Sittings · Document
Draft report (2025/2247(BUI)) 2026-03-24
Estimates of revenue and expenditure for the financial year 2027 – Section I – European Parliament
Committee on Budgets
Amendment 1
Céline Imart, Nadine Morano, Christophe Gomart
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| – having regard to Protocol 6, annexed to the Treaties, on the location of the seats of the institutions and of certain bodies, offices, agencies and departments of the European Union, |
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Amendment 2
Fabienne Keller, Lucia Yar
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| – having regard to the set of reforms proposed by President Metsola on 16 June 2025, |
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Amendment 3
Victor Negrescu
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| D a. whereas the European Parliament should ensure that available resources are prioritised towards actions that strengthen its capacity to combat disinformation and foreign information manipulation and interference, support evidence-based policymaking and enhance outreach to citizens, in particular young people and vulnerable groups; |
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Amendment 4
Kai Tegethoff, Maria Ohisalo
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| D a. whereas the Parliament’s childcare services have experienced successive changes of contractors, including the premature termination of a contract; whereas reports from staff and trade unions point to high staff absenteeism, high turnover and poor staff satisfaction; |
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Amendment 5
Victor Negrescu
Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| D b. whereas strengthening communication and outreach efforts, including in the Union’s neighbourhood, in particular in the Eastern Partnership region, is essential for promoting democratic resilience, media literacy and citizens’ engagement; |
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Amendment 6
Joachim Streit
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 1. Is concerned with the situation of Heading 7 in the current MFF; recalls that the constraints are the results of the cuts applied by the Council to the Commission’s already very low initial proposal when agreeing on the 2021-2027 MFF; regrets the Council’s opposition to the Commission’s proposal to increase the ceiling of Heading 7 in the MFF revision as from 2024; points out the failure to address the issue of the ceiling of Heading 7 in the MFF revision; highlights that the forecasted negative margin for 2027 presupposes the use of special instruments in Heading 7 for that purpose; | 1. Takes note of the situation of Heading 7 in the current MFF; recalls that the existing constraints reflect the outcome of the negotiations on the 2021–2027 MFF and the need to ensure overall budgetary discipline; stresses that any adjustment of the ceiling should be carefully assessed in light of competing priorities and the objective of sustainable public finances; underlines that recourse to special instruments should remain exceptional, duly justified and limited to unforeseen circumstances; |
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Amendment 7
Auke Zijlstra
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 1. Is concerned with the situation of Heading 7 in the current MFF; recalls that the constraints are the results of the cuts applied by the Council to the Commission’s already very low initial proposal when agreeing on the 2021-2027 MFF; regrets the Council’s opposition to the Commission’s proposal to increase the ceiling of Heading 7 in the MFF revision as from 2024; points out the failure to address the issue of the ceiling of Heading 7 in the MFF revision; highlights that the forecasted negative margin for 2027 presupposes the use of special instruments in Heading 7 for that purpose; | 1. Is concerned with the situation of Heading 7 in the current MFF; recalls that the constraints are the results of too much spending by the Union and political unwillingness to heed warnings; notes the Council’s opposition to the Commission’s proposal to increase the ceiling of Heading 7 in the MFF revision as from 2024; |
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Amendment 8
Julien Sanchez
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 1. Is concerned with the situation of Heading 7 in the current MFF; recalls that the constraints are the results of the cuts applied by the Council to the Commission’s already very low initial proposal when agreeing on the 2021-2027 MFF; regrets the Council’s opposition to the Commission’s proposal to increase the ceiling of Heading 7 in the MFF revision as from 2024; points out the failure to address the issue of the ceiling of Heading 7 in the MFF revision; highlights that the forecasted negative margin for 2027 presupposes the use of special instruments in Heading 7 for that purpose; | 1. Is concerned with the situation of Heading 7 in the current MFF; recalls that the sound cuts applied by the Council to the Commission’s proposal when agreeing on the 2021-2027 MFF; welcomes the Council’s opposition to the Commission’s proposal to increase the ceiling of Heading 7 in the MFF revision as from 2024; points out the failure to address the issue of the ceiling of Heading 7 in the MFF revision; |
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Amendment 9
Kai Tegethoff
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 1. Is concerned with the situation of Heading 7 in the current MFF; recalls that the constraints are the results of the cuts applied by the Council to the Commission’s already very low initial proposal when agreeing on the 2021-2027 MFF; regrets the Council’s opposition to the Commission’s proposal to increase the ceiling of Heading 7 in the MFF revision as from 2024; points out the failure to address the issue of the ceiling of Heading 7 in the MFF revision; highlights that the forecasted negative margin for 2027 presupposes the use of special instruments in Heading 7 for that purpose; | 1. Is concerned with the situation of Heading 7 in the current MFF; recalls that the constraints are the results of the cuts applied by the Council to the Commission’s already very low initial proposal when agreeing on the 2021-2027 MFF as well as the cumulated impact of higher than expected inflation over several years; regrets the Council’s opposition to the Commission’s proposal to increase the ceiling of Heading 7 in the MFF revision as from 2024; points out the failure to address the issue of the ceiling of Heading 7 in the MFF revision; highlights that the forecasted negative margin for 2027 presupposes the use of special instruments in Heading 7 for that purpose; |
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Amendment 10
Julien Sanchez
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 2. Recalls that almost two-thirds of the budget is fixed by statutory obligations; recalls that the salary indexation, in line with the Staff Regulations and Statute for Members of the European Parliament, is currently forecast by the Commission for July 2026 at 2,2 % and for July 2027 at 2,3 %; | 2. Recalls that almost two-thirds of the budget is fixed by statutory obligations; recalls that the salary indexation, in line with the Staff Regulations and Statute for Members of the European Parliament, is currently forecast by the Commission for July 2026 at 2,2 % and for July 2027 at 2,3 % which is entirely disconnected from the reality faced by the majority of our fellow citizens, who do not benefit from such indexation; |
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Amendment 11
Kai Tegethoff
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 3. Notes that out of the increase of EUR 60,6 million compared to the 2026 budget. an increase of EUR 33,3 million is due to statutory financial obligations, mainly for salary updates of officials and temporary staff (EUR 16,2 million) and contract agents (EUR 1,7 million); notes that an exceptional direct aid is foreseen from 2027 onwards for each trainee based in Luxembourg (up to EUR 500 per month of traineeship) to help them cope with rising housing costs; | 3. Notes that out of the increase of EUR 60,6 million compared to the 2026 budget, an increase of EUR 33,3 million is due to statutory financial obligations, mainly for salary updates of officials and temporary staff (EUR 16,2 million) and contract agents (EUR 1,7 million); welcomes also in this context that an exceptional direct aid is foreseen from 2027 onwards for each trainee based in Luxembourg (up to EUR 500 per month of traineeship) to help them cope with rising housing costs; welcomes the Bureau decision to forgo indexation of the General Expenditure Allowance for 2026, thus allowing for significant savings in the statutory costs, and calls for the same for 2027; |
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Amendment 12
Victor Negrescu
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 3. Notes that out of the increase of EUR 60,6 million compared to the 2026 budget. an increase of EUR 33,3 million is due to statutory financial obligations, mainly for salary updates of officials and temporary staff (EUR 16,2 million) and contract agents (EUR 1,7 million); notes that an exceptional direct aid is foreseen from 2027 onwards for each trainee based in Luxembourg (up to EUR 500 per month of traineeship) to help them cope with rising housing costs; | 3. Notes that out of the increase of EUR 60,6 million compared to the 2026 budget, an increase of EUR 33,3 million is due to statutory financial obligations, mainly for salary updates of officials and temporary staff (EUR 16,2 million) and contract agents (EUR 1,7 million); notes that an exceptional direct aid is foreseen from 2027 onwards for each trainee based in Luxembourg (up to EUR 500 per month of traineeship) to help them cope with rising housing costs; requests the administration to assess the feasibility of extending this housing allowance to all Parliament trainees, regardless of their place of work, in order to ensure equal opportunities and accessibility for young people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, particularly in the context of the rising cost of living in Brussels and Strasbourg; |
