (SOS) in Europe focusing on two initiatives – the Safety Information Sharing System and the Priority Countries Programme, noting however the absence of an associated legal and financial statement to underpin the potential of boosting operational safety across the EU by these initiatives; calls on the Agency to continue working closely with the Commission and the Member States to unlock this important stream of work in the future;

 

7. Welcomes ERA’s endorsement of the EU Agencies Network (EUAN) Diversity and Inclusion Charter, which promotes the development of a modern, diverse workforce essential for the future of the European rail sector; acknowledges the Agency’s efforts to foster an inclusive and equitable environment, particularly for women pursuing careers in the rail industry, thereby ensuring equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of gender or background, within the European railway sector; encourages continued support for such efforts aimed at fostering a more inclusive, dynamic, and innovative rail workforce.

 

 

 

ANNEX: ENTITIES OR PERSONS
FROM WHOM THE RAPPORTEUR HAS RECEIVED INPUT

The rapporteur for the opinion declares under his exclusive responsibility that he did not receive input from any entity or person to be mentioned in this Annex pursuant to Article 8 of Annex I to the Rules of Procedure.

 

INFORMATION ON ADOPTION BY COMMITTEE ASKED FOR OPINION

Date adopted	29.1.2025
Result of final vote	+: –: 0:	31 8 4
Members present for the final vote	Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Daniel Attard, Tom Berendsen, Rachel Blom, Nikolina Brnjac, Nina Carberry, Benoit Cassart, Carlo Ciccioli, Anna Maria Cisint, Vivien Costanzo, Johan Danielsson, Valérie Devaux, Siegbert Frank Droese, Gheorghe Falcă, Jens Gieseke, Borja Giménez Larraz, Sérgio Gonçalves, Roman Haider, Sérgio Humberto, Dariusz Joński, François Kalfon, Martine Kemp, Sophia Kircher, Elena Kountoura, Luis-Vicențiu Lazarus, Julien Leonardelli, Vicent Marzà Ibáñez, Alexandra Mehnert, Ştefan Muşoiu, Jan-Christoph Oetjen, Philippe Olivier, Matteo Ricci, Rosa Serrano Sierra, Stanislav Stoyanov, Kai Tegethoff, Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi, Kosma Złotowski
Substitutes present for the final vote	Alberico Gambino, Jutta Paulus, Dario Tamburrano, Kris Van Dijck, Ana Vasconcelos
Members under Rule 216(7) present for the final vote	Elisabeth Grossmann

 

FINAL VOTE BY ROLL CALL IN COMMITTEE ASKED FOR OPINION

31	+
PPE	Tom Berendsen, Nikolina Brnjac, Nina Carberry, Gheorghe Falcă, Jens Gieseke, Borja Giménez Larraz, Sérgio Humberto, Dariusz Joński, Martine Kemp, Sophia Kircher, Alexandra Mehnert, Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi
Renew	Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Benoit Cassart, Valérie Devaux, Jan-Christoph Oetjen, Ana Vasconcelos
S&D	Daniel Attard, Vivien Costanzo, Johan Danielsson, Sérgio Gonçalves, Elisabeth Grossmann, François Kalfon, Ştefan Muşoiu, Matteo Ricci, Rosa Serrano Sierra
The Left	Elena Kountoura, Dario Tamburrano
Verts/ALE	Vicent Marzà Ibáñez, Jutta Paulus, Kai Tegethoff

 

8	-
ESN	Siegbert Frank Droese, Stanislav Stoyanov
NI	Luis-Vicențiu Lazarus
PfE	Rachel Blom, Anna Maria Cisint, Roman Haider, Julien Leonardelli, Philippe Olivier

 

4	0
ECR	Carlo Ciccioli, Alberico Gambino, Kris Van Dijck, Kosma Złotowski

 

Key to symbols:

+ : in favour

- : against

0 : abstention

 

 

OPINION OF THE COMMITTEE ON FISHERIES (30.1.2025)

for the Committee on Budgetary Control

on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the EU agencies for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

Rapporteur for opinion: Giuseppe Lupo

 

OPINION

The Committee on Fisheries calls on the Committee on Budgetary Control, as the committee responsible, to incorporate the following into its motion for a resolution:

1. Takes note of the report of the Court of Auditors (the ‘Court’) on the annual accounts of the European Fisheries Control Agency (the ‘Agency’) for the financial year 2023, the Agency’s 2023 annual activity report and the analysis and assessment of that report by the Agency’s Administrative Board;

2. Expresses its satisfaction concerning the activities carried out by the Court and the Court’s statement that the Agency’s accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023 are in compliance with the Union’s Financial Regulation and with the accounting rules adopted by the Commission’s accounting officer; notes with concern the observations of the Court regarding some irregularities in the use of framework contracts and the reiterated use of carry-overs resulting from particular circumstances; welcomes the Agency's explanations and its commitment to address these issues;

3. Notes that the Agency received a EUR 30,1 million contribution under the general budget of the Union in 2023, representing an increase of 2.58 % in respect of 2022; points out that both the Agency’s annual budget and its complement of staff are among the lowest among Union agencies; stresses that, meanwhile, the activities of the Agency increased;

4. Acknowledges that in the financial year 2023 the Agency was able to implement 98 % of its annual work programme compared to 95,4% in 2022; notes that the Agency was able to carry out its operations and implement its budget as planned, with an overall budget implementation of 99,9 % in terms of commitments and 74,8 % in terms of payments, restoring the usual levels of payments' implementation after the sharp decrease registered in 2022;

5. Recalls the Unions ‘zero tolerance’ approach to IUU fishing and the Agency’s vital contribution in the implementation of the common fisheries policy (CFP), in particular of fisheries control and the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing; welcomes, in this regard, the increase of the seaborne Offshore Patrol activities coupled with the intensification of its chartered Aerial Surveillance; notes that expenses for chartering Off-Shore Patrol Vessels augmented by 105 %; takes note of the explanation of this increase, which is attributed to the charter of three vessels in 2023; observes that expenses for Aerial Surveillance chartering increased eight-fold due to a significant increase in the intensity of the services;

6. Notes the successful conclusion of the PESCAO project which involved the Agency in major international coalitions against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in Western Africa entailing a steady flow of revenue amounting to a total EUR 3,6 million since 2018, financed by the European Development Fund; stresses the importance of the Agency’s further participation to similar projects, in particular projects related to the implementation of the recently reformed Fisheries Control Framework;

7. Stresses that it is the Member States that are primarily responsible for the control of fishing activities, while the Agency’s tasks are limited to support, coordination, as well as to providing assistance in this area to the Member States; stresses that the newly adopted revision of the Fisheries Control Regulations will increase the Agency’s supportive workload to enable a more harmonised application of the rules among Member States; emphasises the importance that growing obligations without sufficient resources to do so would be incoherent; stresses, therefore, that the financial and human resources available to the Agency need to be coherently adequate to the increase of the activities carried out in the coming years and avoid any additional pressure on the staff's activity and the quality of their working conditions; invites the Agency to continue its efforts to ensure the optimal use of the allocated appropriations;

8. Calls on the Agency to support Member States' monitoring and identifying serious infringements linked to the application of Article 90(2), point (p) of Regulation (EU) 2023/2842 concerning forced labour, and providing adequate training for inspectors on these serious infringements;

9. Notes that, in 2023, the Agency reported 44 993 inspections (at sea and ashore), which led to the detection of suspected infringements in at least 4230 of those inspections; notes that these data collectively represent a slight decrease in the total number of inspections (5% less inspections compared with 2022), as well as a 18% decrease in the total number of inspections where suspected infringements were detected; points out that inspections and other follow-up activities play a key role not only in the proper management of fish stocks but also in ensuring a level playing field for Union fishers;

10. Reconfirms our commitment to a rules based international system and highlights the important role of the Union in Ocean Diplomacy; highlights, in this regard and in relation to the fight against IUU fishing, that the agency has an important role to encourage an increased and harmonised application of the EU control systems in place to combat illegal fishing;

11. Notes with appreciation the Agency’s continued cooperation with the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (FRONTEX) and the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) to support national authorities carrying out coastguard functions in line with Article 8 of Regulation (EU) 2019/473; considers to be a good example of cooperation and synergies between Union agencies that should be encouraged and inspire agencies in other areas; calls on the Agency to continue its efforts in that regard and considers it appropriate also to increase the cooperation between the Agency and the European Environment Agency (EEA), especially on data sharing, and the European Space Agency (ESA); welcomes in that regard the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the EEA to exchange information, knowledge and conduct pilot projects at sea, notably a project dedicated to marine litter including monitoring, retrieval, collection, and recycling of abandoned or lost fishing gear in designated maritime areas;

12. Highlights the role of the Agency in offering capacity-building and training to third countries and the Agency’s crucial role in securing a level playing field with all coastal states;

13. Notes that, on 31 December 2023, the establishment plan was 96% fulfilled, with 74 temporary agents appointed out of 77 temporary agents authorised under the Union budget; takes note of the increase of staff expenses by EUR 1,4 million in comparison with 2022;

14. Takes note of the Agency’s policy of promoting equal treatment of staff and of its goal of gender equality in terms both of numbers and of grades and responsibility levels; acknowledges with concern that women account for 38 % of staff employed at grade AD 8 or higher, with no change since 2021, although the overall percentage of female staff members is 54%; notes that more must be done in order to attain parity at management level; reiterates its call on the Agency to step up its efforts with regard to its gender parity policy with a view to making progress towards parity at management level as well;

15. Underlines as well the importance of a balanced geographical representation among staff in order to meet one of the Commission’s fundamental goals, i.e. to be close to the citizens and to reflect the diversity of Member States as well as ensuring that the Agency have knowledge of the Control regimes and administrative traditions in the Member States; calls on the Agency to ensure a diverse and inclusive workplace when conducting its recruitment process;

16. Calls on the Agency to regularly update and publicly share information about executive director and staff meetings with stakeholders involved in EU policy-making and implementation to ensure transparency and trust in its activities;

17. Expresses its satisfaction regarding the advancements and achievements of 2023 in the areas of digitalisation of procedures and electronic workflows which continues to increase the efficiency and traceability of all administrative procedures;

18. Proposes that discharge be granted to the Executive Director of the Agency in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2023.

ANNEX: ENTITIES OR PERSONS
FROM WHOM THE RAPPORTEUR HAS RECEIVED INPUT

The rapporteur for the opinion declares under his exclusive responsibility that he did not receive input from any entity or person to be mentioned in this Annex pursuant to Article 8 of Annex I to the Rules of Procedure.

