Sittings · Document
Draft report (2025/2148(DEC)) 2026-01-28
Discharge 2024: General budget of the EU - Court of Justice of the European Union
Committee on Budgetary Control
Amendment 1
Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
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| C. whereas the CJEU helps preserving the values of the Union and, through its case-law, works towards the building of Europe; | C. whereas the CJEU helps preserving the values of the Union and, through its case-law, works towards the building of Europe while remaining accountable to citizens through legal certainty, consistency of jurisprudence and respect for the limits of judicial interpretation; |
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Amendment 2
Cristian Terheş
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 1. Notes that the budget of the CJEU falls under MFF heading 7, ‘European public administration’, which amounted to EUR 13,3 billion in 2023 (representing 6,9 % of the total Union budget); notes that the CJEU’s budget of approximately EUR 0,5 billion represents approximately 3,76 % of the total administrative expenditure of the Union, which is a decrease from 3,9 % in 2023; | 1. Notes that the budget of the CJEU falls under MFF heading 7, ‘European public administration’, which amounted to EUR 13,3 billion in 2023 (representing 6,9 % of the total Union budget); notes that the CJEU’s budget of approximately EUR 0,5 billion represents approximately 3,76 % of the total administrative expenditure of the Union, which is a decrease from 3,9 % in 2023; highlights that, in cases relating to the investigation of the Union budget, the principles of due process and fundamental rights must be fully respected by all competent authorities; |
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Amendment 3
José Cepeda
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 4 a. Notes that personnel expenditure accounts for almost 80 % of the CJEU budget and that salary updates exceeded initial forecasts in 2024; stresses that, while these increases were absorbed without additional budgetary reinforcements, their recurrent nature raises questions as regards medium-term budgetary sustainability under current MFF constraints; calls for enhanced multiannual workforce and expenditure planning, without undermining judicial independence; |
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Amendment 4
Caterina Chinnici
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 6. Agrees that that the ability of the CJEU to respond to an ever increasing workload has been challenged on the one hand by the Commission’s guidelines for the preparation of the budget that limit the increase for all non-salary related expenditure to a maximum of 2 % and discourage requests for new posts, and, on the other hand, EPSO’s failure to provide Union institutions with a reasonably sized pool of successful candidates from competitions from which to recruit; notes moreover that inflationary effects of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine continued to create budgetary pressure for the CJEU through e.g. rising cost of missions or an increase in the prices of contracted goods and services; commends the CJEU for its measures mitigating such effects by reducing the number of missions, containing energy spending and, above all, applying a prioritisation of projects when preparing budget estimates; acknowledges the need of all Union institutions to improve their budget management by also taking into account price volatility, especially in the energy sector, when concluding contracts with service providers; | 6. Agrees that that the ability of the CJEU to respond to an ever increasing workload has been challenged on the one hand by the Commission’s guidelines for the preparation of the budget that limit the increase for all non-salary related expenditure to a maximum of 2 % and discourage requests for new posts, and, on the other hand, EPSO’s failure to provide Union institutions with a reasonably sized pool of successful candidates from competitions from which to recruit; notes moreover that inflationary effects of the illegal Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine continued to create budgetary pressure for the CJEU through e.g. rising cost of missions or an increase in the prices of contracted goods and services; commends the CJEU for its measures mitigating such effects by reducing the number of missions, containing energy spending and, above all, applying a prioritisation of projects when preparing budget estimates; acknowledges the need of all Union institutions to improve their budget management by also taking into account price volatility, especially in the energy sector, when concluding contracts with service providers; calls on the CJEU to continue enhancing cost-efficiency and proactive budget planning to preserve judicial quality within the available resources; |
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Amendment 5
Pasquale Tridico
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 8. Notes with satisfaction that its mission budget for CJEU’s members and staff decreased for a second year in a row, from EUR 638 000 in 2023 to EUR 616 000 in 2024, representing a decrease of approx. 3,3 %; | 8. Notes with satisfaction that its mission budget for CJEU’s members and staff decreased for a second year in a row, from EUR 638 000 in 2023 to EUR 616 000 in 2024, representing a decrease of approx. 3,44 %; |
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Amendment 6
Caterina Chinnici