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Amendment 13
Auke Zijlstra
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 3. Notes that out of the increase of EUR 60,6 million compared to the 2026 budget. an increase of EUR 33,3 million is due to statutory financial obligations, mainly for salary updates of officials and temporary staff (EUR 16,2 million) and contract agents (EUR 1,7 million); notes that an exceptional direct aid is foreseen from 2027 onwards for each trainee based in Luxembourg (up to EUR 500 per month of traineeship) to help them cope with rising housing costs; | 3. Notes that out of the increase of EUR 60,6 million compared to the 2026 budget. an increase of EUR 33,3 million is due to statutory financial obligations, mainly for salary updates of officials and temporary staff (EUR 16,2 million) and contract agents (EUR 1,7 million); notes that an exceptional direct aid is foreseen from 2027 onwards for each trainee based in Luxembourg (up to EUR 500 per month of traineeship) to help them cope with rising housing costs; notes that this is a strong argument to take into account the actual costs when considering locations of EU activity; |
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Amendment 14
Sandra Gómez López
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 3 a. Takes note that the amount foreseen on Parliamentary Assistance Allowance is estimated based on historical trends; stresses that under no circumstances can Members be deprived of their right to make full use of this allowance, in line with the relevant rules, due to unavailability in this budget line; requests the Secretary-General to closely monitor the situation, inform the Committee on Budgets on the implementation of the budget line and take relevant action when there is a risk of insufficient financial resources; |
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Amendment 15
Kai Tegethoff
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 5. Notes that the increase for non-statutory expenditure between 2026 and 2027 is 2,89 %; | 5. Notes that the increase for non-statutory expenditure between 2026 and 2027 is 2,0 % in line with the inter-institutional requirements; |
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Amendment 16
Auke Zijlstra
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 5. Notes that the increase for non-statutory expenditure between 2026 and 2027 is 2,89 %; | 5. Regrets that the increase for non-statutory expenditure between 2026 and 2027 is 2,89 %; notes that instead of an increase the European Parliament should strive for a decrease of budget, in light of the many financial struggles European citizens go through presently; |
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Amendment 17
Julien Sanchez
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 6. Welcomes the ongoing work of the Secretary-General on administrative cooperation, planning and simplification aimed at enhancing efficiency, an efficient use of resources and achieving savings where possible; asks the Secretary-General to provide the Committee on Budgets with regular updates on the implementation of the Action Plan on administrative simplification and its impact in terms of budget and staff; | 6. Takes note of the ongoing work of the Secretary-General on administrative cooperation, planning and simplification aimed at enhancing efficiency, an efficient use of resources and achieving savings where possible; asks the Secretary-General to provide the Committee on Budgets with regular updates on the implementation of the Action Plan on administrative simplification and its impact in terms of budget and staff; |
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Amendment 18
Joachim Streit
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 6. Welcomes the ongoing work of the Secretary-General on administrative cooperation, planning and simplification aimed at enhancing efficiency, an efficient use of resources and achieving savings where possible; asks the Secretary-General to provide the Committee on Budgets with regular updates on the implementation of the Action Plan on administrative simplification and its impact in terms of budget and staff; | 6. Welcomes the ongoing work of the Secretary-General on administrative cooperation, planning and simplification aimed at enhancing efficiency, ensuring an efficient use of resources and achieving savings; calls for clear and measurable targets for efficiency gains and cost reductions; asks the Secretary-General to provide the Committee on Budgets with regular, detailed updates on the implementation of the Action Plan on administrative simplification, including its concrete impact on the budget and staff; |
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Amendment 19
Moritz Körner
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 6 a. Stresses the fact that having only a single seat for the Parliament would drastically reduce the Parliament's CO2 emissions; stresses the fact that having only a single seat for the Parliament would drastically reduce the number of missions, and the associated financial costs for European taxpayers; recalls the numerous pronouncements in favour of a single seat for the European Parliament, given the symbolic value of a single seat in Brussels and the actual savings it would achieve; reiterates its call for a single seat for the European Parliament and its commitment to initiating an ordinary treaty revision procedure under Article 48 TEU with a view to proposing the changes to Article 341 TFEU and Protocol No 6 necessary to allow Parliament to decide on the location of its seat and its internal organisation; |
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Amendment 20
Fabienne Keller, Joachim Streit, Lucia Yar
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 6 a. Stresses that, given the geopolitical context and the investments that the European Union will have to make for its strategic autonomy, the European Parliament must set an example in the management of its budget; |
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Amendment 21
Isabel Benjumea Benjumea
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 6 a. Emphasises the importance of ensuring effective and efficient use of Parliament’s budget; calls for strengthened reporting mechanisms to enhance transparency and accountability; |
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Amendment 22
Auke Zijlstra
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 8. Takes notes of the redeployment of internal resources as regards the number of allocated posts (+15 % from 2024 to2026), the budgetary envelope for external staff (item 1400, from EUR 3,2 million in 2024 to EUR 8 million in 2027) and the budget for external expertise (item 3200, from EUR 3,2 million in 2024 to EUR 7,7 million in 2027) to reinforce the expertise provided to Members; requests the Secretary-General to provide the Committee on Budgets with regular updates on the evolution of resources in those four new DGs; | 8. Takes notes of the redeployment of internal resources as regards the number of allocated posts (+15 % from 2024 to2026); strongly regrets the budgetary envelope for external staff (item 1400, from EUR 3,2 million in 2024 to EUR 8 million in 2027) and the budget for external expertise (item 3200, from EUR 3,2 million in 2024 to EUR 7,7 million in 2027); requests the Secretary-General to provide the Committee on Budgets with regular updates on the evolution of resources in those four new DGs; |
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Amendment 23
Joachim Streit
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 8. Takes notes of the redeployment of internal resources as regards the number of allocated posts (+15 % from 2024 to2026), the budgetary envelope for external staff (item 1400, from EUR 3,2 million in 2024 to EUR 8 million in 2027) and the budget for external expertise (item 3200, from EUR 3,2 million in 2024 to EUR 7,7 million in 2027) to reinforce the expertise provided to Members; requests the Secretary-General to provide the Committee on Budgets with regular updates on the evolution of resources in those four new DGs; | 8. Takes note of the redeployment of internal resources as regards the number of allocated posts (+15 % from 2024 to 2026), the budgetary envelope for external staff (item 1400, from EUR 3,2 million in 2024 to EUR 8 million in 2027) and the budget for external expertise (item 3200, from EUR 3,2 million in 2024 to EUR 7,7 million in 2027) to reinforce the expertise provided to Members; stresses the need to ensure that these increases remain justified, proportionate and deliver clear added value; requests the Secretary-General to provide the Committee on Budgets with regular, detailed updates on the evolution and use of resources in those four new DGs, including their added value; |
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Amendment 24
Sandra Gómez López
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 8 a. Stresses the crucial role of political groups in providing expertise and political support to Members in their legislative and parliamentary work; underlines the need to ensure the important objective of strengthening Parliament's capacity to support the work of Members; |
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Amendment 25
Auke Zijlstra
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 9. Notes that the overall IT budget represents 7,6 % of the total budget in the 2027 estimates and amounts to EUR 205 million; stresses the importance of a sound cybersecurity infrastructure in geopolitically turbulent times; recalls the planned gradual increase of the cybersecurity financial appropriations to 10 % of Parliament’s ICT budget; notes that such planned increase should be implemented as soon as possible; | deleted |
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Amendment 26
Auke Zijlstra
