On discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2023, Section III - Commission and executive agencies
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Committee on Foreign Affairs · Rapporteur: Michael Gahler
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The Committee on Foreign Affairs opinion on the 2023 EU budget discharge notes challenges from geopolitical instability and recalls over €88 billion in EU support for Ukraine since Russia's invasion.¶ It flags high-risk spending in 'Global Europe', except budget support and admin costs, with errors from non-incurred expenditure, ineligible costs, and procurement non-compliance.¶ It stresses continued EU support for Middle East peace and stability, and notes a funding review after 2023 attacks found funds generally well implemented but needing extra safeguards.¶
Committee position. The Committee on Foreign Affairs calls on the Committee on Budgetary Control to incorporate its points into the resolution on discharge for the 2023 budget.¶
Key points
- Points to unprecedented global challenges and geopolitical instability in the audit year, recalling EU support for Ukraine exceeding €88 billion since Russia's invasion.¶
- Underlines that 'Global Europe' expenditures are high-risk except budget support and admin costs (around 20%), with errors from non-incurred expenditure, ineligible costs, and procurement non-compliance.¶
- Stresses the Union budget must support peace and stability in the Middle East, combat hate and fundamentalism, and promote human rights.¶
- Notes that after the 7 October 2023 terror attacks and allegations of EU fund misuse, a review found funds generally well implemented but additional safeguards were needed.