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DRAFT REPORT (2025/2243(ACI))

On the Framework Agreement on relations between the European Parliament and the European Commission

AFCO-PR-781475

Committee on Constitutional Affairs · Rapporteur: Sven Simon

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This draft report concerns the revised Framework Agreement on relations between the European Parliament and the European Commission. It approves the agreement, which updates the 2010 framework to strengthen Parliament's legislative, budgetary, and scrutiny prerogatives. The agreement affirms equal treatment of Parliament and Council, improves information flow, strengthens political accountability of Commissioners, enhances Parliament's right of initiative, and adds safeguards for use of Article 122 TFEU.

Committee position. The rapporteur proposes that Parliament approve the conclusion of the revised Framework Agreement, considering it a substantive institutional advance.

Key points

  1. Approves the conclusion of the revised Framework Agreement annexed to the decision.
  2. Considers the revised agreement a substantive institutional advance for Parliament in its relations with the Commission.
  3. Welcomes the affirmation of equal treatment of Parliament and Council and the Commission's role as honest broker, including comprehensive information flow and presentation of key initiatives in plenary.
  4. Welcomes strengthened political accountability by ensuring presence of competent Members of the Commission in Parliament, with attendance at committee meetings generally required.
  5. Welcomes the commitment that Commissioners attend committee meetings to discuss intended withdrawals of proposals.
  6. Welcomes the commitment to provide comprehensive justification and information when proposals are based on Article 122 TFEU, both before and after implementation.
  7. Welcomes strengthened Parliament's right of initiative under Article 225 TFEU, including follow-up by the Commission to requests.
  8. Welcomes the commitment that urgent requests for Parliament's decision be made in writing with justification.
  9. Welcomes improved information flow on international agreements, strengthening democratic accountability and transparency in external policy.

Who is affected

  • The European Commission must provide comprehensive information, ensure Commissioner presence, and follow up on Parliament's requests.
  • The European Parliament gains enhanced oversight and information rights in legislative, budgetary, and external policy areas.

Legal basis: Article 295 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union