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 10. Notes that the total amount allocated to cybersecurity is EUR 16,9 million which includes an increase on the centralised cybersecurity line by 55 % compared to 2026; recalls that investments in cybersecurity are key to protecting the democratic voice of the Parliament and the Union; | 10. Regrets that the total amount allocated to cybersecurity is EUR 16,9 million which includes an increase on the centralised cybersecurity line by 55 % compared to 2026; |
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Amendment 27
Sandra Gómez López
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 10. Notes that the total amount allocated to cybersecurity is EUR 16,9 million which includes an increase on the centralised cybersecurity line by 55 % compared to 2026; recalls that investments in cybersecurity are key to protecting the democratic voice of the Parliament and the Union; | 10. Underlines that Parliament's cybersecurity is a key priority at time of geopolitical uncertainty; notes that the total amount allocated to cybersecurity is EUR 16,9 million which includes an increase on the centralised cybersecurity line by 55 % compared to 2026; recalls that investments in cybersecurity are key to protecting the democratic voice of the Parliament and the Union; |
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Amendment 28
Kai Tegethoff
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 10. Notes that the total amount allocated to cybersecurity is EUR 16,9 million which includes an increase on the centralised cybersecurity line by 55 % compared to 2026; recalls that investments in cybersecurity are key to protecting the democratic voice of the Parliament and the Union; | 10. Notes that the total amount allocated to cybersecurity is EUR 16,9 million which includes an increase on the centralised cybersecurity line by 55 % compared to 2026; recalls that investments in cybersecurity are key to protecting the democratic voice of the Parliament and the Union and ensuring the proper functioning of the Parliament; |
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Amendment 29
Victor Negrescu
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 11. Stresses that Parliament needs to be at the forefront of adopting more digital working methods; welcomes investments in artificial intelligence (AI) amounting to EUR 1 million; calls for the use of AI to be increased in order to gain efficiencies and strengthen sovereignty in this field; highlights the potential of AI to streamline administrative processes; encourages the development of clear guidelines and safeguards to ensure the responsible and transparent implementation of AI, fostering innovation while upholding fundamental rights, security, and accountability; notes that the development of AI will be closely monitored in line with the principles established by the Bureau; | 11. Stresses that Parliament needs to be at the forefront of adopting more digital working methods; welcomes investments in artificial intelligence (AI) amounting to EUR 1 million; calls for the use of AI to be increased in order to gain efficiencies and strengthen sovereignty in this field; highlights the potential of AI to streamline administrative processes; encourages the development of clear guidelines and safeguards to ensure the responsible and transparent implementation of AI, fostering innovation while upholding fundamental rights, security, and accountability; notes that the development of AI will be closely monitored in line with the principles established by the Bureau; stresses that AI investments should not only focus on administrative efficiency but also on enhancing democratic transparency and citizen engagement; calls for the development of AI-powered tools to provide real-time translation of debates and simplified summaries of legislative files in all official languages, making the Parliament’s work more accessible to the general public and people with disabilities; |
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Amendment 30
Fabienne Keller, Joachim Streit, Lucia Yar
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 11. Stresses that Parliament needs to be at the forefront of adopting more digital working methods; welcomes investments in artificial intelligence (AI) amounting to EUR 1 million; calls for the use of AI to be increased in order to gain efficiencies and strengthen sovereignty in this field; highlights the potential of AI to streamline administrative processes; encourages the development of clear guidelines and safeguards to ensure the responsible and transparent implementation of AI, fostering innovation while upholding fundamental rights, security, and accountability; notes that the development of AI will be closely monitored in line with the principles established by the Bureau; | 11. Stresses that Parliament needs to be at the forefront of adopting more digital working methods; welcomes investments in artificial intelligence (AI) amounting to EUR 1 million; calls for the use of AI to be increased in order to gain efficiencies and strengthen sovereignty in this field, while keeping in mind the related risks, including ethics and data protection; stresses that AI deployment must balance innovation with necessary safeguards; highlights the potential of AI to streamline administrative processes; encourages the development of clear guidelines and safeguards to ensure the responsible and transparent implementation of AI, fostering innovation while upholding fundamental rights, security, and accountability; notes that the development of AI will be closely monitored in line with the principles established by the Bureau; |
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Amendment 31
Kai Tegethoff
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 11. Stresses that Parliament needs to be at the forefront of adopting more digital working methods; welcomes investments in artificial intelligence (AI) amounting to EUR 1 million; calls for the use of AI to be increased in order to gain efficiencies and strengthen sovereignty in this field; highlights the potential of AI to streamline administrative processes; encourages the development of clear guidelines and safeguards to ensure the responsible and transparent implementation of AI, fostering innovation while upholding fundamental rights, security, and accountability; notes that the development of AI will be closely monitored in line with the principles established by the Bureau; | 11. Stresses that Parliament needs to be at the forefront of adopting more digital working methods; welcomes investments in closed circle artificial intelligence (AI) amounting to EUR 1 million; calls for the use of AI to be increased in order to gain efficiencies and strengthen sovereignty in this field; highlights the potential of AI to streamline administrative processes; encourages the development of clear guidelines and safeguards to ensure the responsible and transparent implementation of AI, fostering innovation while upholding fundamental rights, security, and accountability; notes that the development of AI will be closely monitored in line with the principles established by the Bureau; |
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Amendment 32
Kai Tegethoff
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 12 a. Underlines the critical necessity of prioritising the procurement of European digital and cybersecurity solutions to ensure genuine digital sovereignty; expresses concern over the lack of clarity regarding whether a formal risk assessment has been conducted by the administration concerning the Parliament’s continued reliance on non-European providers; emphasises that shifting toward European infrastructure is essential to keep parliamentary data under EU legal protection, bolster the local tech ecosystem, and shield democratic institutions from external interference; further highlights that in light of increasing non-compliance with EU regulations, the prevalence of bots, and the overt hostility of its leadership toward the Union, the added value of maintaining a presence on X is rapidly diminishing; calls for the resources currently dedicated to this platform to be reallocated toward more secure and compliant communication channels; |
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Amendment 33
Fabienne Keller, Lucia Yar
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 13. Welcomes the new approach related to buildings, that entered an area of consolidation rather than acquiring new buildings, taking into account sustainability, accessibility and mobility; | 13. Acknowledges the new approach related to buildings, that entered an area of consolidation rather than acquiring new buildings, taking into account sustainability, accessibility and mobility; |
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Amendment 34
Julien Sanchez
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 13. Welcomes the new approach related to buildings, that entered an area of consolidation rather than acquiring new buildings, taking into account sustainability, accessibility and mobility; | 13. Takes note of the new approach related to buildings, that entered an area of consolidation rather than acquiring new buildings, taking into account sustainability, accessibility and mobility; |
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Amendment 35
Kai Tegethoff
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 13. Welcomes the new approach related to buildings, that entered an area of consolidation rather than acquiring new buildings, taking into account sustainability, accessibility and mobility; | 13. Welcomes the new approach related to buildings, that entered an area of consolidation rather than acquiring new buildings, taking into account sustainability, accessibility and mobility of Members and staff as well as visitors; |
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Amendment 36
Auke Zijlstra
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 14. Takes note that the SPAAK building renovation starts to be carried out as of 2027; takes note that the overall budget for the renovation has been set at EUR 455 million and that EUR 77,67 million are foreseen for 2027; underlines that these costs are not included in the budget 2027; | 14. Regrets that the SPAAK building renovation starts to be carried out as of 2027, especially on the basis of a loan; takes note that the overall budget for the renovation has been set at EUR 455 million and that EUR 77,67 million are foreseen for 2027; is amazed that these costs are not included in the budget 2027; |