INFORMATION ON ADOPTION BY COMMITTEE ASKED FOR OPINION

Date adopted	28.1.2025
Result of final vote	+: –: 0:	22 4 0
Members present for the final vote	Sakis Arnaoutoglou, Thomas Bajada, Stephen Nikola Bartulica, Asger Christensen, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Ton Diepeveen, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Siegbert Frank Droese, Nicolás González Casares, Anja Hazekamp, France Jamet, Isabelle Le Callennec, Isabella Lövin, Giuseppe Milazzo, Francisco José Millán Mon, Jessica Polfjärd, André Rodrigues, Bert-Jan Ruissen, Sander Smit, António Tânger Corrêa, Emma Wiesner
Substitutes present for the final vote	Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Mélissa Camara, Sofie Eriksson, Sebastian Everding
Members under Rule 216(7) present for the final vote	Kinga Kollár

 

FINAL VOTE BY ROLL CALL IN COMMITTEE ASKED FOR OPINION

22	+
ECR	Stephen Nikola Bartulica, Giuseppe Milazzo, Bert-Jan Ruissen
PPE	Carmen Crespo Díaz, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Kinga Kollár, Isabelle Le Callennec, Francisco José Millán Mon, Jessica Polfjärd, Sander Smit
Renew	Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Asger Christensen, Emma Wiesner
S&D	Sakis Arnaoutoglou, Thomas Bajada, Sofie Eriksson, Nicolás González Casares, André Rodrigues
The Left	Sebastian Everding, Anja Hazekamp
Verts/ALE	Mélissa Camara, Isabella Lövin

 

4	-
ESN	Siegbert Frank Droese
PfE	Ton Diepeveen, France Jamet, António Tânger Corrêa

 

0	0

 

Key to symbols:

+ : in favour

- : against

0 : abstention

 

 

OPINION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CULTURE AND EDUCATION (5.2.2025)

for the Committee on Budgetary Control

on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the EU agencies for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

Rapporteur for opinion: Nela Riehl

 

OPINION

The Committee on Culture and Education calls on the Committee on Budgetary Control, as the committee responsible, to incorporate the following into its motion for a resolution:

Discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union

1. Notes the efforts of the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union (‘the Centre’) to enable and promote multilingualism in the Union, for example as regards communications of the Union agencies and the development of terminology in specialised subject areas to improve the quality of translations;

2. Welcomes the setting up of a working group on artificial intelligence (AI) in June 2023 and the decision to take the work of that group further in a new advisory group on AI;

3. Is pleased with the Centre’s multi-engine machine translation strategy, which allows for clients’ documents to be translated on site in combination with the intervention of human translators, which is essential for delivering high-quality translations; encourages the Centre to continue its efforts in that area;

4. Welcomes the fact that the Court of Auditors, in its annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, confirms the legality and regularity of the revenue and payments underlying the Centre’s accounts;

5. Observes with concern the Court’s findings with regard to various public procurement procedures, which led to irregular payments; encourages the Centre to continue its efforts in improving its monitoring of contracts and its procurement procedures; recommends the establishment of robust oversight mechanisms and regular training for staff to ensure compliance and mitigate risks;

6. Notes that the Centre has still three open observations that have not yet been remedied; encourages the Centre to comply with the ECA's recommendation for corrective action;

7. Notes with concern the underrepresentation of women in senior and middle management positions as well as on the management board; urges the Centre to implement a comprehensive gender balance strategy, including measurable targets and proactive recruitment initiatives, to ensure equitable representation at all levels;

8. Welcomes the fact that the Centre approved its 2023-2024 internal control and anti-fraud action plan, with a focus on raising awareness among staff with regard to identifying and registering exemptions and non-compliance events, on the prevention of fraud and on ethics;

9. Notes the fact that the Centre has contracted a specialist consultancy to design and implement an EMAS-compliant environment management system; strongly encourages the Centre to pursue its efforts to obtain an EMAS certificate.

 

 

ANNEX: ENTITIES OR PERSONS
FROM WHOM THE RAPPORTEUR HAS RECEIVED INPUT

The rapporteur for the opinion declares under her exclusive responsibility that she did not receive input from any entity or person to be mentioned in this Annex pursuant to Article 8 of Annex I to the Rules of Procedure.

 

INFORMATION ON ADOPTION BY COMMITTEE ASKED FOR OPINION

Date adopted	30.1.2025
Result of final vote	+: –: 0:	20 0 2
Members present for the final vote	Nikolaos Anadiotis, Zsuzsanna Borvendég, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Sunčana Glavak, Catherine Griset, Hannes Heide, Giusi Princi, Emma Rafowicz, Sabrina Repp, Nela Riehl, Sandro Ruotolo, Malika Sorel, Marco Squarta, Eugen Tomac, Zala Tomašič, Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski
Substitutes present for the final vote	Maria Guzenina, Erik Marquardt, Carolina Morace, Sabine Verheyen
Members under Rule 216(7) present for the final vote	Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Elisabeth Grossmann

 

 

FINAL VOTE BY ROLL CALL IN COMMITTEE ASKED FOR OPINION

20	+
NI	Nikolaos Anadiotis
PPE	Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Sunčana Glavak, Giusi Princi, Zala Tomašič, Sabine Verheyen, Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski
PfE	Catherine Griset, Malika Sorel
Renew	Eugen Tomac
S&D	Elisabeth Grossmann, Maria Guzenina, Hannes Heide, Emma Rafowicz, Sabrina Repp, Sandro Ruotolo
The Left	Carolina Morace
Verts/ALE	Erik Marquardt, Nela Riehl

 

0	-

 

2	0
ECR	Marco Squarta
ESN	Zsuzsanna Borvendég

 

Key to symbols:

+ : in favour

- : against

0 : abstention

 

 

OPINION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL LIBERTIES, JUSTICE AND HOME AFFAIRS (13.2.2025)

for the Committee on Budgetary Control

on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the EU agencies for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

Rapporteur for opinion: Tomáš Zdechovský

 

OPINION

The Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs calls on the Committee on Budgetary Control, as the committee responsible, to incorporate the following into its motion for a resolution:

Part I – Discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation for the financial year 2023

1. Notes the emphasis of matter to the annual accounts issued by the Court of Auditors (the ‘Court’); acknowledges the response of the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust), notably that the high rate of late payments were due to technical difficulties in processing the transactions when using SUMMA, a new budgetary, accounting and financial system still in a pilot phase; calls on Eurojust to take specific measures in order to minimise payment delays and ensure the full implementation of the system;

2. Welcomes the increase in Eurojust’s budget in 2023 from EUR 67 million to EUR 88 million (+31%) and its staff from 285 to 298 (+5%); underlines that the casework carried out by Eurojust has increased in 2023 by 14%, more than 13 000 cases were handled by Eurojust, which also organised 577 Coordination Meetings and 21 Coordination Centres, provided legal, technical, financial and/or operational support to 288 Joint Investigation Teams, facilitated the execution of 1 259 European Arrest Warrants, contributed to the arrest of more than 4 200 suspects and the seizure and/or freezing of criminal assets worth over EUR 1 billion, drafted 1 013 operational deliverables in support to cases (analyses, legal notes etc.) and enabled the use of 6 299 European Investigation Orders; acknowledges Eurojust’s reply stressing that the agency has reviewed the procedure for registering and reporting non-compliance events;

3. Commends Eurojust’s efforts towards the digitalisation of justice, namely the implementation of a new Case Management System following the latest amendment to the Eurojust Regulation[442], the implementation of the new JITs Collaboration Platform[443], notes the role of Eurojust as the contact point for third countries and international organisations regarding ECRIS-TCN requests in the context of criminal proceedings;

4. Stresses the importance of Eurojust’s continued support to Ukraine, by the JIT investigating alleged core international crimes committed in Ukraine, by operating the Core International Crimes Evidence Database (CICED) to preserve, store and analyse evidence of core international crimes in a single, secure, central database, by ensuring a safe digital data transmission method for the evidence submission, and its analysis; further welcomes the launching of the new International Centre for the Prosecution of the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine (ICPA) at Eurojust with the aim to support national investigations and agree on common investigative and prosecution strategies, and by actively contributing to the work of the Seize and Freeze taskforce in order to ensure the effective implementation of EU sanctions across the European Union;

5. Notes with satisfaction the strong collaboration with the Justice and Home Affairs Agencies, notably the conclusion of a new working arrangement with European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), the opening of 15 new cases where Eurojust supported European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) as well as the cooperation on 42 cases with European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) stresses that Eurojust and Europol launched a pilot project for the systematic and structural exchange of data for link detection purposes, which will be reviewed in the first half of 2024; welcomes the Eurojust-OLAF Action Plan 2022-2023 to fight crimes affecting the European Union’s financial interests;

6. Notes with satisfaction that Eurojust continues to support the Commission in the revision of the negotiations of the international agreements on cooperation with Eurojust, between the Union and 13 third countries, that the Commission negotiates on behalf of the EU.

Part II – Discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights for the financial year 2023

1. Notes the Court’s observation on recurrent high rates of carry-overs related to operational activities amounting to EUR 6,4 million (23 %) of available 2023 commitment appropriations to 2024; notes that it is a lower rate than in 2022, when the rates of carry-overs were 26%; welcomes the fact that the Court has declared the transactions underlying the annual accounts of European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) for the financial year 2023 to be legal and regular in all material respects; highlights that the budget for 2023 was 34 million EUR; notes and reiterates its concern that FRA continues to suffer from financial and staff resources constraints; welcomes that FRA was able to fulfil its objectives and to deliver on the activities foreseen in its Annual Work Programme despite the continuous shortage on human and financial resources; notes that the number of meetings and events organised or co-organised was 421 compared to the set target of 260, and that the number of communication materials was 1809 compared to the set target of 250; notes with satisfaction that FRA has a very high level of outturn which is above 99%; considers it an important indicator of sound financial management and respect of the budgetary principles; welcomes the cooperation with other EU agencies; bodies and civil society in order to ensure there is compliance with fundamental rights;

2. Highlights the role of FRA as a key guardian of fundamental rights and the rule of law, as enshrined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights, and commends its support to ensure the respect, protection, and fulfilment of fundamental rights in existing EU laws and policies in the field of equality and anti-discrimination, such as EU law and policies combating racism and antisemitism and islamophobia, supporting the collection of equality data and the implementation of equality and anti-racism strategies such as the national Roma strategic frameworks, and providing input for to the mid-term review of the 2020–2025 LGBTIQ equality strategy, the protection of civil society and of human rights defenders at risk, as well as supporting the revision of the victims’ rights directive, the Anti-racism Action Plan and the EU Strategy on combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish life, and advising on the fundamental rights compliance regarding the development and use of AI systems and the implementation and use of EU funds;

3. Emphasises FRA’s guidance and engagement in the area of asylum and migration, borders and interoperability and its important focus on fundamental rights, Member States’ international obligations and EU human rights law in this area, including cooperation with the European Union Asylum Agency (EUAA) to enhancing the understanding of the importance of guardians and legal representatives assisting unaccompanied children seeking international protection within the Union and the training provided to staff of Europol enhancing awareness and understanding of fundamental rights considerations in relevant operational contexts; welcomes FRA’s timely input on the temporary protection directive implementation in the context of refugees fleeing from Ukraine, as well as on identifying the challenges with regard to the implementation of Union law on long-term residence, as well as identifying the shortcomings in the visa code and the list of actions the Union and its Member States can take to reduce fatalities at sea;

4. Welcomes FRA's contribution to the evaluation of the European Border and Coast Guard Regulation (‘the EBCG Regulation’)[444], participation in European Border Coast Agency (Frontex) Management Board meetings and co-chairing the Frontex Consultative Forum on Fundamental Rights, and cooperation with the Fundamental Rights Office at Frontex;

5. Notes with satisfaction that FRA provided fundamental rights analysis and expertise to support the activities and work of other EU justice and home affairs (JHA) agencies, including the EUAA, Frontex, Europol, the European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA), and European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL); welcomes FRA’s contributions in 2023 to advancing the respect for fundamental rights, including through guidance on EU funds and addressing challenges posed by new technologies; calls on FRA to determine the extent to which the rule of law and fundamental rights are intrinsically linked, and how its work could be incorporated or developed in synergy with that of the European Commission in the framework of the annual Rule of Law Report;

6. Welcomes FRA’s cooperation with the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) on safeguarding privacy and data protection throughout the development and implementation of cybersecurity initiatives, and with eu-LISA on guaranteeing that the design and use of IT systems adheres to fundamental rights standards.