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 9. Notes with appreciation from the CJEU replies to the questionnaire for the 2024 discharge the efforts made by the CJEU to complete the judicial reform for the partial transfer of jurisdiction to give preliminary rulings from the Court of Justice to the General Court and allow for the implementation of the new regulatory framework as of 1 October 2024; notes in this context the reorganisation of the structure of the General Court, the modification of CJEU’s rules of procedure (RoP), the adoption of a new set of practice rules of the General Court for the implementation of the RoP, the adoption of a new decision on the lodging and service of procedural documents through e-Curia, the development of a new software (‘One-stop-shop’) for swift analysis and processing of cases and the harmonisation of practices of the registries of the two courts in 2024; notes with appreciation that during the first three months after entry into force of the reform, 20 preliminary rulings were already transferred to the General Court, thus marking the first results towards a more balanced distribution of the workload between the two courts; notes that the sole additional costs associated with implementing the judicial reform were IT-related ones, for the development of the One-stop-shop, amounting to approximately EUR 805 000, while in terms of staff the reform was kept budgetary neutral through redeployment of posts and duties within the institution; | 9. Notes with appreciation from the CJEU replies to the questionnaire for the 2024 discharge the efforts made by the CJEU to complete the judicial reform for the partial transfer of jurisdiction to give preliminary rulings from the Court of Justice to the General Court and allow for the implementation of the new regulatory framework as of 1 October 2024; notes in this context the reorganisation of the structure of the General Court, the modification of CJEU’s rules of procedure (RoP), the adoption of a new set of practice rules of the General Court for the implementation of the RoP, the adoption of a new decision on the lodging and service of procedural documents through e-Curia, the development of a new software (‘One-stop-shop’) for swift analysis and processing of cases and the harmonisation of practices of the registries of the two courts in 2024; recognises that the digitalisation of judicial case-handling contributes to greater efficiency and quality of judicial outcomes; notes with appreciation that during the first three months after entry into force of the reform, 20 preliminary rulings were already transferred to the General Court, thus marking the first results towards a more balanced distribution of the workload between the two courts; notes that the sole additional costs associated with implementing the judicial reform were IT-related ones, for the development of the One-stop-shop, amounting to approximately EUR 805 000, while in terms of staff the reform was kept budgetary neutral through redeployment of posts and duties within the institution; encourages the CJEU to further monitor and report on the impact of digital tools on processing times and workload balance; |
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Amendment 7
Gilles Boyer, Olivier Chastel, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, Michal Wiezik, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 9. Notes with appreciation from the CJEU replies to the questionnaire for the 2024 discharge the efforts made by the CJEU to complete the judicial reform for the partial transfer of jurisdiction to give preliminary rulings from the Court of Justice to the General Court and allow for the implementation of the new regulatory framework as of 1 October 2024; notes in this context the reorganisation of the structure of the General Court, the modification of CJEU’s rules of procedure (RoP), the adoption of a new set of practice rules of the General Court for the implementation of the RoP, the adoption of a new decision on the lodging and service of procedural documents through e-Curia, the development of a new software (‘One-stop-shop’) for swift analysis and processing of cases and the harmonisation of practices of the registries of the two courts in 2024; notes with appreciation that during the first three months after entry into force of the reform, 20 preliminary rulings were already transferred to the General Court, thus marking the first results towards a more balanced distribution of the workload between the two courts; notes that the sole additional costs associated with implementing the judicial reform were IT-related ones, for the development of the One-stop-shop, amounting to approximately EUR 805 000, while in terms of staff the reform was kept budgetary neutral through redeployment of posts and duties within the institution; | 9. Notes with appreciation from the CJEU replies to the questionnaire for the 2024 discharge the efforts made by the CJEU to complete the judicial reform for the partial transfer of jurisdiction to give preliminary rulings from the Court of Justice to the General Court and allow for the implementation of the new regulatory framework as of 1 October 2024; notes in this context the reorganisation of the structure of the General Court, the modification of CJEU’s rules of procedure (RoP), the adoption of a new set of practice rules of the General Court for the implementation of the RoP, the adoption of a new decision on the lodging and service of procedural documents through e-Curia, the development of a new software (‘One-stop-shop’) for swift analysis and processing of cases and the harmonisation of practices of the registries of the two courts in 2024; notes with appreciation that during the first three months after entry into force of the reform, 20 preliminary rulings were already transferred to the General Court, thus marking the first results towards a more balanced distribution of the workload between the two courts; notes that the sole additional costs associated with implementing the judicial reform were IT-related ones, for the development of the One-stop-shop, amounting to approximately EUR 805 000, while in terms of staff the reform was kept budgetary neutral through redeployment of posts and duties within the institution; calls on the Court of Justice to present, for the next discharge procedure a comprehensive ex post evaluation of the reform, including its impact on the duration of proceedings and the distribution of workload between the two courts; |