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Amendment 37
Céline Imart, Nadine Morano, Christophe Gomart
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 14. Takes note that the SPAAK building renovation starts to be carried out as of 2027; takes note that the overall budget for the renovation has been set at EUR 455 million and that EUR 77,67 million are foreseen for 2027; underlines that these costs are not included in the budget 2027; | 14. Takes note that the SPAAK building renovation starts to be carried out as of 2027; takes note that the overall budget for the renovation has been set at EUR 455 million and that EUR 77,67 million are foreseen for 2027; underlines that these costs are not included in the budget 2027; notes that the renovation works will temporarily reduce the availability of parliamentary infrastructure in Brussels; recalls that Parliament has fully operational facilities in Strasbourg, the seat of the European Parliament; considers that, in a context of budgetary constraints, the optimal use of existing infrastructure should guide infrastructure-related decisions; considers, therefore, that, during the renovation period, increased recourse to these facilities could ensure continuity of parliamentary activities while contributing to a cost-efficient organisation of the works; stresses the need to ensure a balanced use of Parliament’s places of work; |
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Amendment 38
Joachim Streit
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 14. Takes note that the SPAAK building renovation starts to be carried out as of 2027; takes note that the overall budget for the renovation has been set at EUR 455 million and that EUR 77,67 million are foreseen for 2027; underlines that these costs are not included in the budget 2027; | 14. Takes note that the SPAAK building renovation starts to be carried out as of 2027; takes note that the overall budget for the renovation has been set at EUR 455 million and that EUR 77,67 million are foreseen for 2027; underlines that these costs are not included in the budget 2027; stresses the need to ensure strict cost control, transparency and adherence to the planned budget throughout the implementation of the project; |
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Amendment 39
Kai Tegethoff
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 14. Takes note that the SPAAK building renovation starts to be carried out as of 2027; takes note that the overall budget for the renovation has been set at EUR 455 million and that EUR 77,67 million are foreseen for 2027; underlines that these costs are not included in the budget 2027; | 14. Takes note that the SPAAK environmental building renovation starts to be carried out as of 2027; takes note that the overall budget for the renovation has been set at EUR 455 million and that EUR 77,67 million are foreseen for 2027; underlines that these costs are not included in the budget 2027; |
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Amendment 40
Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 14 a. Opposes the renovation of the SPAAK building of the European Parliament in Brussels, as decided by the Bureau in December 2023, at a total estimated cost of EUR 455 million, with EUR 77,67 million foreseen for 2027; recalls that Strasbourg is the official seat of the European Parliament; underlines that maintaining a dual-seat system continues to result in unjustifiable budgetary dispersion; calls, therefore, for the centralisation of activities in Strasbourg, which would contribute to reducing financial redundancies arising from the existence of two sites and allow for the reallocation of these substantial funds to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs); |
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Amendment 41
Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 14 b. Is concerned about the absence of a detailed breakdown of costs for the planned renovation of the SPAAK building of the European Parliament in Brussels, the cost of which is estimated between EUR 455 million and EUR 490 million; underlines that such a lack of transparency is particularly problematic for a project of this scale and raises concerns about potential cost overruns, notably in light of cost overruns observed in several previous European construction projects (Berlaymont, Europa building, Court of Justice, EMA, KAD II, etc.); |
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Amendment 42
Auke Zijlstra
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 15. Takes note that the Parliament intends to contract loans, including with the European Investment Bank, for the financing of the SPAAK renovation project; takes note that, in the budget for 2027, costs linked to interest (EUR 3,17 million) and to the repayment of the capital (EUR 0,65 million) are included; calls on the administration to keep the Committee on Budgets closely informed on the applicable interest rates for the loans and the long-term planning of the repayment of the principal; | 15. Strongly regrets that the Parliament intends to contract loans, including with the European Investment Bank, for the financing of the SPAAK renovation project; takes note that, in the budget for 2027, costs linked to interest (EUR 3,17 million) and to the repayment of the capital (EUR 0,65 million) are included; calls on the administration to keep the Committee on Budgets closely informed on the applicable interest rates for the loans and the long-term planning of the repayment of the principal; |
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Amendment 43
Kai Tegethoff
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 15. Takes note that the Parliament intends to contract loans, including with the European Investment Bank, for the financing of the SPAAK renovation project; takes note that, in the budget for 2027, costs linked to interest (EUR 3,17 million) and to the repayment of the capital (EUR 0,65 million) are included; calls on the administration to keep the Committee on Budgets closely informed on the applicable interest rates for the loans and the long-term planning of the repayment of the principal; | 15. Takes note that the Parliament intends to contract loans, including with the European Investment Bank, for the financing of the SPAAK renovation project; takes note that, in the budget for 2027, costs linked to interest (EUR 3,17 million) and to the repayment of the capital (EUR 0,65 million) are included; insists that costs not directly linked to the renovation works should also be clearly listed and budgeted; calls on the administration to keep the Committee on Budgets closely informed on the applicable interest rates for the loans and the long-term planning of the repayment of the principal; |
Or. en
Amendment 44
Joachim Streit
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 15. Takes note that the Parliament intends to contract loans, including with the European Investment Bank, for the financing of the SPAAK renovation project; takes note that, in the budget for 2027, costs linked to interest (EUR 3,17 million) and to the repayment of the capital (EUR 0,65 million) are included; calls on the administration to keep the Committee on Budgets closely informed on the applicable interest rates for the loans and the long-term planning of the repayment of the principal; | 15. Takes note that the Parliament intends to contract loans, including with the European Investment Bank, for the financing of the SPAAK renovation project; takes note that, in the budget for 2027, costs linked to interest (EUR 3,17 million) and to the repayment of the capital (EUR 0,65 million) are included; calls on the administration to keep the Committee on Budgets closely informed on the applicable interest rates for the loans and the long-term planning of the repayment of the principal; stresses the need to minimise borrowing costs, ensure prudent debt management and avoid undue long-term budgetary burdens; |
Or. en
Amendment 45
Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 15 a. Firmly opposes the Parliament’s intention to resort to borrowing, including from the European Investment Bank, to finance the renovation project of the Spaak building; condemns the use of borrowing to finance non-essential administrative expenditure, which constitutes irresponsible budgetary management and places an unjustified financial burden on future budgets and, ultimately, on European taxpayers; underlines that the budget for 2027 already includes costs related to interest (EUR 3,17 million) and capital repayment (EUR 0,65 million), thereby leading to a sustained increase in administrative expenditure; calls for the abandonment of recourse to borrowing for this project; |
Or. en
Amendment 46
Auke Zijlstra
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 16. Regrets the delays in establishing Europa Experiences in all Member States; takes note of the new concept, endorsed by the Bureau on 31 March 2025, to optimise the use of the Europa Experience spaces, taking into account the different situations across the Member States; stresses the importance of ensuring that the Europa Experience should offer an engaging visitor experience to attract citizens; calls for the establishment of Europa Experiences with priority to be given to Member States furthest from the three places of work while ensuring that their development and operation remain cost-effective; recalls that Europa Experiences should allow all citizens to have a better understanding of the functioning of Union institutions; | 16. Opposes establishing more and more Europa Experiences in all Member States; notes that if the European Parliament would do its democratic work properly, no such 'Experiences' would be needed; |
Or. en
Amendment 47
Tobiasz Bocheński