Part III – Discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Asylum Agency for the financial year 2023

1. Notes that in 2023, over 1,1 million applications for international protection (+18 % compared to 2022) were submitted, and more than 1 million decisions granting temporary protection were issued in 29 EU+ countries; highlights the substantial support EUAA has provided to Member States in that context;[445] calls for appropriate levels of funding to the EEAA, in particular if there is a significant increase of the tasks entrusted to the agency in the context of the implementation of the Pact on Migration and Asylum;

2. Notes the increase in the EUAA’s budget in 2023 from EUR 208 million to EUR 228 million (+10%) and its staff from 519 to 529 (+2%); points out that the Court found in its 2017 and 2020 reports that the EUAA’s contracts for the rental of premises on Lesbos and in Rome were irregular owing to insufficient competition and a failure to comply with the principle of economy, meaning that all subsequent payments under those contracts were irregular; recalls the auditors’ observation that by 2023 such irregular payments totalling EUR 123 800 had been made;

3. Welcomes the fact that the Asylum Reserve Pool became operational and, by the end of 2023, included close to 350 experts; regrets that due to delays in nominations by some Member States of their respective experts, the envisaged number, 500, was not yet reached; calls on Member States to comply with their obligations as regards national experts in order to avoid the need for the agency to rely on external contractors;

4. Welcomes the fact that the EUAA’s first fundamental rights officer (FRO) took office on 16 May 2023; appreciates the establishment of a visible and easily accessible complaints mechanism developed by the FRO in consultation with the Commission and the Consultative Forum;

5. Welcomes the adoption of the EUAA revised external cooperation strategy[446] and strategy on vulnerability[447]; underlines that both should serve as a guarantee for the protection of fundamental rights in the asylum and reception systems of EU+ countries;

6. Appreciates the efforts of EUAA to move towards digitalisation, including by adopting the strategy on digital innovation in asylum procedures and reception systems[448];

7. Notes with satisfaction that 1 000 training sessions were organised by EUAA, and that there is a constant increase in terms of the number of asylum and reception officials and civil society actors trained (+6 % compared to 2022); welcomes the further development of the European asylum curriculum, with training modules such as the ones addressing gender-based violence, vulnerability and the situation of children in the asylum process;

8. Reiterates its call from last year that the EUAA should keep Parliament regularly updated on all OLAF investigations.

Part IV – Discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice for the financial year 2023

1. Regrets that in 2023, an amount of EUR 12,6 million, representing 3,2 % of the total payment appropriations available, was non-compliant expenditure which exceeded the materiality threshold set for the audit and therefore resulted a qualified opinion on the legality and regularity of payments by the Court; calls on eu-LISA to prepare a detailed corrective action plan which includes a timetable and accountability for the elimination of non-compliant expenditure; calls on the Agency to keep the Court of Auditors regularly informed of progress in the implementation of the corrective action plan;

2. Notes with concern the emphasis of matter to the annual accounts issued by the Court due to two active framework contracts; reiterates its concern that several observations form the Court from previous years are still ongoing; calls on eu-LISA to follow up on the observations from the Court and to step up efforts to implement corrective actions in all remaining cases of non-compliance and to report to the discharge authority on the progress achieved;

3. Takes note of eu-LISA’s efforts to achieve the objectives set for 2023 in the Single Programming Document 2023–2025; notes with satisfaction the full implementation of the renewed Schengen Information System (SIS) in March and the smooth integration of Cyprus to SIS in July 2023 and the integration of Croatia into Visa Information System (VIS);

4. Notes the new Interoperability roadmap; regrets that the new timeline for the roll-out and interoperability of EU information systems was necessary due to delays in development of the Entry/Exit System (EES), European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) and European Criminal Records Information System on third-country nationals (ECRIS-TCN); calls on eu-LISA to prioritise the swift implementation of those information systems and set a new specific operational start date; underlines that swift, effective, and reliable information exchange is critical for sustaining and strengthening the Union’s area of freedom, security, and justice;

5. Welcomes the fact that eu-LISA also focused on cybersecurity and combating threats in the cyber domain, in particular making necessary preparations for obligations stemming from the new Union regulations on information security and cybersecurity; highlights the fact that eu-LISA operates and maintains a security monitoring platform, cybersecurity incident plan, response playbooks, and 24/7 stand-by duty arrangements to ensure timely identification of and response to cyber threats; welcomes the role of eu-LISA in supporting inter-agency cybersecurity exercises in cooperation with the JHA Agencies Network (JHAAN);

6. Welcomes the fact that eu-LISA started preparations for taking over the operational management of the e-CODEX system (e-Justice Communication via Online Data Exchange) and that also commenced preparations for the design and development of the Joint Investigation Teams collaboration platform (JITs CP) to provide secure electronic information exchange for cross-border criminal investigations; notes the review of the rules for the prevention and management of conflict of interest concerning the representatives of the management board and the advisory groups.

 

Part V – Discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Border Coast Agency for the financial year 2023

1. Notes the significant increase in returns, with Frontex exceeding its target of 20 000 by assisting 39 239 returns in total, including an impressive 87% increase in voluntary returns and a 20% rise in forced returns compared to 2022; welcomes the enhanced support provided to Member States in post-return and post-arrival assistance, with Frontex exceeding its target of 5 000 cases in the Joint Reintegration System, successfully managing 6 438 cases in 2023;

2. Notes the progressive expansion of cooperation with third countries throughout 2023, marked by a variety of activities such as familiarisation visits, identification missions, and workshops, totalling 36 initiatives aimed at strengthening collaboration;

3. Emphasises the key role and main task of Frontex in protecting the Union’s external borders; acknowledges the essential role Frontex also plays in Search and Rescue (SAR) operations, with maritime and aerial assets deployed in joint operations responding to 785 incidents involving 43 508 migrants, underscoring the critical contribution of Frontex to humanitarian efforts; notes with concern that in 2023, Statista estimates that 3105 migrants died while crossing the Mediterranean Sea; emphasises the need to step up efforts to prevent human smuggling and trafficking;

4. Highlights the positive progress in implementing Fundamental Rights targets, including the ongoing execution of the Fundamental Rights Action Plan and the independent evaluation of the Agency’s compliance with the Fundamental Rights Framework, in line with the EBCG Regulation; welcomes the proactive follow-up by Frontex on complaints related to fundamental rights, with the majority being dismissed for non-admissibility; highlights the importance of close cooperation with national authorities to ensure the appropriate follow-up on allegations of fundamental rights violations in line with national fundamental rights mechanisms; stresses that Frontex officers must avoid involvement in any actions that could directly or indirectly violate fundamental rights; welcomes Frontex's reinforced commitment to transparency and accountability; stresses the need for more detailed post-operation information;

5. Supports Frontex’s continued efforts to strengthen its FRO, noting the employment of 46 Fundamental Rights Monitors (FRM) in 2023; stresses the importance of ensuring that all FRMs are recruited in AD grade, to further enhance their capacity and independence; recognises that Frontex has taken significant steps in responding to the opinions of the FRO, particularly on issues such as gender mainstreaming and human trafficking;

6. Notes with appreciation that most Fundamental Rights targets were met in 2023, contributing to a more robust and rights-based approach to Frontex operations; regrets, despite official replies by the Executive Director of Frontex, the lack of concrete action on some of the opinions issued by the FRO and thus calls for continued focus on implementing such concrete actions based on the recommendations of the FRO and for further strengthening Frontex’s human rights framework;

7. Acknowledges the reception of 217 reported incidents of alleged violations of fundamental rights, the submission of 104 serious incident reports in 2023, 48 of which were related to fundamental rights, the reception of 67 complaints via the Frontex Complaints Mechanism, the launch of 55 serious incident investigations in 2023, and the closure of 39 serious incidents, with fundamental rights violations found to have likely happened in nearly 50% of the closed cases; acknowledges that the conducted investigations also highlight Frontex's commitment to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement;

8. Urges Frontex to ensure, without further delay, the full implementation of all the recommendations from European audit and scrutiny bodies, particularly OLAF and those from the European Parliament’s Frontex Scrutiny Working Group, the European Ombudsman, the Court, and the Frontex Working Group on Fundamental Rights and Legal Operational Aspects of Operations (WG FRaLO);

9. Notes with concern that the Court has been highlighting since 2018 a high level of carry-overs and cancellations by Frontex and that this problem persists in 2023; notes furthermore that Frontex continues to struggle to meet its required occupancy as laid down in its staff establishment plan and that this problem also dates back to at least 2018; draws attention to the Court’s ongoing concern regarding lack of rules on declared conflicts of interest in relation to recruitment procedures in Frontex;

10. Notes the emphasis of matter to the annual accounts issued by the Court regarding the calculation of contributions from Schengen associated countries (SAC), which were raised in 2022; notes Frontex’s reply that these calculations follow established practices endorsed by the Management Board and the Commission; calls on the Commission to review these agreements to ensure greater consistency in the method of setting contributions to the Union and its agencies;

11. Calls on the Commission, in light of the challenging migration crisis, in particular following the entry into force of the Pact on Migration and Asylum, and the hybrid operations by Russia and Belarus, to follow up on Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s statement of July 2024 declaring that Frontex is well-positioned to further increase its staff to up to 30 000 agents; underlines that this expansion would significantly enhance Frontex’s capacity to address and manage migration flows and ensure security and the respect of fundamental rights at the Union’s external borders, reinforcing its vital role in the Union’s broader migration strategy; calls on the Commission to take the necessary steps to provide Frontex with resources adequate to the current geopolitical situation and to combatting smuggling.

Part VI – Discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training for the financial year 2023

1. Acknowledges that CEPOL intensified its efforts to provide a comprehensive training portfolio on all areas of the European Multidisciplinary Platform Against Criminal Threats (EMPACT); notes that Serious and Organised Crime and Cybercrime were the most popular topics attended by almost 62% of total number of participants in 2023; highlights that when auditing payments under a framework contract for travel and events organization services, the Court observed that CEPOL monitored contract consumption at the level of payments rather that budgetary commitments; agrees with the Court that this approach does not comply with Article 111 of the EU Financial Regulation;

2. Welcomes that CEPOL published the EU Strategic Training Needs Assessment 2022-2025 mid-term review, which identifies newly emerged strategic and EU-level training needs of law enforcement officials;

3. Welcomes the fact that CEPOL continued to provide a cyber training portfolio through its CEPOL Cybercrime Academy; welcomes the fact that the dedicated training activities improved cybercrime knowledge and cyber capacities in Europe in the fields of the fight against child sexual exploitation, online fraud schemes and cyber-attacks and that CEPOL developed its first ever dedicated workshop on artificial intelligence;

4. Notes with regret that the training activities in the area of fundamental rights and data protection decreased in 2023 (when 19 activities were implemented with 2063 participants) in comparison to 2022 (30 activities with 4 014 participants); underlines that the core objective of CEPOL is to support, develop, implement and coordinate training for law enforcement officials, while putting particular emphasis on the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the context of law enforcement; acknowledges at the same time that the total number of participants increased to 46 431; call on CEPOL to increase transparency in the planning and monitoring of the implementation of these training needs, especially in the context of new challenges, such as the increasing role of technology in law enforcement.