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Amendment 8
José Cepeda
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 9. Notes with appreciation from the CJEU replies to the questionnaire for the 2024 discharge the efforts made by the CJEU to complete the judicial reform for the partial transfer of jurisdiction to give preliminary rulings from the Court of Justice to the General Court and allow for the implementation of the new regulatory framework as of 1 October 2024; notes in this context the reorganisation of the structure of the General Court, the modification of CJEU’s rules of procedure (RoP), the adoption of a new set of practice rules of the General Court for the implementation of the RoP, the adoption of a new decision on the lodging and service of procedural documents through e-Curia, the development of a new software (‘One-stop-shop’) for swift analysis and processing of cases and the harmonisation of practices of the registries of the two courts in 2024; notes with appreciation that during the first three months after entry into force of the reform, 20 preliminary rulings were already transferred to the General Court, thus marking the first results towards a more balanced distribution of the workload between the two courts; notes that the sole additional costs associated with implementing the judicial reform were IT-related ones, for the development of the One-stop-shop, amounting to approximately EUR 805 000, while in terms of staff the reform was kept budgetary neutral through redeployment of posts and duties within the institution; | 9. Notes with appreciation from the CJEU replies to the questionnaire for the 2024 discharge the efforts made by the CJEU to complete the judicial reform for the partial transfer of jurisdiction to give preliminary rulings from the Court of Justice to the General Court and allow for the implementation of the new regulatory framework as of 1 October 2024; notes in this context the reorganisation of the structure of the General Court, the modification of CJEU’s rules of procedure (RoP), the adoption of a new set of practice rules of the General Court for the implementation of the RoP, the adoption of a new decision on the lodging and service of procedural documents through e-Curia, the development of a new software (‘One-stop-shop’) for swift analysis and processing of cases and the harmonisation of practices of the registries of the two courts in 2024; notes with appreciation that during the first three months after entry into force of the reform, 20 preliminary rulings were already transferred to the General Court, thus marking the first results towards a more balanced distribution of the workload between the two courts; notes that the sole additional costs associated with implementing the judicial reform were IT-related ones, for the development of the One-stop-shop, amounting to approximately EUR 805 000, while in terms of staff the reform was kept budgetary neutral through redeployment of posts and duties within the institution; calls on the CJEU to report, in the context of future discharge procedures, on the concrete impact of the judicial reform on efficiency, duration of proceedings and workload distribution; |
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Amendment 9
Pasquale Tridico
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 9. Notes with appreciation from the CJEU replies to the questionnaire for the 2024 discharge the efforts made by the CJEU to complete the judicial reform for the partial transfer of jurisdiction to give preliminary rulings from the Court of Justice to the General Court and allow for the implementation of the new regulatory framework as of 1 October 2024; notes in this context the reorganisation of the structure of the General Court, the modification of CJEU’s rules of procedure (RoP), the adoption of a new set of practice rules of the General Court for the implementation of the RoP, the adoption of a new decision on the lodging and service of procedural documents through e-Curia, the development of a new software (‘One-stop-shop’) for swift analysis and processing of cases and the harmonisation of practices of the registries of the two courts in 2024; notes with appreciation that during the first three months after entry into force of the reform, 20 preliminary rulings were already transferred to the General Court, thus marking the first results towards a more balanced distribution of the workload between the two courts; notes that the sole additional costs associated with implementing the judicial reform were IT-related ones, for the development of the One-stop-shop, amounting to approximately EUR 805 000, while in terms of staff the reform was kept budgetary neutral through redeployment of posts and duties within the institution; | 9. Notes with appreciation from the CJEU replies to the questionnaire for the 2024 discharge the efforts made by the CJEU to complete the judicial reform for the partial transfer of jurisdiction to give preliminary rulings from the Court of Justice to the General Court and allow for the implementation of the new regulatory framework as of 1 October 2024; notes in this context the reorganisation of the structure of the General Court, the modification of CJEU’s rules of procedure (RoP), the adoption of a new set of practice rules of the General Court for the implementation of the RoP, the adoption of a new decision on the lodging and service of procedural documents through e-Curia, the development of a new software (‘One-stop-shop’) for swift analysis and processing of cases and the harmonisation of practices of the registries of the two courts in 2024; notes with appreciation that during the first three months after entry into force of the reform, 19 preliminary rulings were already transferred to the General Court, thus marking the first results towards a more balanced distribution of the workload between the two courts; notes that the sole additional costs associated with implementing the judicial reform were IT-related ones, for the development of the One-stop-shop, amounting to approximately EUR 805 000, while in terms of staff the reform was kept budgetary neutral through redeployment of posts and duties within the institution; |