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 16. Regrets the delays in establishing Europa Experiences in all Member States; takes note of the new concept, endorsed by the Bureau on 31 March 2025, to optimise the use of the Europa Experience spaces, taking into account the different situations across the Member States; stresses the importance of ensuring that the Europa Experience should offer an engaging visitor experience to attract citizens; calls for the establishment of Europa Experiences with priority to be given to Member States furthest from the three places of work while ensuring that their development and operation remain cost-effective; recalls that Europa Experiences should allow all citizens to have a better understanding of the functioning of Union institutions; | 16. Takes note of the new concept, endorsed by the Bureau on 31 March 2025, to optimise the use of the Europa Experience spaces, taking into account the different situations across the Member States; stresses that, in the current context of economic constraints and evolving digital communication, the added value and necessity of further physical Europa Experience centres should be carefully reassessed; calls for the establishment of Europa Experiences with priority to be given to Member States furthest from the three places of work while the Europa Experiences should ensure that their development and operation remain cost-effective; considers that priority should be given to optimising and rationalising existing resources rather than expanding the network, while ensuring that citizens can better understand the functioning of Union institutions through more efficient and modern channels; |
Or. en
Amendment 48
Joachim Streit
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 16. Regrets the delays in establishing Europa Experiences in all Member States; takes note of the new concept, endorsed by the Bureau on 31 March 2025, to optimise the use of the Europa Experience spaces, taking into account the different situations across the Member States; stresses the importance of ensuring that the Europa Experience should offer an engaging visitor experience to attract citizens; calls for the establishment of Europa Experiences with priority to be given to Member States furthest from the three places of work while ensuring that their development and operation remain cost-effective; recalls that Europa Experiences should allow all citizens to have a better understanding of the functioning of Union institutions; | 16. Takes note of the delays in establishing Europa Experiences in all Member States; takes note of the new concept endorsed by the Bureau on 31 March 2025; stresses the need to carefully assess the cost-effectiveness and added value of Europa Experience centres before further roll-out; calls for a prudent and proportionate approach, prioritising locations where clear demand and impact can be demonstrated; underlines the importance of avoiding unnecessary duplication with existing Union or national information structures; |
Or. en
Amendment 49
Sandra Gómez López
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 16. Regrets the delays in establishing Europa Experiences in all Member States; takes note of the new concept, endorsed by the Bureau on 31 March 2025, to optimise the use of the Europa Experience spaces, taking into account the different situations across the Member States; stresses the importance of ensuring that the Europa Experience should offer an engaging visitor experience to attract citizens; calls for the establishment of Europa Experiences with priority to be given to Member States furthest from the three places of work while ensuring that their development and operation remain cost-effective; recalls that Europa Experiences should allow all citizens to have a better understanding of the functioning of Union institutions; | 16. Regrets the delays in establishing Europa Experiences in all Member States; welcomes the new concept, endorsed by the Bureau on 31 March 2025, to optimise the use of the Europa Experience spaces, taking into account the different situations across the Member States; stresses the importance of ensuring that the Europa Experience should offer an engaging visitor experience to attract citizens; calls for the establishment of Europa Experiences with priority to be given to Member States furthest from the three places of work while ensuring that their development and operation remain cost-effective; recalls that Europa Experiences should allow all citizens to have a better understanding of the functioning of Union institutions; |
Or. en
Amendment 50
Kai Tegethoff
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 16. Regrets the delays in establishing Europa Experiences in all Member States; takes note of the new concept, endorsed by the Bureau on 31 March 2025, to optimise the use of the Europa Experience spaces, taking into account the different situations across the Member States; stresses the importance of ensuring that the Europa Experience should offer an engaging visitor experience to attract citizens; calls for the establishment of Europa Experiences with priority to be given to Member States furthest from the three places of work while ensuring that their development and operation remain cost-effective; recalls that Europa Experiences should allow all citizens to have a better understanding of the functioning of Union institutions; | 16. Regrets the delays in establishing Europa Experiences in all Member States; takes note of the new concept, endorsed by the Bureau on 31 March 2025, to optimise the use of the Europa Experience spaces, taking into account the different situations across the Member States; stresses the importance of ensuring that the Europa Experience should offer an engaging visitor experience to attract citizens; calls for the establishment of Europa Experiences with priority to be given to Member States furthest from the three places of work while ensuring that their development and operation remain cost-effective; recalls that Europa Experiences should allow all citizens to have a better understanding of the functioning of Union institutions and our shared values; |
Or. en
Amendment 51
Victor Negrescu
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 16. Regrets the delays in establishing Europa Experiences in all Member States; takes note of the new concept, endorsed by the Bureau on 31 March 2025, to optimise the use of the Europa Experience spaces, taking into account the different situations across the Member States; stresses the importance of ensuring that the Europa Experience should offer an engaging visitor experience to attract citizens; calls for the establishment of Europa Experiences with priority to be given to Member States furthest from the three places of work while ensuring that their development and operation remain cost-effective; recalls that Europa Experiences should allow all citizens to have a better understanding of the functioning of Union institutions; | 16. Regrets the delays in establishing Europa Experiences in all Member States; takes note of the new concept, endorsed by the Bureau on 31 March 2025, to optimise the use of the Europa Experience spaces, taking into account the different situations across the Member States; stresses the importance of ensuring that the Europa Experience should offer an engaging visitor experience to attract citizens; calls for the establishment of Europa Experiences with priority to be given to Member States furthest from the three places of work while ensuring that their development and operation remain cost-effective; recalls that Europa Experiences should allow all citizens to have a better understanding of the functioning of Union institutions; stresses the need for an efficient use of the budgetary appropriations allocated to these centres to ensure they deliver high-impact communication; underlines that funding should prioritise the dissemination of factual and accessible information on the local impact of EU policies, representing a cost-effective tool in protecting the Union’s democratic integrity against disinformation; |
Or. en
Amendment 52
Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 16 a. Rejects the setting-up of Europa Experience spaces, considering them to constitute an unacceptable waste of public funds to the detriment of the real priorities of European citizens; underlines that maintaining high costs for these largely underused infrastructures constitutes inefficient and irresponsible management of budgetary resources; denounces the limited interest in these centres, whose attendance remains marginal, and criticises their use as a propaganda tool aimed at promoting an ever more centralised Union to the detriment of Member States’ sovereignty; rejects any attempt to extend this costly initiative; calls for the discontinuation of any further investment in these spaces; |
Or. en
Amendment 53
Karlo Ressler, Monika Hohlmeier, Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Sandra Kalniete, Rasa Juknevičienė, Nils Ušakovs, Roberts Zīle
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 16 a. Reiterates its support for the building of a pan-European memorial in Brussels for the victims of the 20th century totalitarian regimes, calls on the Bureau to consider this matter with a view to adopting a decision; |
Or. en
Amendment 54
Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 16 b. Rejects the excessive expenditure related to the maintenance, operation, cleaning and energy consumption of liaison offices and Europa Experience spaces, which reflects a clear and irresponsible waste of European taxpayers’ resources; deplores such lax budgetary management, whereby public funds are squandered on costly and unnecessary infrastructures, without tangible justification or real benefit for citizens; |
Or. en
Amendment 55
Kai Tegethoff
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 16 a. Welcomes the Parliament’s environmental management system (EMAS) targets for 2025-2029 and calls for appropriate measures to implement them in a timely manner; |
Or. en
Amendment 56
Julien Sanchez