Part VII – Discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction for the financial year 2023

1. Notes that on 1 July 2023, the new Regulation of the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA)[449], repealing and replacing the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) Regulation[450], entered into force and welcomes the new, broader mandate for the EUDA; recalls that the EUDA Regulation aims at addressing the drugs phenomenon in a holistic and evidence-based approach and calls on the agency to ensure the full implementation of its new mandate; notes the increase in the EMCDDA’s budget in 2023 from EUR 26 million to EUR 29 million (+13%) and the reduction of its staff from 110 to 101 (-1%);

2. Welcomes the contribution of EMCDDA to the EMPACT and to the operational action plans (OAPs) of the EU policy cycle on organised and serious international crime; appreciates the contribution provided by EMCDDA to new EU Roadmap to step up the fight against drug trafficking and criminal networks[451];

3. Welcomes the continuous efforts from EMCDDA to implement the EU Early Warning System (EWS) in collaboration with partners in Member States; notes that 26 new psychoactive substances (NPS) were notified and that the total number of NPS currently monitored is approximately 950; appreciates the technical reports published by the agency;

4. Acknowledges that EMCDDA produced 30 scientific and institutional publications in 2023, and also authored or co-authored 14 scientific articles and book chapters, appreciates the scientific and evidence-based expertise provided by the agency;

5. Welcomes the launch of the digital-first, modular, European Drug Report 2023, and the launch of the modules on amphetamine and cannabis of the joint EMCDDA-Europol report EU Drug Markets: In-depth Analysis;

6. Notes with satisfaction that EMCDDA provided regular valuable support and information on drug policies to national policymakers and coordinated preparatory scientific reviews of drug-related harm, treatment and harm-reduction practices; emphasizes the importance of continuing this essential work to address evolving trends and challenges and calls for further strengthening of these activities by fostering closer collaboration with Member states and ensuring the proper dissemination of findings to a wider audience, including healthcare professionals and the general public;

7. Highlights that EMCDDA trained more than 3 300 professionals working in the drugs field, including health workers, law enforcement officers and policymakers within and outside the Union and that the eight webinars organised by EMCDDA were attended by approximately 4 800 professionals; welcomes the cooperation with other EU Agencies.

Part VIII – Discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation for the financial year 2023

1. Is concerned about the Court’s observation on the legality and regularity of transactions connected to an operational grant intended to fund the activities of a national police force in a Member State; notes that the Court concluded that part of the grant, amounting to EUR 279 000, was irregular; underlines that at the request of the Court, Europol identified other grants through which VAT was reimbursed for similar activities in 2023, leading to irregular payments; takes note of Europol’s reply that Europol will no longer consider VAT an eligible cost for operational grants, hence ensuring its compliance with the Financial Regulation 2018/1046;

2. Notes with satisfaction that, in 2023, Europol accepted 107 856 operational contributions, supported 3 155 operations, established 27 Operational Task Forces, delivered 21 096 first line SIENA responses, and provided increased operational information capabilities to national authorities, Member States and third parties;

3. Commends the successful deployment of PERCI (EU Platform on Illegal Content Online), particularly with the full implementation of the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) recommendations; appreciates the strong cooperation with EDPS and the joint working group established with Frontex to follow up on EDPS’ recommendations in relation to Frontex’s PeDRA (Processing personal data for risk analysis) programme where both agencies share a strong interest in protecting fundamental rights while advancing security;

4. Requests that cooperation between Europol and other JHA Agencies is fully transparent and accountability ensured in accordance with EU rules on transparency as well as fundamental rights and data protection standards;

5. Welcomes the implementation of the Europol Regulation[452] as amended in 2022, especially the swift appointment of an FRO in January 2023, marking a significant step towards enhancing Europol’s commitment to human rights in its operations;

6. Notes with concern the increased recruitment of children and young people into organized crime; stresses the importance of a clear and comprehensive strategy to prevent and combat this phenomenon;

7. Appreciates Europol’s ongoing and invaluable support to Ukraine, particularly through its participation in the Joint Investigation Team focused on investigating alleged core international crimes committed in Ukraine; notes with satisfaction the creation of an Operational Task Force (OTF) aimed at providing targeted support to ongoing investigations into war crimes, showcasing Europol’s crucial role in international justice and accountability;

8. Further acknowledges the Commission's efforts towards a stronger and more secure Europe, as outlined by President Ursula von der Leyen in her statement of 2024; calls on the Commission to double Europol's staff and recognise Europol’s central role in ensuring security across the Union and its capacity to respond to emerging threats; further underlines that this expansion will further enhance Europol's ability to support Member States in combating serious and organised crime, both online and offline, thereby contributing to a safer and more secure Europe for all.

 

 

ANNEX: ENTITIES OR PERSONS
FROM WHOM THE RAPPORTEUR HAS RECEIVED INPUT

Pursuant to Article 8 of Annex I to the Rules of Procedure, the rapporteur for opinion declares that he received input from the following entities or persons in the preparation of the opinion, prior to the adoption thereof in committee:

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European Border and Coast Guard Agency (“Frontex”)

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Where natural persons are identified in the list by their name, by their function or by both, the rapporteur for opinion declares that he has submitted to the natural persons concerned the European Parliament's Data Protection Notice No 484 (https://www.europarl.europa.eu/data-protect/index.do), which sets out the conditions applicable to the processing of their personal data and the rights linked to that processing.

 

INFORMATION ON ADOPTION BY COMMITTEE ASKED FOR OPINION

Date adopted	6.2.2025
Result of final vote	+: –: 0:	37 13 9
Members present for the final vote	Magdalena Adamowicz, Giuseppe Antoci, Jaume Asens Llodrà, Nikola Bartůšek, Krzysztof Brejza, Saskia Bricmont, Jaroslav Bžoch, Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová, Lena Düpont, Marieke Ehlers, Raquel García Hermida-Van Der Walle, Branko Grims, Evin Incir, Irena Joveva, Erik Kaliňák, Marina Kaljurand, Fabienne Keller, András László, Juan Fernando López Aguilar, Erik Marquardt, Michael McNamara, Birgit Sippel, Krzysztof Śmiszek, Petra Steger, Cecilia Strada, Georgiana Teodorescu, Milan Uhrík, Tom Vandendriessche, Charlie Weimers, Sophie Wilmès, Alessandro Zan, Javier Zarzalejos, Tomáš Zdechovský
Substitutes present for the final vote	Fredis Beleris, David Casa, Sigrid Friis, Markéta Gregorová, Hannah Neumann, Gaetano Pedulla’, Oliver Schenk, Alexander Sell, Bartłomiej Sienkiewicz, Malika Sorel, António Tânger Corrêa, Marco Tarquinio, Pekka Toveri, Loránt Vincze, Petar Volgin, Axel Voss, Michał Wawrykiewicz, Lucia Yar
Members under Rule 216(7) present for the final vote	Bart Groothuis, Rima Hassan, Anja Hazekamp, Pär Holmgren, Sérgio Humberto, Evelyn Regner, Carla Tavares, Ingeborg Ter Laak

 

FINAL VOTE BY ROLL CALL IN COMMITTEE ASKED FOR OPINION

37	+
ECR	Georgiana Teodorescu
PPE	Magdalena Adamowicz, Fredis Beleris, Krzysztof Brejza, David Casa, Lena Düpont, Branko Grims, Sérgio Humberto, Oliver Schenk, Bartłomiej Sienkiewicz, Ingeborg Ter Laak, Pekka Toveri, Loránt Vincze, Axel Voss, Michał Wawrykiewicz, Tomáš Zdechovský
Renew	Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová, Sigrid Friis, Raquel García Hermida-Van Der Walle, Bart Groothuis, Irena Joveva, Fabienne Keller, Michael McNamara, Sophie Wilmès, Lucia Yar
S&D	Evin Incir, Marina Kaljurand, Juan Fernando López Aguilar, Evelyn Regner, Birgit Sippel, Krzysztof Śmiszek, Cecilia Strada, Marco Tarquinio, Carla Tavares, Alessandro Zan
The Left	Giuseppe Antoci, Gaetano Pedulla'

 

13	-
ESN	Alexander Sell, Milan Uhrík, Petar Volgin
NI	Erik Kaliňák
PPE	Javier Zarzalejos
PfE	Nikola Bartůšek, Jaroslav Bžoch, Marieke Ehlers, András László, Malika Sorel, Petra Steger, António Tânger Corrêa, Tom Vandendriessche

 

9	0
ECR	Charlie Weimers
The Left	Rima Hassan, Anja Hazekamp
Verts/ALE	Jaume Asens Llodrà, Saskia Bricmont, Markéta Gregorová, Pär Holmgren, Erik Marquardt, Hannah Neumann

 

Key to symbols:

+ : in favour

- : against

0 : abstention

 

 

 

OPINION OF THE COMMITTEE ON WOMEN'S RIGHTS AND GENDER EQUALITY (21.2.2025)

for the Committee on Budgetary Control

on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union agencies for the financial year 2023

(2024/2030(DEC))

Rapporteur for opinion: Lina Gálvez

 

 

 

OPINION

The Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality calls on the Committee on Budgetary Control, as the committee responsible, to incorporate the following into its motion for a resolution:

A.  whereas Article 8 TFEU states that the Union shall aim to eliminate inequalities and to promote gender equality in all its activities, thereby establishing the principle of gender mainstreaming; whereas gender equality must be incorporated into all EU policies and activities, including via gender budgeting at all levels of the budgetary process; whereas equality is a fundamental right under the Treaty of Lisbon and a priority for the Union and achieving gender equality is crucial to upholding these rights; whereas the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) has a central role in supporting Union institutions and Member States in achieving that aim; whereas it is EIGE's objective to contribute to and strengthen the promotion of gender equality, including gender mainstreaming in all EU policies, a task in which it has proven to be vital and effective; whereas it is therefore underlined that EIGE needs to be provided with sufficient and stable financial and human resources to fulfil its tasks;

B. whereas EIGE was established in order to contribute to and strengthen the promotion of gender equality in the Union, including gender mainstreaming in all Union policies and the resulting national policies, the fight against discrimination based on gender, and raising Union citizens’ awareness of gender equality;

C. whereas EIGE’s core mission focuses on achieving gender equality in the EU by providing research, collecting and communicating data, and developing methods to improve statistics and data collection, measuring the state of gender equality at both EU and Member State levels, developing methodological tools and providing technical support for gender mainstreaming, and cooperating with EU institutions, it’s Member States, EU agencies, international organisations, academia, civil society and other stakeholders;

D. whereas the Gender Equality Index 2023 for the European Union (EU) surpassed 70 points for the first time, showing a modest growth of 1.6 points since 2022; whereas the increase in the overall EU score is the highest year-on-year rise since the first edition of the Index in 2013; whereas some domains showing signs of regression, in particular in economic and income metrics;

E. whereas in 2023 EIGE’s work focused on two thematic priorities: the European Green Deal and gender-based violence; whereas crises exacerbate women’s vulnerability and exposure to violence, intensifying existing structural inequalities and aggravating all types of gender-based violence, including physical, sexual and psychological; whereas following the principle of gender mainstreaming, incorporating gender sensitive perspective, and researching the effect of all policies on women are crucial aspects of achieving gender equality; whereas women are underrepresented in leading roles in climate policy, as men still fill 67 % of climate-related decision making roles; whereas EIGE pointed out as well that women are underrepresented in the creation and development of clean innovation; whereas this has added value for European policymaking;

F. whereas gender equality in the Union has been particularly impacted by the consequences of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the cost of living crisis, which women are disproportionately affected by, and the backlashes against gender equality and women’s rights; whereas this further deepens inequalities; whereas EIGE's work focused also on gender-based violence (GBV), by working on a EU wide survey on GBV to close the 10 year data gap on the prevalence of violence against women in the EU; whereas EIGE works towards the provision of evidence on GBV that can support the EU and Member States (and beyond) in their efforts to eradicate all forms of violence;

G. whereas EU agencies, such as EIGE, contribute to the implementation of EU policies and strive for the development of a more sustainable, inclusive and competitive Europe for the benefit of all EU citizens; whereas these agencies are decentralised and thereby independent in the development of their work programmes;

1. Stresses that in the last decade economic, social, labour and gender inequalities within and between Member States have become more acute; recalls the important role played by EIGE understanding and addressing the extent and causes of gender inequality in the EU; notes EIGE’s continuous high level of budget execution, despite the persistent understaffing of the agency, with commitment appropriations of up to 98 % in 2023 and a payment appropriations rate of 83 %; congratulates EIGE for achieving 92.76 % of its work programme objectives; notes that the 2023 Gender Equality Index focused on how gender gaps impact and are impacted by green transition efforts, especially in sectors like energy, green technology innovation and transport and welcomes EIGE's initiatives shed light on this phenomenon;