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Amendment 10
Cristian Terheş
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 10. Notes that, in 2024, the Court of Justice ruled on 12 cases concerning the principle of primacy of Union law, of which 10 cases of preliminary rulings and two cases of infringement; reiterates that the principle of primacy of Union law, which ensures the uniform interpretation and application of Union law across all Member States and safeguards the rule of law as a core value of the Union is fundamental; strongly reaffirms that the primacy of Union law is the cornerstone of the Union’s legal order and highlights the pivotal role of the CJEU in upholding the rule of law across the Union; | 10. Notes that, in 2024, the Court of Justice ruled on 12 cases concerning the principle of primacy of Union law, of which 10 cases of preliminary rulings and two cases of infringement; reiterates that the principle of primacy of Union law, which ensures the uniform interpretation and application of Union law across all Member States and safeguards the rule of law as a core value of the Union is fundamental; strongly reaffirms that the primacy of Union law is the cornerstone of the Union’s legal order and highlights the pivotal role of the CJEU in upholding the rule of law across the Union; notes, in this regard, that Article 4(2) of the Treaty on European Union provides that "The Union shall respect the equality of Member States before the Treaties as well as their national identities, inherent in their fundamental structures, political and constitutional, inclusive of regional and local self-government. It shall respect their essential State functions [...]”; emphasises that supremacy of national constitutions remains the absolute principle which governs the relationship between the constitutions of the Member States and Union law; |
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Amendment 11
Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 10. Notes that, in 2024, the Court of Justice ruled on 12 cases concerning the principle of primacy of Union law, of which 10 cases of preliminary rulings and two cases of infringement; reiterates that the principle of primacy of Union law, which ensures the uniform interpretation and application of Union law across all Member States and safeguards the rule of law as a core value of the Union is fundamental; strongly reaffirms that the primacy of Union law is the cornerstone of the Union’s legal order and highlights the pivotal role of the CJEU in upholding the rule of law across the Union; | 10. Notes that, in 2024, the Court of Justice ruled on 12 cases concerning the principle of primacy of Union law, of which 10 cases of preliminary rulings and two cases of infringement; reiterates that the principle of primacy of Union law, which ensures the uniform interpretation and application of Union law across all Member States and safeguards the rule of law as a core value of the Union is fundamental; strongly reaffirms that the primacy of Union law is the cornerstone of the Union’s legal order and highlights the pivotal role of the CJEU in upholding the rule of law across the Union, while recalling that the application of the principle of primacy must remain firmly grounded in the Treaties and exercised with due respect for national constitutional identities, in accordance with Article 4(2) TEU; |
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Amendment 12
Arno Bausemer
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 12. Agrees with the CJEU that the Commission, as guardian of the treaties, should monitor Member States’ compliance with CJEU rulings, but reiterate its call on the Court to set a mechanism to identify best and poor practices among Member States; | deleted |
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Amendment 13
Gilles Boyer, Olivier Chastel, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, Michal Wiezik, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 12. Agrees with the CJEU that the Commission, as guardian of the treaties, should monitor Member States’ compliance with CJEU rulings, but reiterate its call on the Court to set a mechanism to identify best and poor practices among Member States; | 12. Agrees with the CJEU that the Commission, as guardian of the treaties, should monitor Member States’ compliance with CJEU rulings; reiterates its call on the Court, strictly within the limits of its role, to set a mechanism to identify best and poor practices among Member States; |
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Amendment 14
Gilles Boyer, Olivier Chastel, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, Michal Wiezik, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 14. Notes that the average duration of proceedings for the cases closed by the Court of Justice was 17,7 months in 2024 compared to 16,1 months in 2023, whereas the respective increase by approximately six weeks was due to the complexity and voluminosity of some files (such as actions brought in 2020 against the Union’s so-called ‘mobility pack’ and closed in 2024); notes that the average duration for the cases closed by judgement or by order by the General Court increased from 18,2 months in 2023 to 18,5 months in 2024; | 14. Notes that the average duration of proceedings for the cases closed by the Court of Justice was 17,7 months in 2024 compared to 16,1 months in 2023, whereas the respective increase by approximately six weeks was due to the complexity and voluminosity of some files (such as actions brought in 2020 against the Union’s so-called ‘mobility pack’ and closed in 2024); notes that the average duration for the cases closed by judgement or by order by the General Court increased from 18,2 months in 2023 to 18,5 months in 2024; stresses that the timeliness of judicial proceedings must remain a core performance objective, as excessive length directly affects legal certainty for citizens, national courts and economic operators; |