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 17. Takes note of the budget of EUR 8,97 million for investments on energy efficiency and environment in the 2027 estimates to further improve the environmental performance of its buildings; notes that this corresponds to an increase of 6,1 % compared to the 2026 budget; | 17. Opposes the allocation of EUR 8,97 million for investments in energy efficiency and environmental measures in the estimates for 2027; considers that the 6,1 % increase compared to the 2026 budget is not justified in a context of growing budgetary constraints; stresses that administrative expenditure related to environmental policies within Parliament should not constitute a priority; calls for the removal of these expenditures and for an overall reduction in Parliament’s administrative costs; denounces the excessive use of public funds without a rigorous assessment of their actual impact; calls for a thorough analysis of the relevance and cost-effectiveness of environmental investments before any further financial commitments are made; |
Or. en
Amendment 57
Auke Zijlstra
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 17. Takes note of the budget of EUR 8,97 million for investments on energy efficiency and environment in the 2027 estimates to further improve the environmental performance of its buildings; notes that this corresponds to an increase of 6,1 % compared to the 2026 budget; | 17. Regrets the budget of EUR 8,97 million for investments on energy efficiency and environment in the 2027 estimates, as it will not improve the environmental performance of its buildings; notes that this corresponds to an increase of 6,1 % compared to the 2026 budget; strongly opposes spending budget on the European Parliament's carbon offsetting scheme (nearly one million euro); |
Or. en
Amendment 58
Kai Tegethoff
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 17. Takes note of the budget of EUR 8,97 million for investments on energy efficiency and environment in the 2027 estimates to further improve the environmental performance of its buildings; notes that this corresponds to an increase of 6,1 % compared to the 2026 budget; | 17. Recalls that energy efficiency investments are an important vehicle to reduce energy costs and therefore to generate important savings; welcomes and encourages the investments in renewable energy and phasing-out of fossil fuels in particular given the geopolitical context and for it to be reflected in the next multi-annual building strategy; takes note of the budget of EUR 8,97 million for investments on energy efficiency and environment in the 2027 estimates to further improve the environmental performance of its buildings; notes that this corresponds to an increase of 6,1 % compared to the 2026 budget; welcomes that Parliament has installed and is continuing to install photovoltaic solar panels to further increase the share of renewable energy produced on-site to reach the target of 25 % and calls for further investments in renewable energy systems in line with the relevant EMAS target; |
Or. en
Amendment 59
Fabienne Keller, Lucia Yar
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 17. Takes note of the budget of EUR 8,97 million for investments on energy efficiency and environment in the 2027 estimates to further improve the environmental performance of its buildings; notes that this corresponds to an increase of 6,1 % compared to the 2026 budget; | 17. Welcomes the Parliament's environmental management system (EMAS) targets for 2025-2029; recalls that energy efficiency investments are a good method of achieving value for money; Takes note of the budget of EUR 8,97 million for investments on energy efficiency and environment in the 2027 estimates to further improve the environmental performance of its buildings; notes that this corresponds to an increase of 6,1 % compared to the 2026 budget; |
Or. en
Amendment 60
Joachim Streit
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 17. Takes note of the budget of EUR 8,97 million for investments on energy efficiency and environment in the 2027 estimates to further improve the environmental performance of its buildings; notes that this corresponds to an increase of 6,1 % compared to the 2026 budget; | 17. Takes note of the budget of EUR 8,97 million for investments on energy efficiency and environment in the 2027 estimates to further improve the environmental performance of its buildings; notes that this corresponds to an increase of 6,1 % compared to the 2026 budget; stresses the need to ensure that such investments deliver measurable efficiency gains and long-term cost savings; |
Or. en
Amendment 61
Kai Tegethoff
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 17 a. Recalls that nearly two thirds of Parliament's carbon footprint originates from the transportation of people; notes with concern that mission expenses of Members and staff amount to EUR 163,2 million in 2027 compared to EUR 116 million in 2026; calls for a comprehensive audit of Parliament’s travel policies and a revision of mission rules and practices with the overall aim to reduce the number of missions, and the associated financial and environmental costs; insists that this audit prioritises a decarbonised approach to official business and explores the possibility of a ‘digital-first’ mission framework; calls in this context also for the Bureau to ensure that extraordinary committee meetings in Strasbourg are strictly limited to exceptional circumstances and that they are required to be duly justified before they are approved in each individual case; welcomes the introduction of an enhanced train offer for missions to Strasbourg as of July 2025, as a positive step towards reducing CO2 emissions; |
Or. en
Amendment 62
Fabienne Keller, Lucia Yar
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 17 a. Welcomes the investments in infrastructure as part of the planned energy efficiency and environmental renovation actions foreseen between 2025 and 2029; regrets however that Brussels still doesn’t have heat pump installations which will allow for higher energy efficiency, lower operating costs, and reduced carbon emissions compared to fossil fuel boilers; |
Or. en
Amendment 63
Kai Tegethoff
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 17 b. Encourages Members to use low carbon transport alternatives; reiterates its call to revise the implementing measures of the Statute for Members to reimburse flexible economy airline tickets when travelling within the Union, exempting flights to and from outermost regions and flights with one stop-over or more or longer than four hours of duration; takes note that travel for some Members from their constituencies to the places of work of Parliament requires long journeys and can only be undertaken by plane; |
Or. en
Amendment 64
Kai Tegethoff
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 c (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 17 c. Welcomes the increased use of public transport for commuting and at the same time takes note of the increased demand for the financial subsidy system for public transport season tickets, in particular in Brussels, leading to an increase of appropriations; encourages consideration of possible measures to ensure the efficient use of resources whilst not only maintaining the scheme but enhancing sustainable modes of transport for commuting; |
Or. en
Amendment 65
Julien Sanchez
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 18. Notes that the budget for buying carbon credits has further increased compared to 2026, estimated at EUR 950 000 for 2027; calls on the administration to continue decreasing Parliament’s emissions, where reasonable, over buying carbon credits; welcomes the introduction of an enhanced train offer for missions to Strasbourg as of June 2025, as a positive step towards reducing CO2 emissions; | deleted |
Or. en
Amendment 66
Auke Zijlstra
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 18. Notes that the budget for buying carbon credits has further increased compared to 2026, estimated at EUR 950 000 for 2027; calls on the administration to continue decreasing Parliament’s emissions, where reasonable, over buying carbon credits; welcomes the introduction of an enhanced train offer for missions to Strasbourg as of June 2025, as a positive step towards reducing CO2 emissions; | 18. Notes that the budget for buying carbon credits has further increased compared to 2026, estimated at EUR 950 000 for 2027; calls on the administration to scrap this budget line; |
Or. en
Amendment 67
Joachim Streit
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 18. Notes that the budget for buying carbon credits has further increased compared to 2026, estimated at EUR 950 000 for 2027; calls on the administration to continue decreasing Parliament’s emissions, where reasonable, over buying carbon credits; welcomes the introduction of an enhanced train offer for missions to Strasbourg as of June 2025, as a positive step towards reducing CO2 emissions; | 18. Notes that the budget for buying carbon credits has further increased compared to 2026, estimated at EUR 950 000 for 2027; stresses that priority should be given to effective emission reductions at source and that reliance on carbon credits should be limited to what is strictly necessary; calls on the administration to continue decreasing Parliament’s emissions in a cost-efficient and proportionate manner; underlines that further emission reductions depend also on addressing structural inefficiencies related to the Parliament’s multiple places of work; |
Or. en
Amendment 68
Kai Tegethoff
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 18. Notes that the budget for buying carbon credits has further increased compared to 2026, estimated at EUR 950 000 for 2027; calls on the administration to continue decreasing Parliament’s emissions, where reasonable, over buying carbon credits; welcomes the introduction of an enhanced train offer for missions to Strasbourg as of June 2025, as a positive step towards reducing CO2 emissions; | 18. Takes note of the significant increases of the carbon credit prices which at current emission levels would need an estimated EUR 950 000 for 2027; calls on the administration to continue decreasing Parliament’s emissions, where reasonable, over buying carbon credits; |
Or. en
Amendment 69
Tobiasz Bocheński
