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Report 2024/2019(DEC) 2025-04-30

2023 discharge: EU general budget – Commission, executive agencies and European Development Funds

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30.4.2025 A10-0074/14

Amendment 14

Dick Erixon, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Charlie Weimers, Beatrice Timgren

on behalf of the ECR Group

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Niclas Herbst

2023 discharge: EU general budget – Commission, executive agencies and European Development Funds

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Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12 a. Highlights that several new own resources such as the plastic tax are poorly designed and must be compensated from the GNI contributions in case of under collection of the projected revenue1a;

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1a Special report 16/2024: EU revenue based on non‑recycled plastic packaging waste – A challenging start hindered by data that is not sufficiently comparable or reliable https://www.eca.europa.eu/en/publications?ref=SR-2024-16

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30.4.2025 A10-0074/15

Amendment 15

Marion Maréchal, Dick Erixon, Charlie Weimers, Beatrice Timgren, Guillaume Peltier, Nicolas Bay, Laurence Trochu

on behalf of the ECR Group

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Niclas Herbst

2023 discharge: EU general budget – Commission, executive agencies and European Development Funds

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Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13

Motion for a resolution

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13. Stresses the urgent need for significant de-bureaucratisation, streamlining and simplification of all Union policies and their funding in line with the recommendations in the Draghi report2 in order to ease the burdens for European businesses and increase European competitiveness, while ensuring the protection of the financial interests of the Union; underlines that simplification will also have a positive effect on error rates in the implementation of policies because many errors happen because of overcomplicated rules which are difficult to navigate, especially for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), new applicants, spin-offs and start-ups;

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2 The future of European competitiveness’, 9 September 2024.

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30.4.2025 A10-0074/16

Amendment 16

Marion Maréchal, Dick Erixon, Charlie Weimers, Beatrice Timgren, Guillaume Peltier, Nicolas Bay, Laurence Trochu

on behalf of the ECR Group

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Niclas Herbst

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Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15

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15. Stresses the need and highlights the importance of the NDICI programme for the support to global challenges, the promotion of human rights, freedoms and democracy; underlines the importance of reinforcing the Eastern Neighbourhood line in order to support political, economic and social reforms in this challenged region;

15. Stresses the need and highlights the importance of the NDICI programme for the support to global challenges, the promotion of human rights, freedoms and democracy; is concerned about the many instances of financing of the Islamist nebula via European funds ; underlines the importance of reinforcing the Eastern Neighbourhood line in order to support political, economic and social reforms in this challenged region;

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30.4.2025 A10-0074/17

Amendment 17

Dick Erixon, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Charlie Weimers, Beatrice Timgren, Bert-Jan Ruissen, Mariusz Kamiński

on behalf of the ECR Group

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Niclas Herbst

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Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16

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16. Underlines that it is imperative for the credibility of the Union that the Commission ensures that no Union funds are allocated to individuals or organisations linked to any kind of terrorist movements or any other movement expressing extremist views, inciting violence and/or hatred, that are directly in opposition to the European Union’s fundamental values, including Islamist anti-Semitic and anti-Islamic movements; in this context, recalls that there have been allegations that 19 of 13 000 UNRWA employees in Gaza were involved in the despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel on 7 October; recalls that in 9 cases their employment was formally terminated in the interests of UNRWA; takes note of the results of the investigation launched by the UN Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS); underlines that the Commission should also establish better controls ensuring that no such funding happens indirectly through third parties and organise better traceability of Union funds to final beneficiaries;

16. Underlines that it is imperative for the credibility of the Union that the Commission ensures that no Union funds are allocated to individuals or organisations linked to any kind of terrorist movements or any other movement expressing extremist views, inciting violence and/or hatred, that are directly in opposition to the European Union’s fundamental values, including Islamist anti-Semitic, anti-Christian and anti-Islamic movements; in this context, recalls that there have been allegations that 19 of 13 000 UNRWA employees in Gaza were involved in the despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel on 7 October; recalls that in 9 cases their employment was formally terminated in the interests of UNRWA; takes note of the results of the investigation launched by the UN Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS); underlines that the Commission should also establish better controls ensuring that no such funding happens indirectly through third parties and organise better traceability of Union funds to final beneficiaries;