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Amendment 15
Arno Bausemer
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 16. Welcomes the performance-based approach developed by the CJEU, allowing the CJEU to take decisions based on the level of achievement of its objectives, measured through a set of workload and operational indicators (e.g. cost-efficiency, project completion rates, user satisfaction and resource optimisation) tailored to each department; notes that the key performance indicators used by the CJEU cover a wide range of specific areas in support of the five management objectives relating to the proper functioning of the two courts, digitalisation and emerging technologies, openness and transparency, multilingualism and human resources management; | deleted |
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Amendment 16
Caterina Chinnici
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 16. Welcomes the performance-based approach developed by the CJEU, allowing the CJEU to take decisions based on the level of achievement of its objectives, measured through a set of workload and operational indicators (e.g. cost-efficiency, project completion rates, user satisfaction and resource optimisation) tailored to each department; notes that the key performance indicators used by the CJEU cover a wide range of specific areas in support of the five management objectives relating to the proper functioning of the two courts, digitalisation and emerging technologies, openness and transparency, multilingualism and human resources management; | 16. Welcomes the performance-based approach developed by the CJEU, allowing the CJEU to take decisions based on the level of achievement of its objectives, measured through a set of workload and operational indicators (e.g. cost-efficiency, project completion rates, user satisfaction and resource optimisation) tailored to each department; notes that the key performance indicators used by the CJEU cover a wide range of specific areas in support of the five management objectives relating to the proper functioning of the two courts, digitalisation and emerging technologies, openness and transparency, multilingualism and human resources management; highlights the need for the CJEU to ensure that these indicators are transparent, outcome-oriented and regularly reviewed to support effective management and accountability; |
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Amendment 17
Caterina Chinnici
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 17. Welcomes its approach revised in 2024 regarding the return on investment of innovation initiatives, by taking into account cost evaluation through parameters such as implementation and personnel efforts, annual maintenance, contractors cost and other types of costs, as well as evaluation of benefits through parameters such as projected gains, strategic advantages and number of users impacted; | 17. Welcomes its approach revised in 2024 regarding the return on investment of innovation initiatives, by taking into account cost evaluation through parameters such as implementation and personnel efforts, annual maintenance, contractors cost and other types of costs, as well as evaluation of benefits through parameters such as projected gains, strategic advantages and number of users impacted; notes that in 2024, the CJEU also made a thorough revision of its system to follow project management and financial tracking of projects, with a view to ensuring a complete reporting and control over its time-based digitalisation consultancy services by 2025; invites the CJEU to keep the discharge authority updated on this matter; |
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Amendment 18
Caterina Chinnici
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 20. Notes that the Court of Justice is composed of 27 Judges and 11 Advocates General and the General Court is composed of 54 Judges; notes further that nine new Judges at the Court of Justice and two new Judges at the General Court took office on account of partial replacement in 2024; regrets that gender composition of the Court of Justice and the General Court continues to be very unbalanced; expresses its appreciation of the letter from the President of the General Court to the President of the Conference of the Representatives of the Member States in 2024, calling on Member States to take the need for gender balance into account when nominating candidates for the replacement of Judges and Advocates General; renews its call on Member States to take the need for gender balance into account when nominating candidates for the replacement of Judges; | 20. Notes that the Court of Justice is composed of 27 Judges and 11 Advocates General and the General Court is composed of 54 Judges; notes further that nine new Judges at the Court of Justice and two new Judges at the General Court took office on account of partial replacement in 2024; regrets that gender composition of the Court of Justice and the General Court continues to be very unbalanced; expresses its appreciation of the letter from the President of the General Court to the President of the Conference of the Representatives of the Member States in 2024, calling on Member States to take the need for gender balance into account when nominating candidates for the replacement of Judges and Advocates General; renews its call on Member States to take the need for gender balance into account when nominating candidates for the replacement of Judges, while ensuring that nominations continue to be based on merit, qualification and independence criteria; |
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Amendment 19