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 18. Notes that the budget for buying carbon credits has further increased compared to 2026, estimated at EUR 950 000 for 2027; calls on the administration to continue decreasing Parliament’s emissions, where reasonable, over buying carbon credits; welcomes the introduction of an enhanced train offer for missions to Strasbourg as of June 2025, as a positive step towards reducing CO2 emissions; | 18. Notes that the budget for buying carbon credits has further increased compared to 2026, estimated at EUR 950 000 for 2027; calls on the administration to prioritise proportionate and cost-effective measures to manage emissions before resorting to the purchase of carbon credits; welcomes the introduction of an enhanced train offer for missions to Strasbourg as of June 2025, as a positive step towards reducing CO2 emissions; |
Or. en
Amendment 70
Sandra Gómez López
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 18. Notes that the budget for buying carbon credits has further increased compared to 2026, estimated at EUR 950 000 for 2027; calls on the administration to continue decreasing Parliament’s emissions, where reasonable, over buying carbon credits; welcomes the introduction of an enhanced train offer for missions to Strasbourg as of June 2025, as a positive step towards reducing CO2 emissions; | 18. Notes that the budget for buying carbon credits has further increased compared to 2026, estimated at EUR 950 000 for 2027; calls on the administration to continue decreasing Parliament’s emissions by increased investments in clean HVAC systems, notably in Brussels, so as to avoid, where possible, buying carbon credits; welcomes the introduction of an enhanced train offer for missions to Strasbourg as of June 2025, as a positive step towards reducing CO2 emissions; |
Or. en
Amendment 71
Sandra Gómez López
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 18 a. Considers that the Parliament has to lead by example in supporting active mobility of its staff and encourages the services to create additional incentives for bicycle commuting; welcomes in this respect innovative and successful actions, beside bicycle parking facilities, such as the proposed participative bike mechanics workshop; considers that sufficient staff and financial means should be maintained to further develop such actions beyond what has been done so far; |
Or. en
Amendment 72
Michalis Hadjipantela
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 18 a. Takes note of the increased demand for the financial subsidy system for public transport season tickets, in particular in Brussels, leading to an increase of appropriations; encourages consideration of possible measures to ensure the efficient use of resources whilst maintaining the scheme; |
Or. en
Amendment 73
Sandra Gómez López
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 18 b. Notes that a significant share of Parliament’s budget is spent to cover mission expenses of Members and staff; calls for a reflection of Parliament’s bodies on mission practices and a revision of mission rules and practices with the overall aim to reduce the number of missions, and the associated financial and environmental costs; in this context, calls for limiting the use of Business class flights for Members and staff as well as the use of flights where train travel is feasible; |
Or. en
Amendment 74
Sandra Gómez López
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 18 b. Recalls the importance of the European Parliament Ambassador School programme to promote active engagement among young Europeans and of the training programme for young journalists named in honour of David Sassoli to strengthen the understanding of the Union and its functioning amongst journalists, as the best antidote against disinformation, in light of recent trends demonstrating a worrying decline in media freedom and independence across the Union; |
Or. en
Amendment 75
Sandra Gómez López
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 d (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 18 d. Recalls that Parliament has consistently voted in Plenary since 2018 to consider lifting the overall ban on APAs participating in official delegations and missions; regrets that the Conference of Presidents’ decisions of March 2025 on the Implementing provisions governing the missions outside the three places of work of the European Parliament did not align with Plenary's call; reiterates once more its call on the Conference of Presidents and the Bureau to amend the relevant articles of its internal rules without further delay to allow the participation of APAs to accompany Members in official missions and delegations outside Parliament’s three places of work where no member of staff of their political group represented in the mission has been officially notified to Parliament's Secretariat; |
Or. en
Amendment 76
Victor Negrescu
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 19. Believes that Parliament should lead by example concerning the rights of persons with disabilities, both as an employer and as a public institution; welcomes Parliament’s policy aiming to ensure the fully independent use of Parliament buildings by persons with disabilities and supports further measures and adaptations that are necessary in this regard; notes that the budget provides for EUR 2,07 million for this purpose for its buildings in Strasbourg; | 19. Believes that Parliament should lead by example concerning the rights of persons with disabilities, both as an employer and as a public institution; welcomes Parliament’s policy aiming to ensure the fully independent use of Parliament buildings by persons with disabilities and supports further measures and adaptations that are necessary in this regard; notes that the budget provides for EUR 2,07 million for this purpose for its buildings in Strasbourg; calls for a 'universal design' approach in all new infrastructure projects and digital updates to ensure that the European Parliament remains a fully inclusive workplace and institution; stresses that accessibility should be a key criterion in the renovation of the SPAAK building and the development of all digital platforms; |
Or. en
Amendment 77
Kai Tegethoff
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 19 a. Believes no General Expenditure Allowance should be paid to former Members; calls therefore for the deletion of Article 42 subparagraph 4 of the Implementing Measures of the Members' Statute; |
Or. en
Amendment 78
Auke Zijlstra
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 19 a. Regrets that the House of European History intends to spend EUR 1 million on its collection, while European citizens are going through difficult economic times; |
Or. en
Amendment 79
Sandra Gómez López
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 19 b. Welcomes the recent initiatives endorsed by the Conference of Presidents and the Bureau to allow Members in the perinatal period to vote by proxy, recognising this as a positive step towards greater inclusiveness in parliamentary work and calls on all parties to swiftly implement the measure; insists, however, that the measure falls short of Parliament’s repeated calls to ensure voting rights not just for Members in the perinatal period, but also for Members on parental or paternity leave or facing certified long-term illness; |
Or. en
Amendment 80
Kai Tegethoff
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 19 b. Calls on the Bureau to revise the rules and to introduce a cooling-off period for former Members during which they cannot engage in lobbying or representational activities with the Parliament equal to the time during which Members receive a transitional allowance; |
Or. en
Amendment 81
Auke Zijlstra
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 19 b. Is very concerned that the European Parliament intends to spend budget on 'invitations to opinion multipliers from third countries'; poses question marks on the need and political neutrality; |
Or. en
Amendment 82
Kai Tegethoff, Maria Ohisalo
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 c (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 19 c. Highlights that outsourcing Parliament’s childcare services to for-profit companies has led to staff shortages, excessive absenteeism, precarious working conditions and contractor turnover, affecting the quality, continuity and stability of care, which in turn directly impacts children’s wellbeing and development; notes further that the application of Belgian labour law, including different holiday calendars to that of the Parliament, has a disruptive effect on the proper functioning of the crèches; calls on the Bureau and the Secretary-General to reconsider Parliament’s outsourcing model for childcare services and assess the progressive internalisation of staff starting from 2027, or, where outsourcing is maintained, to prioritise not-for-profit providers and introduce stricter tendering and contractual requirements ensuring high and fair labour standards, transparency and adequate investment in staff, including training, skills development, and staff wellbeing; |
Or. en
Amendment 83
Sandra Gómez López
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 c (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 19 c. Reiterates that decent working conditions for external staff should be a priority consideration in public procurement of Parliament as a matter of principle; calls on the Secretary-General to identify concrete means by which Parliament can contribute to the target of 80% collective bargaining coverage laid down in the EU Minimum Wage Directive in its host countries; |
Or. en
Amendment 84
Auke Zijlstra
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 c (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 19 c. Notes the intention to spend EUR 20 000 on a 'Committee of Independent Eminent Persons'; underlines that the European Parliament should spend money on the eminent citizens of Europe and not on a club of political friends; questions whether persons who are being paid are truly independent; |
Or. en
Amendment 85
Julien Sanchez