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30.4.2025 A10-0074/18

Amendment 18

Dick Erixon, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Charlie Weimers, Beatrice Timgren

on behalf of the ECR Group

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Niclas Herbst

2023 discharge: EU general budget – Commission, executive agencies and European Development Funds

2024/2019(DEC)

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 21 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

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21 a. Has remaining reservations whether recent reinforcements in EDES will truly protect taxpayers’ money since the decision to blacklist the entities belongs to the so-called "authorising officers" of the Commission, is made behind the closed doors and could be manipulated by the applicants by submitting false or incomplete data;

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30.4.2025 A10-0074/19

Amendment 19

Dick Erixon, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Charlie Weimers, Beatrice Timgren, Guillaume Peltier, Nicolas Bay, Laurence Trochu, Marion Maréchal

on behalf of the ECR Group

Report A10-0074/2025

Niclas Herbst

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2024/2019(DEC)

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 45

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45. Highlights that equality is a founding value of the Union and is enshrined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union; recalls the commitment of the Union to gender mainstreaming in its policy-making and implementation of Union funds, including gender budgeting; encourages the Commission to continue the efforts made in gender budgeting and in tracking the impact of the Union budget to foster gender equality; recalls the obligation of the Commission to accompany all legislative proposals with an impact assessment when they are projected to have a significant economic, social, and environmental impact in order to guarantee, among other things, fair distribution of funds;

45. Highlights that equality is a founding value of the Union and is enshrined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union; recalls the commitment of the Union to gender mainstreaming in its policy-making and implementation of Union funds, including gender budgeting; points out that gender budgeting requires all countries receiving the EU funds to collect and tabulate sex-disaggregated data, thereby increasing bureaucratic burdens and decreasing competitivenes; encourages the Commission to continue the efforts made in gender budgeting and in tracking the impact of the Union budget to foster gender equality; recalls the obligation of the Commission to accompany all legislative proposals with an impact assessment when they are projected to have a significant economic, social, and environmental impact in order to guarantee, among other things, fair distribution of funds;

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30.4.2025 A10-0074/20

Amendment 20

Dick Erixon, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Charlie Weimers, Beatrice Timgren, Guillaume Peltier, Nicolas Bay, Laurence Trochu, Marion Maréchal

on behalf of the ECR Group

Report A10-0074/2025

Niclas Herbst

2023 discharge: EU general budget – Commission, executive agencies and European Development Funds

2024/2019(DEC)

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 54

Motion for a resolution

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54. Notes with satisfaction that the new own resource based on non-recycled plastic packaging waste generated by Member States in 2023 amounted to EUR 7,2 billion, equivalent to 4,0 % of the EU’s total revenue; further notes that the Court identified7 some problems related to the reliability and comparability of data; stresses that it provides an excellent example of a new own resource, as it creates positive incentives for Member States to reduce the volume of non-recycled plastic packaging while at the same time generating a new revenue stream for the Union;

54. Notes with satisfaction that the new own resource based on non-recycled plastic packaging waste generated by Member States in 2023 amounted to EUR 7,2 billion, equivalent to 4,0 % of the EU’s total revenue; further notes that the Court identified7 some problems related to the reliability and comparability of data; highlights that the amount collected for the plastic-based own resource in 2021 was €1.1 billion less than the amount based on the estimates reported in the annual statements, which was lately compensated directly from the taxpayers’ pockets via the GNI contributions;

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7 ECA Special Report 16/2024: EU revenue based on non‑recycled plastic packaging waste – A challenging start hindered by data that is not sufficiently comparable or reliable.