Gilles Boyer, Olivier Chastel, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, Michal Wiezik, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 21. Notes that, in 2024, the staff of the CJEU was composed of 60,70 % women and 39,30 % men; notes that women representation was the highest in assistant grades (69,14 %), while regrettably it was the lowest in senior management positions (35,71 %); notes further an increase in the distribution of women in middle management positions from 43,33 % in 2023 to 51,61 % in 2024; notes with satisfaction from the management report of the authorising officer by delegation for 2024 an upward trend in the representation of women in management posts overall, from 37,50 % in 2018 to 48,70 % in 2024; | 21. Notes that, in 2024, the staff of the CJEU was composed of 60,70 % women and 39,30 % men; notes that women representation was the highest in assistant grades (69,14 %), while regrettably it was the lowest in senior management positions (35,71 %); notes further an increase in the distribution of women in middle management positions from 43,33 % in 2023 to 51,61 % in 2024; notes with satisfaction from the management report of the authorising officer by delegation for 2024 an upward trend in the representation of women in management posts overall, from 37,50 % in 2018 to 48,70 % in 2024; stresses that the persistent under representation of women in senior management positions remains a concern and encourages the court to continue strenghtening targeted measures aimed at supporting carreer progression and leadership pathways for women, in full respect of the principles of merit and transparency; |
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Amendment 20
José Cepeda
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 21 a. Welcomes the creation of an action plan on the Istanbul Convention which aligns actions, makes recommendations and organises informative and training actions for all staff in order to prevent harassment cases; takes notes of further actions announced, which include continuing the collaboration with national organisations working in the field of preventing violence against women, additional awareness-raising initiatives and training sessions that highlight, in particular, the impact of microaggressions and gender-based bias; regrets, in this regard, the lack of mandatory training for Members, as stated in the CJEU’s replies to the questionnaire for the 2024 discharge; urges therefore the inclusion of all individuals, both staff and Members, into obligatory training sessions in the field of preventing violence against women; |
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Amendment 21
Arno Bausemer
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 22. Notes with appreciation the variety of efforts and actions deployed by the CJEU among its staff, including at recruitment stage, in favour of equality, inclusion, mutual respect and diversity (D&I); notes in particular the launch in 2024 of a new training on D&I with a focus on prevention of micro-aggressions and, as of 2025, two new trainings on setting healthy boundaries to improve performance and on harassment-free environment organised following recommendations of CJEU’s interdepartmental working group on the Istanbul Convention; notes with appreciation CJEU’s personalised support measures (on tasks, working hours and workspaces), since 2022, for staff with disabilities, the institution’s participation at the disability awareness week organised in 2024 and the development as of 2025 of a pilot programme for trainees with disabilities; invites the CJEU to inform the discharge authority of the outcome of this latter programme; | 22. Notes that in 2024 the CJEU implemented measures and training courses for its staff; further notes that these measures were for internal staff development; |
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Amendment 22
Arno Bausemer
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 23. Welcomes that all Union nationalities are represented in the staff of the CJEU; notes however that certain nationalities are more represented than others, whereas some of them are largely over-represented; supports CJEU in stepping up its efforts to advertise vacancy notices as widely as possible through interinstitutional websites, social media networks and EPSO; notes from the follow-up report the CJEU’s commitment to analyse relevant data for the implementation of targeted actions aiming at improving geographical representation among its staff including trainees; welcomes the CJEU efforts to raise awareness of the traineeship programmes among national administrations and permanent representations of underrepresented Member States; notes with satisfaction that for traineeships within the framework of the European Judicial Training Network (EJTN), CJEU received in 2024 applications from three new Member States participating for the first time in its long-term training programme for national justice professionals; | 23. Notes that the staff of the CJEU includes nationals from all Member States; |
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Amendment 23
Caterina Chinnici