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 20. Reaffirms its call for the Secretary-General to emphasise the fundamental principle that all recruitments should be based on competency while also ensuring geographical balance among all Member States at every staff level; underscores that achieving fair geographical representation is essential to fostering a genuinely European public service; notes that Parliament has taken measures to support this objective, including the organisation of nationality-specific competitions; highlights the need to accelerate the competitions’ processes while maintaining a strict merit-based selection approach; | 20. Reaffirms its call for the Secretary-General to emphasise the fundamental principle that all recruitments should be based on competency ; highlights the need to accelerate the competitions’ processes while maintaining a strict merit-based selection approach; |
Or. en
Amendment 86
Sandra Gómez López
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 20. Reaffirms its call for the Secretary-General to emphasise the fundamental principle that all recruitments should be based on competency while also ensuring geographical balance among all Member States at every staff level; underscores that achieving fair geographical representation is essential to fostering a genuinely European public service; notes that Parliament has taken measures to support this objective, including the organisation of nationality-specific competitions; highlights the need to accelerate the competitions’ processes while maintaining a strict merit-based selection approach; | 20. Reaffirms its call for the Secretary-General to emphasise the fundamental principle that all recruitments should be based on competency while also ensuring geographical balance among all Member States at every staff level; underscores that achieving fair representation, also in terms of age and gender, is essential to fostering a genuinely European public service; notes that Parliament has taken measures to support this objective, including the organisation of nationality-specific competitions; highlights the need to accelerate the competitions’ processes while maintaining a strict merit-based selection approach; |
Or. en
Amendment 87
Victor Negrescu
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
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| 20. Reaffirms its call for the Secretary-General to emphasise the fundamental principle that all recruitments should be based on competency while also ensuring geographical balance among all Member States at every staff level; underscores that achieving fair geographical representation is essential to fostering a genuinely European public service; notes that Parliament has taken measures to support this objective, including the organisation of nationality-specific competitions; highlights the need to accelerate the competitions’ processes while maintaining a strict merit-based selection approach; | 20. Reaffirms its call for the Secretary-General to emphasise the fundamental principle that all recruitments should be based on competency while also ensuring geographical balance among all Member States at every staff level; underscores that achieving fair geographical representation is essential to fostering a genuinely European public service; notes that Parliament has taken measures to support this objective, including the organisation of nationality-specific competitions; highlights the need to accelerate the competitions’ processes while maintaining a strict merit-based selection approach; calls for a concrete roadmap with clear annual targets and monitoring indicators to ensure that all Member States are fairly represented at all levels of the administration, particularly in senior and middle management positions; |
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Amendment 88
Victor Negrescu
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 20 a. Calls for the launch of a pilot project to combat disinformation in Member States particularly exposed to hybrid threats, including Romania, in light of the growing impact of foreign information manipulation and interference, notably linked to the Russian Federation, in the region, focusing on digital literacy, cooperation with local authorities, civil society and independent media, and the development of tools to identify and counter coordinated manipulation campaigns, with appropriate financial support; |
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Amendment 89
Victor Negrescu
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 20 b. Calls for additional resources to be allocated to EPRS in order to strengthen evidence-based policymaking, including through enhanced foresight, impact assessments and accessible research outputs for Members; calls also for appropriate funding to be made available for the Reflection Group, in view of its contribution to political reflection and long-term policy thinking within the European Parliament; |
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Amendment 90
Victor Negrescu
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 c (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 20 c. Calls for a scaling up of outreach to young people, in particular through flagship initiatives such as the European Parliament Ambassador School Programme (EPAS), including awareness campaigns and educational activities in schools to promote media literacy and resilience against disinformation; calls, in this context, for increased and dedicated funding for printed educational materials for children from vulnerable backgrounds, including in rural and disadvantaged areas, to improve understanding of the European Union and its values; |
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Amendment 91
Victor Negrescu
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 d (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 20 d. Calls for the strengthening of the European Parliament’s Antenna Office in the Republic of Moldova through increased financial and human resources, in order to enhance strategic communication, support democratic resilience and counter disinformation in the region; |
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Amendment 92
Isabel Benjumea Benjumea
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 21. Highlights that multilingualism is a key principle on which Parliament’s work is based; asks that, where appropriate, Parliament capitalise on major technological evolutions in multilingualism-related services, including the development and use of AI; | 21. Highlights that multilingualism is a key principle on which Parliament’s work is based; recalls that Parliament’s work must therefore be guaranteed in the 24 official languages of the Union; asks that, where appropriate, Parliament capitalise on major technological evolutions in multilingualism-related services, including the development and use of AI; |
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Amendment 93
Julien Sanchez, Angéline Furet
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 21 a. Rejects the financing of the budget line relating to capacity-building programmes for parliaments of third countries, the programme for young political leaders from third countries, as well as invitations extended to opinion multipliers from third countries; considers that this constitutes unjustified interference and unnecessary expenditure falling outside the mandate of the European Parliament; underlines that public funds are being used for ideological activities with limited added value, while European citizens expect rigorous and responsible management of budgetary resources; recalls that the European Parliament should focus on its core legislative activities rather than financing programmes with no tangible impact for Europeans; |
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Amendment 94
Michalis Hadjipantela
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 21 a. Notes that mission expenses of Members and staff amount to EUR 163,2 million in 2027 (compared to EUR 116 in 2026); calls for a reflection of Parliament’s bodies on mission practices and a revision of mission rules and practices with the overall aim to reduce the number of missions, and the associated financial and environmental costs; |
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Amendment 95
Fabienne Keller, Joachim Streit, Lucia Yar
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 21 a. Calls on the Bureau not to index the GEA thus allowing for significant savings in the statutory costs; |
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Amendment 96
Sandra Gómez López
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 21 a. Highlights that requests voted by the Plenary should be implemented as a matter of high priority; |
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Amendment 97
Fabienne Keller, Lucia Yar
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 21 b. Welcomes the targeted revision of the European Electoral Act to allow Member States to introduce proxy voting — enabling MEPs who are taking advantage of maternity rules to delegate their plenary vote to another Member of their choice and allows the European Parliament to lead by example in advancing institutional fairness and inclusion; however, reiterates its request, adopted at Plenary level at several occasions, to the Bureau to start the work for the relevant bodies to reflect on a technical solution enabling Members to exercise their right to vote remotely, during benefiting from maternity or paternity leave, during a certified long-term illness taking advantage of the lessons learnt during the pandemic on the technical aspects of this voting method; |
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Amendment 98
Michalis Hadjipantela
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 21 b. Takes note of the judgement of 17 December 2025 by the General Court of the Court of Justice of the European Union confirming the legality of the measures adopted by the Bureau in 2023 regarding the Voluntary Pension Fund for Members; highlights that while these measures reduced the benefit obligation by 63 %, the fund remains in a very fragile financial situation; expects to receive an update of further developments regarding the Voluntary Pension Scheme; |
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Amendment 99
Julien Sanchez
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 22. Adopts the estimates for the financial year 2027; | deleted |
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