2.  Notes that EIGE was established as EU’s knowledge centre on gender equality to produce independent research and share best practises to eliminate discrimination based on gender, combine research, data and tools to help EU and it’s Member States to design inclusive and gender-transformative policies and to mainstream gender equality into all their policies; highlights the urgency for the Union to advance on gender equality, in the light of ongoing crisis, such as climate crisis, wars, backlashes on gender equality and anti-democratic movements and widespread gender based violence; emphasizes that addressing backlashes and gender-based violence cannot be decoupled from tackling economic and social inequalities; calls on EIGE to prioritize research and recommendations that focus on reducing the gender pay gap, increasing women’s access to quality jobs, and ensuring their economic independence as a fundamental part of its mission; notes in that regard that gender pay gap in the EU is 13 % and pension gender pension gap is 29 %, effecting women’s societal wellbeing; notes that women in the EU also experience threats to their fundamental rights and bodily autonomy, as attacks against SRHR, including abortion rights persist; reiterates that women are also disproportionately affected by climate crisis and wars and conflicts;

3. Recognizes the high success rates of EIGE in developing actions and communication campaigns on gender equality, emphasizing its importance in creating awareness;

4. Highlights the importance of resuming actions related to the gender mainstreaming that did not achieve a 100 % success rate, particularly those due to procedural reasons;

5. Highlights the important research by EIGE which presents how violence is a result of inequalities that affect all women, but that indeed some groups of women are more vulnerable to experiencing violence such as women with disabilities; calls on EIGE to further develop its future work on this pressing topic;

6. Notes that EIGE already considers violence against women as being one of the most severe human rights violations within societies;

7. Agrees with EIGE in its research that women and girls with disabilities are often at a higher risk of transport poverty due to limited transport affordability, availability, and accessibility;

8. Welcomes EIGE’s gender equality highlights which presented Croatia and Greece as having the highest share of women among research and innovation personnel in business enterprises in the electricity and gas and water supply sectors; notes that such information has added value to the cause of gender equality in the energy market;

9.  Notes that the 8,5 % increase in EIGE’s staff costs can be attributed to the continued high inflation rate as well as a 2,7 % indexation of salaries, and that the average number of staff remained at 45; notes that two contract agents were engaged and funded by the IPA contribution agreement with the Commission’s Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations; notes that Regulation (EC) No 1922/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on establishing a European Institute for Gender Equality, states in article 6 that EIGE should function independently in the public interest; recalls that EIGE’s task is to collect, analyse, and disseminate information as regards gender equality and to develop, analyse, evaluate and disseminate methodological tools in order to support the integration of gender equality into Union policies and the resulting national policies; acknowledges the persisting understaffing of EIGE, as evidenced in the findings of the second external evaluation; stresses its calls for EIGE to be granted the necessary budget and staff allocations to enable it to fulfill its tasks, including in response to the increasing urgent demands, technical assistance, and requests for its services;

10. Recalls that EIGE was set up to help the European institutions and the Member States to mainstream gender equality in all their policies and combat gender-based discrimination by supplying up-to-date studies, and thus makes an important contribution to efforts to achieve genuine gender equality;

11.  Welcomes the ongoing cooperation between EIGE and the Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM), in particular the Institute’s contribution to the ongoing efforts of the Committee concerning gender-based violence, work-life balance, the gender pay and pension gap, impact of crises on women, gender mainstreaming and budgeting; strongly supports the work of the Institute, which enables the Committee to properly do its work; notes the importance of availability of reliable gender-disaggregated data in order to allow for evidence-based policy making; notes the valuable contribution EIGE can make to all the European Parliament's Committees and other EU agencies in order to better integrate gender mainstreaming across EU policies and actions; calls on EIGE to adopt an intersectional framework in its research and policymaking to address the compounded social and economic disadvantages faced by women from marginalized groups, including women of color, migrants, persons with disabilities, and LGBTIQA+ individuals; stresses the importance of collecting disaggregated data to develop targeted solutions for these groups;

12. Is of the opinion, on the basis of the data currently available, that discharge can be granted to the Director of EIGE in respect of the implementation of its budget for the financial year 2023.

ANNEX: ENTITIES OR PERSONS
FROM WHOM THE RAPPORTEUR HAS RECEIVED INPUT

The Chair in her capacity as rapporteur for the opinion declares under her exclusive responsibility that she did not receive input from any entity or person to be mentioned in this Annex pursuant to Article 8 of Annex I to the Rules of Procedure.

 

INFORMATION ON ADOPTION BY COMMITTEE ASKED FOR OPINION

Date adopted	18.2.2025
Result of final vote	+: –: 0:	27 10 1
Members present for the final vote	Abir Al-Sahlani, Mireia Borrás Pabón, Irmhild Boßdorf, Mélissa Camara, Margarita de la Pisa Carrión, Valérie Devaux, Elisabeth Dieringer, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Heléne Fritzon, Lina Gálvez, Alexandra Geese, Chiara Gemma, Assita Kanko, Arba Kokalari, Ewa Kopacz, Elena Kountoura, Sebastian Kruis, Judita Laššáková, Eleonora Meleti, Irene Montero, Carolina Morace, Maria Noichl, Mirosława Nykiel, Sirpa Pietikäinen, Giusi Princi, Emma Rafowicz, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Benedetta Scuderi, Laurence Trochu, Marko Vešligaj, Maria Walsh, Lucia Yar
Substitutes present for the final vote	Elena Donazzan, Loucas Fourlas, Elisabeth Grossmann, Jana Toom
Members under Rule 216(7) present for the final vote	Gabriella Gerzsenyi, Nikos Papandreou

 

FINAL VOTE BY ROLL CALL IN COMMITTEE ASKED FOR OPINION

27	+
PPE	Loucas Fourlas, Gabriella Gerzsenyi, Arba Kokalari, Ewa Kopacz, Eleonora Meleti, Mirosława Nykiel, Sirpa Pietikäinen, Giusi Princi, Maria Walsh
Renew	Abir Al-Sahlani, Valérie Devaux, Jana Toom, Lucia Yar
S&D	Heléne Fritzon, Lina Gálvez, Elisabeth Grossmann, Maria Noichl, Nikos Papandreou, Emma Rafowicz, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Marko Vešligaj
The Left	Elena Kountoura, Irene Montero, Carolina Morace
Verts/ALE	Mélissa Camara, Alexandra Geese, Benedetta Scuderi

 

10	-
ECR	Elena Donazzan, Chiara Gemma, Assita Kanko, Laurence Trochu
ESN	Irmhild Boßdorf
NI	Judita Laššáková
PfE	Mireia Borrás Pabón, Elisabeth Dieringer, Sebastian Kruis, Margarita de la Pisa Carrión

 

1	0
PPE	Rosa Estaràs Ferragut

 

Key to symbols:

+ : in favour

- : against

0 : abstention

 

INFORMATION ON ADOPTION IN COMMITTEE RESPONSIBLE

Date adopted	8.4.2025
Result of final vote	+: –: 0:	24 6 0
Members present for the final vote	Georgios Aftias, Arno Bausemer, Gilles Boyer, José Cepeda, Olivier Chastel, Caterina Chinnici, Dick Erixon, Daniel Freund, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy, Esteban González Pons, Niclas Herbst, Monika Hohlmeier, Virginie Joron, Ondřej Knotek, Marit Maij, Claudiu Manda, Csaba Molnár, Fidias Panayiotou, Jacek Protas, Julien Sanchez, Jonas Sjöstedt, Carla Tavares, Pasquale Tridico, Tomáš Zdechovský
Substitutes present for the final vote	Erik Marquardt, Bert-Jan Ruissen, Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza, Annamária Vicsek
Members under Rule 216(7) present for the final vote	Gabriella Gerzsenyi, Raffaele Topo

 

FINAL VOTES BY ROLL CALL IN COMMITTEE RESPONSIBLE

Final votes on proposals for decisions

European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators

24	+
ECR	Bert-Jan Ruissen, Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza
NI	Fidias Panayiotou
PPE	Georgios Aftias, Caterina Chinnici, Esteban González Pons, Niclas Herbst, Monika Hohlmeier, Kinga Kollár, Jacek Protas, Tomáš Zdechovský
Renew	Gilles Boyer, Olivier Chastel, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy
S&D	José Cepeda, Sérgio Gonçalves, Marit Maij, Claudiu Manda, Csaba Molnár, Raffaele Topo
The Left	Jonas Sjöstedt, Pasquale Tridico
Verts/ALE	Daniel Freund, Erik Marquardt

 

4	-
ECR	Dick Erixon
ESN	Arno Bausemer
PfE	Virginie Joron, Julien Sanchez

 

2	0
PfE	Ondřej Knotek, Annamária Vicsek

 

Key to symbols:

+ : in favour

- : against

0 : abstention

 

Agency for Support for BEREC

24	+
ECR	Bert-Jan Ruissen, Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza
NI	Fidias Panayiotou
PPE	Georgios Aftias, Caterina Chinnici, Esteban González Pons, Niclas Herbst, Monika Hohlmeier, Kinga Kollár, Jacek Protas, Tomáš Zdechovský
Renew	Gilles Boyer, Olivier Chastel, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy
S&D	José Cepeda, Sérgio Gonçalves, Marit Maij, Claudiu Manda, Csaba Molnár, Raffaele Topo
The Left	Jonas Sjöstedt, Pasquale Tridico
Verts/ALE	Daniel Freund, Erik Marquardt

 

3	-
ECR	Dick Erixon
PfE	Virginie Joron, Julien Sanchez

 

3	0
ESN	Arno Bausemer
PfE	Ondřej Knotek, Annamária Vicsek

 

Key to symbols:

+ : in favour

- : against

0 : abstention

 

Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union

24	+
ECR	Bert-Jan Ruissen, Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza
NI	Fidias Panayiotou
PPE	Georgios Aftias, Caterina Chinnici, Esteban González Pons, Niclas Herbst, Monika Hohlmeier, Kinga Kollár, Jacek Protas, Tomáš Zdechovský
Renew	Gilles Boyer, Olivier Chastel, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy
S&D	José Cepeda, Sérgio Gonçalves, Marit Maij, Claudiu Manda, Csaba Molnár, Raffaele Topo
The Left	Jonas Sjöstedt, Pasquale Tridico
Verts/ALE	Daniel Freund, Erik Marquardt

 

3	-
ECR	Dick Erixon
PfE	Virginie Joron, Julien Sanchez

 

3	0
ESN	Arno Bausemer
PfE	Ondřej Knotek, Annamária Vicsek

 

Key to symbols:

+ : in favour

- : against

0 : abstention

 

European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training

24	+
ECR	Bert-Jan Ruissen, Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza
NI	Fidias Panayiotou
PPE	Georgios Aftias, Caterina Chinnici, Esteban González Pons, Niclas Herbst, Monika Hohlmeier, Kinga Kollár, Jacek Protas, Tomáš Zdechovský
Renew	Gilles Boyer, Olivier Chastel, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy
S&D	José Cepeda, Sérgio Gonçalves, Marit Maij, Claudiu Manda, Csaba Molnár, Raffaele Topo
The Left	Jonas Sjöstedt, Pasquale Tridico
Verts/ALE	Daniel Freund, Erik Marquardt

 

4	-
ECR	Dick Erixon
ESN	Arno Bausemer
PfE	Virginie Joron, Julien Sanchez

 

2	0
PfE	Ondřej Knotek, Annamária Vicsek

 

Key to symbols:

+ : in favour

- : against

0 : abstention

 