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 25. Commends the CJEU for its actions to address staff recruitment challenges and promote Luxembourg among young graduates as a place to work; notes with appreciation the CJEU’s contribution to the setting up and implementation of a housing allowance paid with retroactive effect from 1 January 2025 to staff at lower grades, the preparation of EPSO competitions specifically targeting staff to be employed in Luxembourg, as well as information sessions and summer schools; notes from the follow-up report that the CJEU piloted on behalf of the High Level Interinstitutional Group a project/survey to establish whether it would be feasible to contract rental services for temporary housing (i.e. for a maximum period of one year), at market price (or below) that would be paid directly by staff members; further notes that survey was successful and consequently the working group has submitted a service level agreement to the participating institutions to mandate the CJEU to conduct a real estate negotiation procedure with entities that have submitted suitable projects; invites the CJEU to keep the discharge authority informed of the follow-up on this matter; | 25. Commends the CJEU for its actions to address staff recruitment challenges and promote Luxembourg among young graduates as a place to work; notes with appreciation the CJEU’s contribution to the setting up and implementation of a housing allowance paid with retroactive effect from 1 January 2025 to staff at lower grades, the preparation of EPSO competitions specifically targeting staff to be employed in Luxembourg, as well as information sessions and summer schools; encourages intensified cooperation with EPSO and other institutions to broaden the pool of qualified candidates and strengthen competitive selection processes in specialised fields; notes from the follow-up report that the CJEU piloted on behalf of the High Level Interinstitutional Group a project/survey to establish whether it would be feasible to contract rental services for temporary housing (i.e. for a maximum period of one year), at market price (or below) that would be paid directly by staff members; further notes that survey was successful and consequently the working group has submitted a service level agreement to the participating institutions to mandate the CJEU to conduct a real estate negotiation procedure with entities that have submitted suitable projects; invites the CJEU to keep the discharge authority informed of the follow-up on this matter; |
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Amendment 24
Pasquale Tridico
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 27. Notes that in 2024 there were 19 burnout cases documented, of which eight new cases reported in 2024 and nine cases reported in 2023, whereas staff concerned received professional support and guidance; notes with appreciation that, in 2024, the CJEU remained a frontrunner on initiatives that promote physical and mental wellbeing of staff and address burnout and psychosocial risks, such as consultations with a social worker or a psychologist, lectures on mindfulness and digital balance, specialised workshops and awareness-raising activities on health issues, first aid training sessions and the recruitment of two part-time psychologists; acknowledges the success regarding the use of flexible working arrangements, including CJEU’s teleworking scheme, ultimately striving for a better staff work-life balance; | 27. Notes that in 2024 there were 17 burnout cases documented, of which eight new cases reported in 2024 and nine cases reported in 2023, whereas staff concerned received professional support and guidance; notes with appreciation that, in 2024, the CJEU remained a frontrunner on initiatives that promote physical and mental wellbeing of staff and address burnout and psychosocial risks, such as consultations with a social worker or a psychologist, lectures on mindfulness and digital balance, specialised workshops and awareness-raising activities on health issues, first aid training sessions and the recruitment of two part-time psychologists; acknowledges the success regarding the use of flexible working arrangements, including CJEU’s teleworking scheme, ultimately striving for a better staff work-life balance; |
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Amendment 25
Caterina Chinnici
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 29. Notes that, as requested in previous discharge recommendations, the new code of conduct (CoC) for officials and other servants of the CJEU reflecting the latter’s values and commitment to high ethical standards was adopted in March 2024; notes that the CoC includes provisions on conflict of interests, duty of loyalty, duty of confidentiality and discretion, outside activities, occupational activities after leaving the service and publications, provisions against harassment and also applies to seconded national experts and trainee judges hosted under the EJTN; notes with satisfaction that training on the CoC and the rights and obligations of staff are mandatory for newcomers and highly recommended to all CJEU staff, whereas a total of 747 persons (i.e. 32,80 % of the CJEU’s total number of officials and agents) participated in such trainings in 2024; further notes that similar training had been also offered to new CJEU members in 2024; notes with appreciation the CJEU’s network of ‘confidential counsellors’ who assist staff members in case of harassment, as well as the talent management programme offered to high-potential administrators that covers, inter alia,ethical leadership; | 29. Notes that, as requested in previous discharge recommendations, the new code of conduct (CoC) for officials and other servants of the CJEU reflecting the latter’s values and commitment to high ethical standards was adopted in March 2024; notes that the CoC includes provisions on conflict of interests, duty of loyalty, duty of confidentiality and discretion, outside activities, occupational activities after leaving the service and publications, provisions against harassment and also applies to seconded national experts and trainee judges hosted under the EJTN; notes that the CJEU has put in place all the information and training actions necessary to present and explain the CoC as widely as possible and to make staff fully comprehend the new rules and the broader legal framework they are part of; notes with satisfaction that training on the CoC and the rights and obligations of staff are mandatory for newcomers and highly recommended to all CJEU staff, whereas a total of 747 persons (i.e. 32,80 % of the CJEU’s total number of officials and agents) participated in such trainings in 2024; further notes that similar training had been also offered to new CJEU members in 2024; notes with appreciation the CJEU’s network of ‘confidential counsellors’ who assist staff members in case of harassment, as well as the talent management programme offered to high-potential administrators that covers, inter alia,ethical leadership; |