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30.4.2025 A10-0074/21

Amendment 21

Dick Erixon, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Charlie Weimers, Beatrice Timgren, Guillaume Peltier, Nicolas Bay, Laurence Trochu, Marion Maréchal

on behalf of the ECR Group

Report A10-0074/2025

Niclas Herbst

2023 discharge: EU general budget – Commission, executive agencies and European Development Funds

2024/2019(DEC)

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 55

Motion for a resolution

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55. Stresses that the Commission’s proposals concerning new own resources from 2021 comprising three elements, the first based on revenues from emissions trading (ETS), the second drawing on the resources generated by the Union’s carbon border adjustment mechanism, and the third based on the share of residual profits from multinationals that will be re-allocated to Member States under the OECD/G20 agreement on a re-allocation of taxing rights (“Pillar One”) are obvious candidates for such new resources; at the same time, points out that other sources might also be considered if they should prove to be easier for Member States to approve; welcomes other initiatives that may lead to new own resources for the Union budget;

55. Stresses that the Commission’s proposals concerning new own resources from 2021 comprising three elements, the first based on revenues from emissions trading (ETS), the second drawing on the resources generated by the Union’s carbon border adjustment mechanism, and the third based on the share of residual profits from multinationals that will be re-allocated to Member States under the OECD/G20 agreement on a re-allocation of taxing rights (“Pillar One”) are obvious candidates for such new resources; notes that all proposed new own resources will inevitably lead to double taxation, exacerbate trade wars, impose additional burdens on businesses and EU consumers, cause company relocations and capital outflows from the Union, and create accounting challenges; at the same time, points out that other sources might also be considered if they should prove to be easier for Member States to approve; welcomes other initiatives that may lead to new own resources for the Union budget;

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30.4.2025 A10-0074/22

Amendment 22

Marion Maréchal, Dick Erixon, Charlie Weimers, Beatrice Timgren, Guillaume Peltier, Nicolas Bay, Laurence Trochu

on behalf of the ECR Group

Report A10-0074/2025

Niclas Herbst

2023 discharge: EU general budget – Commission, executive agencies and European Development Funds

2024/2019(DEC)

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 98

Motion for a resolution

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98. Emphasises the need for strict oversight of the allocation of funds to prevent misuse within the Erasmus programme; asks the Commission to gather evidence to investigate any case of fraudulent or suspicious recipients, in accordance with its duties outlined in the Financial Regulation and Erasmus+ grant agreements; calls for adequate safeguarding of the programme from abuse by organizations whose activities are not aligned with the fundamental values of the Union (human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, rule of law, human rights); recalls that the Commission is legally bound to ensure that programme beneficiaries commit to and ensure the respect of these values and do not commit professional misconduct;

98. Emphasises the need for strict oversight of the allocation of funds to prevent misuse within the Erasmus programme; asks the Commission to gather evidence to investigate any case of fraudulent or suspicious recipients, in accordance with its duties outlined in the Financial Regulation and Erasmus+ grant agreements; calls for adequate safeguarding of the programme from abuse by organizations whose activities are not aligned with the fundamental values of the Union (human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, rule of law, human rights) such as the Al Sharq Forum; recalls that the Commission is legally bound to ensure that programme beneficiaries commit to and ensure the respect of these values and do not commit professional misconduct;

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30.4.2025 A10-0074/23

Amendment 23

Dick Erixon, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Charlie Weimers, Beatrice Timgren

on behalf of the ECR Group

Report A10-0074/2025

Niclas Herbst

2023 discharge: EU general budget – Commission, executive agencies and European Development Funds

2024/2019(DEC)

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 108

Motion for a resolution

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108. Recalls the farmers’ protests across Europe towards the end of 2023 and early 2024 and the Commission’s response aimed at simplification, in particular for small farmers, and increasing discretionary powers for Member States; stresses that simplification should go hand in hand with sound financial management and take into account the Union’s climate commitments; welcomes the Commission’s targeted approach, especially concerning the distinction between farm size in terms of agricultural land and number of farms; cautions that discretion given to Member States should also be accompanied by thorough oversight by the Commission;

108. Recalls the farmers’ protests across Europe towards the end of 2023 and early 2024 and the Commission’s response aimed at simplification, in particular for small farmers, and increasing discretionary powers for Member States; stresses that deregulation and simplification should go hand in hand with sound financial management and take into account the Union’s climate commitments; welcomes the Commission’s targeted approach, especially concerning the distinction between farm size in terms of agricultural land and number of farms; cautions that discretion given to Member States should also be accompanied by thorough oversight by the Commission;

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