European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training

26	+
ECR	Bert-Jan Ruissen, Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza
NI	Fidias Panayiotou
PPE	Georgios Aftias, Caterina Chinnici, Esteban González Pons, Niclas Herbst, Monika Hohlmeier, Kinga Kollár, Jacek Protas, Tomáš Zdechovský
PfE	Ondřej Knotek, Annamária Vicsek
Renew	Gilles Boyer, Olivier Chastel, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy
S&D	José Cepeda, Sérgio Gonçalves, Marit Maij, Claudiu Manda, Csaba Molnár, Raffaele Topo
The Left	Jonas Sjöstedt, Pasquale Tridico
Verts/ALE	Daniel Freund, Erik Marquardt

 

2	-
ECR	Dick Erixon
PfE	Julien Sanchez

 

1	0
ESN	Arno Bausemer

 

Key to symbols:

+ : in favour

- : against

0 : abstention

 

European Union Aviation Safety Agency

24	+
ECR	Dick Erixon, Bert-Jan Ruissen, Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza
NI	Fidias Panayiotou
PPE	Georgios Aftias, Caterina Chinnici, Esteban González Pons, Niclas Herbst, Monika Hohlmeier, Kinga Kollár, Jacek Protas, Tomáš Zdechovský
Renew	Gilles Boyer, Olivier Chastel, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy
S&D	José Cepeda, Sérgio Gonçalves, Marit Maij, Csaba Molnár, Raffaele Topo
The Left	Jonas Sjöstedt, Pasquale Tridico
Verts/ALE	Daniel Freund, Erik Marquardt

 

2	-
PfE	Virginie Joron, Julien Sanchez

 

3	0
ESN	Arno Bausemer
PfE	Ondřej Knotek, Annamária Vicsek

 

Key to symbols:

+ : in favour

- : against

0 : abstention

 

European Banking Authority

24	+
ECR	Bert-Jan Ruissen, Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza
NI	Fidias Panayiotou
PPE	Georgios Aftias, Caterina Chinnici, Esteban González Pons, Niclas Herbst, Monika Hohlmeier, Kinga Kollár, Jacek Protas, Tomáš Zdechovský
Renew	Gilles Boyer, Olivier Chastel, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy
S&D	José Cepeda, Sérgio Gonçalves, Marit Maij, Claudiu Manda, Csaba Molnár, Raffaele Topo
The Left	Jonas Sjöstedt, Pasquale Tridico
Verts/ALE	Daniel Freund, Erik Marquardt

 

3	-
ECR	Dick Erixon
PfE	Virginie Joron, Julien Sanchez

 

3	0
ESN	Arno Bausemer
PfE	Ondřej Knotek, Annamária Vicsek

 

Key to symbols:

+ : in favour

- : against

0 : abstention

 

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

24	+
ECR	Bert-Jan Ruissen, Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza
NI	Fidias Panayiotou
PPE	Georgios Aftias, Caterina Chinnici, Esteban González Pons, Niclas Herbst, Monika Hohlmeier, Kinga Kollár, Jacek Protas, Tomáš Zdechovský
Renew	Gilles Boyer, Olivier Chastel, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy
S&D	José Cepeda, Sérgio Gonçalves, Marit Maij, Claudiu Manda, Csaba Molnár, Raffaele Topo
The Left	Jonas Sjöstedt, Pasquale Tridico
Verts/ALE	Daniel Freund, Erik Marquardt

 

5	-
ECR	Dick Erixon
ESN	Arno Bausemer
PfE	Virginie Joron, Julien Sanchez, Annamária Vicsek

 

1	0
PfE	Ondřej Knotek

 

Key to symbols:

+ : in favour

- : against

0 : abstention

 

European Chemicals Agency

23	+
ECR	Bert-Jan Ruissen, Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza
NI	Fidias Panayiotou
PPE	Georgios Aftias, Caterina Chinnici, Esteban González Pons, Niclas Herbst, Monika Hohlmeier, Kinga Kollár, Jacek Protas, Tomáš Zdechovský
PfE	Ondřej Knotek
Renew	Gilles Boyer, Olivier Chastel, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy
S&D	José Cepeda, Sérgio Gonçalves, Marit Maij, Claudiu Manda, Csaba Molnár, Raffaele Topo
Verts/ALE	Daniel Freund, Erik Marquardt

 

6	-
ECR	Dick Erixon
ESN	Arno Bausemer
PfE	Virginie Joron, Julien Sanchez
The Left	Jonas Sjöstedt, Pasquale Tridico

 

0	0

 

Key to symbols:

+ : in favour

- : against

0 : abstention

 

European Environment Agency

24	+
ECR	Bert-Jan Ruissen, Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza
NI	Fidias Panayiotou
PPE	Georgios Aftias, Caterina Chinnici, Esteban González Pons, Niclas Herbst, Monika Hohlmeier, Kinga Kollár, Jacek Protas, Tomáš Zdechovský
Renew	Gilles Boyer, Olivier Chastel, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy
S&D	José Cepeda, Sérgio Gonçalves, Marit Maij, Claudiu Manda, Csaba Molnár, Raffaele Topo
The Left	Jonas Sjöstedt, Pasquale Tridico
Verts/ALE	Daniel Freund, Erik Marquardt

 

6	-
ECR	Dick Erixon
ESN	Arno Bausemer
PfE	Virginie Joron, Ondřej Knotek, Julien Sanchez, Annamária Vicsek

 

0	0

 

Key to symbols:

+ : in favour

- : against

0 : abstention

 

European Fisheries Control Agency

23	+
ECR	Bert-Jan Ruissen, Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza
NI	Fidias Panayiotou
PPE	Georgios Aftias, Caterina Chinnici, Esteban González Pons, Monika Hohlmeier, Kinga Kollár, Jacek Protas, Tomáš Zdechovský
Renew	Gilles Boyer, Olivier Chastel, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy
S&D	José Cepeda, Sérgio Gonçalves, Marit Maij, Claudiu Manda, Csaba Molnár, Raffaele Topo
The Left	Jonas Sjöstedt, Pasquale Tridico
Verts/ALE	Daniel Freund, Erik Marquardt

 

4	-
ECR	Dick Erixon
ESN	Arno Bausemer
PfE	Virginie Joron, Julien Sanchez

 

2	0
PfE	Ondřej Knotek, Annamária Vicsek

 

Key to symbols:

+ : in favour

- : against

0 : abstention

 

European Food Safety Authority

23	+
ECR	Bert-Jan Ruissen, Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza
NI	Fidias Panayiotou
PPE	Georgios Aftias, Caterina Chinnici, Esteban González Pons, Niclas Herbst, Monika Hohlmeier, Kinga Kollár, Jacek Protas, Tomáš Zdechovský
PfE	Ondřej Knotek
Renew	Gilles Boyer, Olivier Chastel, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy
S&D	José Cepeda, Sérgio Gonçalves, Marit Maij, Claudiu Manda, Csaba Molnár, Raffaele Topo
Verts/ALE	Daniel Freund, Erik Marquardt

 

7	-
ECR	Dick Erixon
ESN	Arno Bausemer
PfE	Virginie Joron, Julien Sanchez, Annamária Vicsek
The Left	Jonas Sjöstedt, Pasquale Tridico

 

0	0

 

Key to symbols:

+ : in favour

- : against

0 : abstention

 

European Institute for Gender Equality

22	+
NI	Fidias Panayiotou
PPE	Georgios Aftias, Caterina Chinnici, Esteban González Pons, Niclas Herbst, Monika Hohlmeier, Kinga Kollár, Jacek Protas, Tomáš Zdechovský
Renew	Gilles Boyer, Olivier Chastel, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy
S&D	José Cepeda, Sérgio Gonçalves, Marit Maij, Claudiu Manda, Csaba Molnár, Raffaele Topo
The Left	Jonas Sjöstedt, Pasquale Tridico
Verts/ALE	Daniel Freund, Erik Marquardt

 

8	-
ECR	Dick Erixon, Bert-Jan Ruissen, Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza
ESN	Arno Bausemer
PfE	Virginie Joron, Ondřej Knotek, Julien Sanchez, Annamária Vicsek

 

0	0

 

Key to symbols:

+ : in favour

- : against

0 : abstention

 

European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority

24	+
ECR	Bert-Jan Ruissen, Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza
NI	Fidias Panayiotou
PPE	Georgios Aftias, Caterina Chinnici, Esteban González Pons, Niclas Herbst, Monika Hohlmeier, Kinga Kollár, Jacek Protas, Tomáš Zdechovský
Renew	Gilles Boyer, Olivier Chastel, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy
S&D	José Cepeda, Sérgio Gonçalves, Marit Maij, Claudiu Manda, Csaba Molnár, Raffaele Topo
The Left	Jonas Sjöstedt, Pasquale Tridico
Verts/ALE	Daniel Freund, Erik Marquardt

 

3	-
ECR	Dick Erixon
PfE	Virginie Joron, Julien Sanchez

 

3	0
ESN	Arno Bausemer
PfE	Ondřej Knotek, Annamária Vicsek

 

Key to symbols:

+ : in favour

- : against

0 : abstention

 

European Institute of Innovation and Technology

22	+
ECR	Bert-Jan Ruissen, Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza
NI	Fidias Panayiotou
PPE	Caterina Chinnici, Esteban González Pons, Niclas Herbst, Monika Hohlmeier, Kinga Kollár, Jacek Protas, Tomáš Zdechovský
PfE	Ondřej Knotek, Annamária Vicsek
Renew	Gilles Boyer, Olivier Chastel, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy
S&D	José Cepeda, Marit Maij, Claudiu Manda, Csaba Molnár, Raffaele Topo
Verts/ALE	Daniel Freund, Erik Marquardt

 

6	-
ECR	Dick Erixon
ESN	Arno Bausemer
PfE	Virginie Joron, Julien Sanchez
The Left	Jonas Sjöstedt, Pasquale Tridico

 

0	0

 

Key to symbols:

+ : in favour

- : against

0 : abstention

 

European Labour Authority

20	+
NI	Fidias Panayiotou
PPE	Georgios Aftias, Caterina Chinnici, Esteban González Pons, Niclas Herbst, Monika Hohlmeier, Kinga Kollár, Jacek Protas, Tomáš Zdechovský
Renew	Gilles Boyer, Olivier Chastel, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy
S&D	José Cepeda, Sérgio Gonçalves, Marit Maij, Claudiu Manda, Csaba Molnár, Raffaele Topo
Verts/ALE	Daniel Freund, Erik Marquardt

 

10	-
ECR	Dick Erixon, Bert-Jan Ruissen, Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza
ESN	Arno Bausemer
PfE	Virginie Joron, Ondřej Knotek, Julien Sanchez, Annamária Vicsek
The Left	Jonas Sjöstedt, Pasquale Tridico

 

0	0

 

Key to symbols:

+ : in favour

- : against

0 : abstention

 

European Medicines Agency

24	+
ECR	Bert-Jan Ruissen, Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza
NI	Fidias Panayiotou
PPE	Georgios Aftias, Caterina Chinnici, Esteban González Pons, Niclas Herbst, Monika Hohlmeier, Kinga Kollár, Jacek Protas, Tomáš Zdechovský
Renew	Gilles Boyer, Olivier Chastel, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy
S&D	José Cepeda, Sérgio Gonçalves, Marit Maij, Claudiu Manda, Csaba Molnár, Raffaele Topo
The Left	Jonas Sjöstedt, Pasquale Tridico
Verts/ALE	Daniel Freund, Erik Marquardt

 

5	-
ECR	Dick Erixon
ESN	Arno Bausemer
PfE	Virginie Joron, Julien Sanchez, Annamária Vicsek

 

1	0
PfE	Ondřej Knotek

 

Key to symbols:

+ : in favour

- : against

0 : abstention

 

European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction
(now European Union Drugs Agency)

