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REPORT (2025/2247(BUI))

On Parliament’s estimates of revenue and expenditure for the financial year 2027

A-10-2026-0124

Committee on Budgets · Rapporteur: Michalis Hadjipantela

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Parliament adopts its estimates of revenue and expenditure for 2027, setting the budget at EUR 2 656 435 753, a 1.98% increase over 2026, and outlines priorities including cybersecurity, AI, and sustainability.

Key points

  1. Sets the 2027 budget at EUR 2 656 435 753, a 1.98% increase over 2026, with reductions on specific budget lines totaling EUR 10 554 000 and increases of EUR 1 514 900 for political foundations and former Members' activities.
  2. Notes that the increase is due to statutory obligations (salary updates) and non-statutory expenditure, and that no additional posts are requested for 2027.
  3. Calls for strengthened reporting on administrative simplification and for regular updates on the use of resources in the four new thematic Directorates-General.
  4. Stresses the importance of cybersecurity, noting EUR 16.9 million allocated, and calls for increasing AI use with safeguards.
  5. Takes note of the SPAAK renovation starting in 2027, with a total budget of EUR 455 million and EUR 77.67 million foreseen for 2027, and calls for strict cost control.
  6. Calls for establishing Europa Experiences in all Member States, prioritizing those furthest from the three working places, and for cost-effective communication.
  7. Welcomes EMAS targets and investments in energy efficiency, noting EUR 8.97 million for 2027, and calls for reducing missions and promoting low-carbon transport.
  8. Calls for a decision on APAs accompanying Members on missions, and for enhancing childcare in Strasbourg.
  9. Reaffirms recruitment based on competency with geographical balance, and highlights multilingualism and AI use in language services.
  10. Takes note of the General Court judgment on the Voluntary Pension Fund, which remains fragile, and expects updates.

Who is affected

  • Members of the European Parliament and their assistants, as the budget affects allowances and mission rules.
  • Parliament staff, including trainees in Luxembourg who receive direct aid up to EUR 500 per month.
  • Visitors and citizens, through Europa Experiences and visitor centres.
  • Persons with disabilities, as accessibility measures are funded and prioritized in renovations.

Figures and deadlines

  • EUR 2 656 435 753: total estimates for 2027, a 1.98% increase over 2026.
  • EUR 10 554 000: total reductions on specific budget lines.
  • EUR 1 514 900: increase for political foundations and former Members' activities.
  • EUR 16.9 million: total allocated to cybersecurity.
  • EUR 455 million: overall budget for SPAAK renovation; EUR 77.67 million foreseen for 2027.
  • EUR 8.97 million: investments in energy efficiency and environment in 2027 estimates.
  • EUR 162.1 million: budget for mission expenses of Members and staff in 2027.
  • EUR 950 000: estimated cost for carbon credits in 2027.

Legal basis: Article 314 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union