24	+
ECR	Bert-Jan Ruissen, Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza
NI	Fidias Panayiotou
PPE	Georgios Aftias, Caterina Chinnici, Esteban González Pons, Niclas Herbst, Monika Hohlmeier, Kinga Kollár, Jacek Protas, Tomáš Zdechovský
Renew	Gilles Boyer, Olivier Chastel, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy
S&D	José Cepeda, Sérgio Gonçalves, Marit Maij, Claudiu Manda, Csaba Molnár, Raffaele Topo
The Left	Jonas Sjöstedt, Pasquale Tridico
Verts/ALE	Daniel Freund, Erik Marquardt

 

5	-
ESN	Arno Bausemer
PfE	Virginie Joron, Ondřej Knotek, Julien Sanchez, Annamária Vicsek

 

1	0
ECR	Dick Erixon

 

Key to symbols:

+ : in favour

- : against

0 : abstention

 

European Maritime Safety Agency

24	+
ECR	Bert-Jan Ruissen, Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza
NI	Fidias Panayiotou
PPE	Georgios Aftias, Caterina Chinnici, Esteban González Pons, Niclas Herbst, Monika Hohlmeier, Kinga Kollár, Jacek Protas, Tomáš Zdechovský
Renew	Gilles Boyer, Olivier Chastel, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy
S&D	José Cepeda, Sérgio Gonçalves, Marit Maij, Claudiu Manda, Csaba Molnár, Raffaele Topo
The Left	Jonas Sjöstedt, Pasquale Tridico
Verts/ALE	Daniel Freund, Erik Marquardt

 

3	-
ESN	Arno Bausemer
PfE	Virginie Joron, Julien Sanchez

 

3	0
ECR	Dick Erixon
PfE	Ondřej Knotek, Annamária Vicsek

 

Key to symbols:

+ : in favour

- : against

0 : abstention

 

European Union Agency for Cybersecurity

20	+
ECR	Bert-Jan Ruissen, Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza
NI	Fidias Panayiotou
PPE	Georgios Aftias, Caterina Chinnici, Esteban González Pons, Monika Hohlmeier, Kinga Kollár, Jacek Protas, Tomáš Zdechovský
Renew	Olivier Chastel, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy
S&D	José Cepeda, Sérgio Gonçalves, Marit Maij, Claudiu Manda, Csaba Molnár, Raffaele Topo
Verts/ALE	Daniel Freund, Erik Marquardt

 

6	-
ECR	Dick Erixon
PfE	Virginie Joron, Julien Sanchez, Annamária Vicsek
The Left	Jonas Sjöstedt, Pasquale Tridico

 

2	0
ESN	Arno Bausemer
PfE	Ondřej Knotek

 

Key to symbols:

+ : in favour

- : against

0 : abstention

 

European Union Agency for Railways

23	+
ECR	Bert-Jan Ruissen, Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza
NI	Fidias Panayiotou
PPE	Georgios Aftias, Caterina Chinnici, Esteban González Pons, Monika Hohlmeier, Kinga Kollár, Jacek Protas, Tomáš Zdechovský
Renew	Gilles Boyer, Olivier Chastel, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy
S&D	José Cepeda, Sérgio Gonçalves, Marit Maij, Claudiu Manda, Csaba Molnár, Raffaele Topo
The Left	Jonas Sjöstedt, Pasquale Tridico
Verts/ALE	Daniel Freund, Erik Marquardt

 

3	-
ECR	Dick Erixon
ESN	Arno Bausemer
PfE	Julien Sanchez

 

2	0
PfE	Ondřej Knotek, Annamária Vicsek

 

Key to symbols:

+ : in favour

- : against

0 : abstention

 

Euratom Supply Agency

21	+
ECR	Dick Erixon, Bert-Jan Ruissen
NI	Fidias Panayiotou
PPE	Georgios Aftias, Caterina Chinnici, Esteban González Pons, Monika Hohlmeier, Kinga Kollár, Jacek Protas, Tomáš Zdechovský
Renew	Gilles Boyer, Olivier Chastel, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy
S&D	José Cepeda, Sérgio Gonçalves, Marit Maij, Claudiu Manda, Csaba Molnár, Raffaele Topo
Verts/ALE	Daniel Freund, Erik Marquardt

 

4	-
PfE	Virginie Joron, Julien Sanchez
The Left	Jonas Sjöstedt, Pasquale Tridico

 

3	0
ESN	Arno Bausemer
PfE	Ondřej Knotek, Annamária Vicsek

 

Key to symbols:

+ : in favour

- : against

0 : abstention

 

European Securities and Markets Authority

23	+
ECR	Bert-Jan Ruissen
NI	Fidias Panayiotou
PPE	Georgios Aftias, Caterina Chinnici, Esteban González Pons, Niclas Herbst, Monika Hohlmeier, Kinga Kollár, Jacek Protas, Tomáš Zdechovský
Renew	Gilles Boyer, Olivier Chastel, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy
S&D	José Cepeda, Sérgio Gonçalves, Marit Maij, Claudiu Manda, Csaba Molnár, Raffaele Topo
The Left	Jonas Sjöstedt, Pasquale Tridico
Verts/ALE	Daniel Freund, Erik Marquardt

 

3	-
ECR	Dick Erixon
PfE	Virginie Joron, Julien Sanchez

 

3	0
ESN	Arno Bausemer
PfE	Ondřej Knotek, Annamária Vicsek

 

Key to symbols:

+ : in favour

- : against

0 : abstention

 

European Training Foundation

23	+
ECR	Bert-Jan Ruissen
NI	Fidias Panayiotou
PPE	Georgios Aftias, Caterina Chinnici, Esteban González Pons, Niclas Herbst, Monika Hohlmeier, Kinga Kollár, Jacek Protas, Tomáš Zdechovský
Renew	Gilles Boyer, Olivier Chastel, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy
S&D	José Cepeda, Sérgio Gonçalves, Marit Maij, Claudiu Manda, Csaba Molnár, Raffaele Topo
The Left	Jonas Sjöstedt, Pasquale Tridico
Verts/ALE	Daniel Freund, Erik Marquardt

 

4	-
ECR	Dick Erixon
ESN	Arno Bausemer
PfE	Virginie Joron, Julien Sanchez

 

2	0
PfE	Ondřej Knotek, Annamária Vicsek

 

Key to symbols:

+ : in favour

- : against

0 : abstention

 

European Union Agency for Asylum

0	+

 

30	-
ECR	Dick Erixon, Bert-Jan Ruissen, Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza
ESN	Arno Bausemer
NI	Fidias Panayiotou
PPE	Georgios Aftias, Caterina Chinnici, Esteban González Pons, Niclas Herbst, Monika Hohlmeier, Kinga Kollár, Jacek Protas, Tomáš Zdechovský
PfE	Virginie Joron, Ondřej Knotek, Julien Sanchez, Annamária Vicsek
Renew	Gilles Boyer, Olivier Chastel, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy
S&D	José Cepeda, Sérgio Gonçalves, Marit Maij, Claudiu Manda, Csaba Molnár, Raffaele Topo
The Left	Jonas Sjöstedt, Pasquale Tridico
Verts/ALE	Daniel Freund, Erik Marquardt

 

0	0

 

Key to symbols:

+ : in favour

- : against

0 : abstention

 

European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice

23	+
ECR	Dick Erixon, Bert-Jan Ruissen, Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza
NI	Fidias Panayiotou
PPE	Georgios Aftias, Caterina Chinnici, Esteban González Pons, Niclas Herbst, Monika Hohlmeier, Kinga Kollár, Jacek Protas, Tomáš Zdechovský
Renew	Gilles Boyer, Olivier Chastel, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy
S&D	José Cepeda, Sérgio Gonçalves, Marit Maij, Claudiu Manda, Csaba Molnár, Raffaele Topo
Verts/ALE	Daniel Freund, Erik Marquardt

 

7	-
ESN	Arno Bausemer
PfE	Virginie Joron, Ondřej Knotek, Julien Sanchez, Annamária Vicsek
The Left	Jonas Sjöstedt, Pasquale Tridico

 

0	0

 

Key to symbols:

+ : in favour

- : against

0 : abstention

 

European Agency for Safety and Health at Work

24	+
ECR	Bert-Jan Ruissen, Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza
NI	Fidias Panayiotou
PPE	Georgios Aftias, Caterina Chinnici, Esteban González Pons, Niclas Herbst, Monika Hohlmeier, Kinga Kollár, Jacek Protas, Tomáš Zdechovský
Renew	Gilles Boyer, Olivier Chastel, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy
S&D	José Cepeda, Sérgio Gonçalves, Marit Maij, Claudiu Manda, Csaba Molnár, Raffaele Topo
The Left	Jonas Sjöstedt, Pasquale Tridico
Verts/ALE	Daniel Freund, Erik Marquardt

 

4	-
ECR	Dick Erixon
ESN	Arno Bausemer
PfE	Virginie Joron, Julien Sanchez

 

2	0
PfE	Ondřej Knotek, Annamária Vicsek

 

Key to symbols:

+ : in favour

- : against

0 : abstention

 

European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions

24	+
ECR	Bert-Jan Ruissen, Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza
NI	Fidias Panayiotou
PPE	Georgios Aftias, Caterina Chinnici, Esteban González Pons, Niclas Herbst, Monika Hohlmeier, Kinga Kollár, Jacek Protas, Tomáš Zdechovský
Renew	Gilles Boyer, Olivier Chastel, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy
S&D	José Cepeda, Sérgio Gonçalves, Marit Maij, Claudiu Manda, Csaba Molnár, Raffaele Topo
The Left	Jonas Sjöstedt, Pasquale Tridico
Verts/ALE	Daniel Freund, Erik Marquardt

 

4	-
ECR	Dick Erixon
ESN	Arno Bausemer
PfE	Virginie Joron, Julien Sanchez

 

2	0
PfE	Ondřej Knotek, Annamária Vicsek

 

Key to symbols:

+ : in favour

- : against

0 : abstention

 

European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation

25	+
ECR	Dick Erixon, Bert-Jan Ruissen, Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza
NI	Fidias Panayiotou
PPE	Georgios Aftias, Caterina Chinnici, Esteban González Pons, Niclas Herbst, Monika Hohlmeier, Kinga Kollár, Jacek Protas, Tomáš Zdechovský
Renew	Gilles Boyer, Olivier Chastel, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy
S&D	José Cepeda, Sérgio Gonçalves, Marit Maij, Claudiu Manda, Csaba Molnár, Raffaele Topo
The Left	Jonas Sjöstedt, Pasquale Tridico
Verts/ALE	Daniel Freund, Erik Marquardt

 

2	-
PfE	Virginie Joron, Julien Sanchez

 

3	0
ESN	Arno Bausemer
PfE	Ondřej Knotek, Annamária Vicsek

 

Key to symbols:

+ : in favour

- : against

0 : abstention

 

European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation

25	+
ECR	Dick Erixon, Bert-Jan Ruissen, Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza
NI	Fidias Panayiotou
PPE	Georgios Aftias, Caterina Chinnici, Esteban González Pons, Niclas Herbst, Monika Hohlmeier, Kinga Kollár, Jacek Protas, Tomáš Zdechovský
Renew	Gilles Boyer, Olivier Chastel, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy
S&D	José Cepeda, Sérgio Gonçalves, Marit Maij, Claudiu Manda, Csaba Molnár, Raffaele Topo
The Left	Jonas Sjöstedt, Pasquale Tridico
Verts/ALE	Daniel Freund, Erik Marquardt

 

1	-
PfE	Julien Sanchez

 

3	0
ESN	Arno Bausemer
PfE	Ondřej Knotek, Annamária Vicsek

 

Key to symbols:

+ : in favour

- : against

0 : abstention

 

European Union Agency for the Space Programme

26	+
ECR	Bert-Jan Ruissen, Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza
NI	Fidias Panayiotou
PPE	Georgios Aftias, Caterina Chinnici, Esteban González Pons, Niclas Herbst, Monika Hohlmeier, Kinga Kollár, Jacek Protas, Tomáš Zdechovský
PfE	Ondřej Knotek, Annamária Vicsek
Renew	Gilles Boyer, Olivier Chastel, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy
S&D	José Cepeda, Sérgio Gonçalves, Marit Maij, Claudiu Manda, Csaba Molnár, Raffaele Topo
The Left	Jonas Sjöstedt, Pasquale Tridico
Verts/ALE	Daniel Freund, Erik Marquardt

 

3	-
ECR	Dick Erixon
PfE	Virginie Joron, Julien Sanchez

 

1	0
ESN	Arno Bausemer

 

Key to symbols:

+ : in favour

- : against

0 : abstention

 

European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights

22	+
NI	Fidias Panayiotou
PPE	Georgios Aftias, Caterina Chinnici, Esteban González Pons, Niclas Herbst, Monika Hohlmeier, Kinga Kollár, Jacek Protas, Tomáš Zdechovský
Renew	Gilles Boyer, Olivier Chastel, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy
S&D	José Cepeda, Sérgio Gonçalves, Marit Maij, Claudiu Manda, Csaba Molnár, Raffaele Topo
The Left	Jonas Sjöstedt, Pasquale Tridico
Verts/ALE	Daniel Freund, Erik Marquardt

 

8	-
ECR	Dick Erixon, Bert-Jan Ruissen, Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza
ESN	Arno Bausemer
PfE	Virginie Joron, Ondřej Knotek, Julien Sanchez, Annamária Vicsek

 

0	0

 

Key to symbols:

+ : in favour

- : against

0 : abstention

 

European Border and Coast Guard Agency

22	+
ECR	Dick Erixon, Bert-Jan Ruissen
NI	Fidias Panayiotou
PPE	Georgios Aftias, Caterina Chinnici, Esteban González Pons, Niclas Herbst, Monika Hohlmeier, Kinga Kollár, Jacek Protas, Tomáš Zdechovský
Renew	Gilles Boyer, Olivier Chastel, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy
S&D	José Cepeda, Sérgio Gonçalves, Marit Maij, Claudiu Manda, Csaba Molnár, Raffaele Topo
Verts/ALE	Daniel Freund, Erik Marquardt

 

7	-
ESN	Arno Bausemer
PfE	Virginie Joron, Ondřej Knotek, Julien Sanchez, Annamária Vicsek
The Left	Jonas Sjöstedt, Pasquale Tridico

 

0	0

 

Key to symbols:

+ : in favour

- : against

0 : abstention

 

Final vote on motion for a resolution

24	+
ECR	Bert-Jan Ruissen, Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza
NI	Fidias Panayiotou
PPE	Georgios Aftias, Caterina Chinnici, Gabriella Gerzsenyi, Esteban González Pons, Niclas Herbst, Monika Hohlmeier, Jacek Protas, Tomáš Zdechovský
Renew	Gilles Boyer, Olivier Chastel, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy
S&D	José Cepeda, Marit Maij, Claudiu Manda, Csaba Molnár, Carla Tavares, Raffaele Topo
The Left	Jonas Sjöstedt, Pasquale Tridico
Verts/ALE	Daniel Freund, Erik Marquardt

 

6	-
ECR	Dick Erixon
ESN	Arno Bausemer
PfE	Virginie Joron, Ondřej Knotek, Julien Sanchez, Annamária Vicsek

 

0	0

 

Key to symbols:

+ : in favour

- : against

0 : abstention

 

 

 

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• [389]  OJ C, C/2024/6041, 10.10.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/C/2024/6041/oj.
• [390]  OJ L 193, 30.7.2018, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2018/1046/oj.
• [391]  OJ L, 2024/2509, 26.09.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/2509/oj.
• [392]  OJ L 295, 14.11.2019, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2019/1896/oj.
• [393]  OJ L 122, 10.5.2019, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2019/715/oj.
• [394]  OJ C, C/2024/6332, 24.10.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/C/2024/6332/oj.
• [395]  OJ C, C/2024/6041, 10.10.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/C/2024/6041/oj.
• [396]  OJ L 193, 30.7.2018, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2018/1046/oj.
• [397]  OJ L, 2024/2509, 26.09.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/2509/oj.
• [398]  OJ L 295, 14.11.2019, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2019/1896/oj.
• [399]  OJ L 122, 10.5.2019, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2019/715/oj.
• [400]  There are three types of EU Agencies: decentralised agencies, executive agencies and other bodies.
• [401]  Joint Statement of the European Parliament, the Council of the EU and the European Commission on decentralised agencies of July 2012.
• [402] "Future of EU agencies – Potential for more flexibility and cooperation", https://op.europa.eu/webpub/eca/special-reports/agencies-performance-audit-22-2020/en/.
• [403]  The Common Approach is not legally binding, the institutions agreed to take it into account when making decisions concerning the decentralised agencies.
• [404]  European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, European Union Drugs Agency, European Union Agency for Cybersecurity, European Union Agency for Railways, European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions, European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation, European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights, European Institute of Innovation and Technology.
• [405]  Evaluation of EU Agencies: Eurofound, Cedefop, ETF and EU-OSHA SWD(2024) 222 final, p. 42, https://www.parlament.gv.at/dokument/XXVII/EU/198502/imfname_11414247.pdf.
• [406]  Regulation (EU) 2019/1896 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 November 2019 on the European Border and Coast Guard and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1052/2013 and (EU) 2016/1624 (OJ L, 2019/1896, 14.11.2019, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2019/1896/oj).
   
• [407]  https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:52024DC0075 - part 3.
• [408]  Data according to statements of revenue and expenditure for the 2023 financial year as published on the OJ for each individual agency.
• [409]  Surplus carried over from previous financial year deducted.
• [410]  Budgetary corrections corresponding to accumulated surplus deducted.
• [411]  Working document III draft budget 2023, p. 24.
• [412]  Working document III draft budget 2023, p. 26.
• [413]  Working document III draft budget 2023, p. 21.
• [414]  CONT Committee meeting, 4 December 2023.
• [415]  New budgetary, accounting and financial system started as a pilot in 2022.
• [416]  UniSystems Luxembourg and Unisystems systimata pliroforikis v ESMA – case T-750/22.
• [417]  EBA Annual accounts p. 26, and ECA on ESMA p. 139.
• [418]  eu-LISA annual accounts, p. 25.
• [419]  Frontex annual accounts, p. 37.
• [420]  Roadmap on the follow-up to the Common Approach on EU decentralised agencies.
• [421]  European Commission, Commission Staff Document, Guidelines on key performance indicators (KPI) for directors of EU decentralised agencies, 13-03-2015, p. 3.
• [422]  ECA Special report 22/2020 Future of EU agencies – Potential for more flexibility and cooperation.
• [423]  Regulation (EU) 2023/2131 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 October 2023 amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1727 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Decision 2005/671/JHA, as regards digital information exchange in terrorism cases (OJ L, 2023/2131, 11.10.2023, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/2131/oj).
• [424]  Regulation (EU) 2023/969 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 May 2023 establishing a collaboration platform to support the functioning of joint investigation teams and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1726 (OJ L, 2023/969, 17.5.2023, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/969/oj).
• [425]  Regulation (EU) 2016/794 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) and replacing and repealing Council Decisions 2009/371/JHA, 2009/934/JHA, 2009/935/JHA, 2009/936/JHA and 2009/968/JHA (OJ L, 2016/794, 24.5.2016, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2016/794/oj).
• [426]  ECA report, p. 37. Only observations that refer to the agencies part of this resolution.
• [427]  Observations from previous years affecting payments in 2023: EASA EUR 1,6 million; EIGE EUR 59 600; ELA EUR 1,32 million and basis for qualified opinion; ETF two observations EUR 175 500 and EUR 300 600; Eurojust EUR 59 300; EUAA EUR 123 800; eu-LISA 3 observations EUR 7,7 million, EUR 1,8 million, EUR 0,4 million, and basis for qualified opinion; CEPOL EUR 85 000; CdT two observations EUR 17 300 and EUR 257 200.
• [428]  With 64 % men and 36 % women (67 % and 33 %, respectively in 2022); with 54 % men and 46 % women (54 % and 46 %, respectively in 2022).
• [429]  With 58 % men and 42 % women (60 % and 40 %, respectively in 2022).
• [430]  With 54 % men and 46 % women (54 % and 46 %, respectively in 2022).
• [431]  European Topic Centres (ETCs) are consortia of organisations in EEA member countries with expertise in specific environmental areas, contracted by the EEA to support the implementation of the EEA work programmes.
• [432]  Example: European Banking Authority (EBA) - ECA, p. 97; European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) - ECA, p. 122; European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) - ECA, p. 287.
• [433]  Interinstitutional Agreement of 20 May 2021 between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on a mandatory transparency register
• [434]  Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) agencies‘ network - the network includes nine agencies: CEPOL, EASO, EIGE, EMCDDA, eu-LISA, Eurojust, Europol, FRA and Frontex.
• [435]  EBA, ECDC, ECHA, EEA, EFSA, EOIPA, EMSA, Europol, Eurofound, ETF and ESMA.
• [436]  BEREC Office, Cedefop, eu-LISA, EUSPA and EMA.
• [437]  EIT, Frontex, EUAA and EASA.
• [438]  Regulation (EU) 2022/2370 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 November 2022 amending Regulation (EC) No 851/2004 establishing a European centre for disease prevention and control (OJ L 314, 6.12.2022, p. 1–25 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2022/2370/oj)
• [439]  Regulation (EU) 2024/568 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 February 2024 on fees and charges payable to the European Medicines Agency, amending Regulations (EU) 2017/745 and (EU) 2022/123 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Regulation (EU) No 658/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (EC) No 297/95 (OJ L, 2024/568, 14.2.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/568/oj).
• [440] 1a Annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2023, Section 3.11.10 "Observations on management and control systems", pp. 132-133, 137.
• [441] 1b In 2023, ERA issued 1837 decisions on vehicle authorization, 76 single safety certificates and 10 ERTMS trackside approvals.
• [442] Regulation (EU) 2023/2131 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 October 2023 amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1727 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Decision 2005/671/JHA, as regards digital information exchange in terrorism cases (OJ L, 2023/2131, 11.10.2023, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/2131/oj).
• [443] Regulation (EU) 2023/969 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 May 2023 establishing a collaboration platform to support the functioning of joint investigation teams and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1726 (OJ L, 2023/969, 17.5.2023, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/969/oj).
• [444] Regulation (EU) 2019/1896 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 November 2019 on the European Border and Coast Guard and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1052/2013 and (EU) 2016/1624 (OJ L, 2019/1896, 14.11.2019, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2019/1896/oj).
• [445] EU+ countries include the Member States of the European Union (EU) as well as Schengen associated countries.
• [446] https://euaa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/publications/2023-05/EUAA_External_Cooperation_Strategy.pdf
• [447] https://euaa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/publications/2023-12/EUAA_Vulnerability_Strategy.pdf
• [448] https://euaa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/publications/2023-10/2023_EUAA-Strategy-on-Digital-Innovation-in-Asylum-Procedures-and-Reception-Systems_EN.pdf
• [449] Regulation (EU) 2023/1322 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2023 on the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1920/2006 (OJ L, 2023/1322, 30.6.2023, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/1322/oj).
• [450] Regulation (EC) No 1920/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (OJ L, 1920/2006, 27.12.2006, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2006/1920/oj).
• [451] https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_23_4981
• [452] Regulation (EU) 2016/794 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) and replacing and repealing Council Decisions 2009/371/JHA, 2009/934/JHA, 2009/935/JHA, 2009/936/JHA and 2009/968/JHA (OJ L, 2016/794, 24.5.2016, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2016/794/oj).