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Amendment 26
Gilles Boyer, Olivier Chastel, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, Michal Wiezik, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 29. Notes that, as requested in previous discharge recommendations, the new code of conduct (CoC) for officials and other servants of the CJEU reflecting the latter’s values and commitment to high ethical standards was adopted in March 2024; notes that the CoC includes provisions on conflict of interests, duty of loyalty, duty of confidentiality and discretion, outside activities, occupational activities after leaving the service and publications, provisions against harassment and also applies to seconded national experts and trainee judges hosted under the EJTN; notes with satisfaction that training on the CoC and the rights and obligations of staff are mandatory for newcomers and highly recommended to all CJEU staff, whereas a total of 747 persons (i.e. 32,80 % of the CJEU’s total number of officials and agents) participated in such trainings in 2024; further notes that similar training had been also offered to new CJEU members in 2024; notes with appreciation the CJEU’s network of ‘confidential counsellors’ who assist staff members in case of harassment, as well as the talent management programme offered to high-potential administrators that covers, inter alia,ethical leadership; | 29. Notes that, as requested in previous discharge recommendations, the new code of conduct (CoC) for officials and other servants of the CJEU reflecting the latter’s values and commitment to high ethical standards was adopted in March 2024; notes that the CoC includes provisions on conflict of interests, duty of loyalty, duty of confidentiality and discretion, outside activities, occupational activities after leaving the service and publications, provisions against harassment and also applies to seconded national experts and trainee judges hosted under the EJTN; notes with satisfaction that training on the CoC and the rights and obligations of staff are mandatory for newcomers and highly recommended to all CJEU staff, whereas a total of 747 persons (i.e. 32,80 % of the CJEU’s total number of officials and agents) participated in such trainings in 2024; further notes that similar training had been also offered to new CJEU members in 2024; notes with appreciation the CJEU’s network of ‘confidential counsellors’ who assist staff members in case of harassment, as well as the talent management programme offered to high-potential administrators that covers, inter alia,ethical leadership; encourages the Court to progressively strengthen the provision of training on the Code of conduct to all staff members without exception, to ensure a shared understanding of ethical standards across the institution; |
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Amendment 27
Pasquale Tridico
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 29. Notes that, as requested in previous discharge recommendations, the new code of conduct (CoC) for officials and other servants of the CJEU reflecting the latter’s values and commitment to high ethical standards was adopted in March 2024; notes that the CoC includes provisions on conflict of interests, duty of loyalty, duty of confidentiality and discretion, outside activities, occupational activities after leaving the service and publications, provisions against harassment and also applies to seconded national experts and trainee judges hosted under the EJTN; notes with satisfaction that training on the CoC and the rights and obligations of staff are mandatory for newcomers and highly recommended to all CJEU staff, whereas a total of 747 persons (i.e. 32,80 % of the CJEU’s total number of officials and agents) participated in such trainings in 2024; further notes that similar training had been also offered to new CJEU members in 2024; notes with appreciation the CJEU’s network of ‘confidential counsellors’ who assist staff members in case of harassment, as well as the talent management programme offered to high-potential administrators that covers, inter alia,ethical leadership; | 29. Notes that, as requested in previous discharge recommendations, the new code of conduct (CoC) for officials and other servants of the CJEU reflecting the latter’s values and commitment to high ethical standards was adopted in March 2024; notes that the CoC includes provisions on conflict of interests, duty of loyalty, duty of confidentiality and discretion, outside activities, occupational activities after leaving the service and publications, provisions against harassment and also applies to seconded national experts and trainee judges hosted under the EJTN; notes with satisfaction that training on the CoC and the rights and obligations of staff are mandatory for newcomers and highly recommended to all CJEU staff, whereas a total of 561 persons (i.e. 24,75 % of the CJEU’s total number of officials and agents) participated in such trainings in 2024; further notes that similar training had been also offered to new CJEU members in 2024; notes with appreciation the CJEU’s network of ‘confidential counsellors’ who assist staff members in case of harassment, as well as the talent management programme offered to high-potential administrators that covers, inter alia,ethical leadership; |
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Amendment 28
Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 37. Welcomes the CJEU’s engagement to enhance transparency, access to justice and public openness, thus contributing to foster public trust in the Union institutions, while balancing in other fundamental concerns such as judicial serenity, confidentiality of proceedings and protection of personal data; notes that, in 2024, the CJEU consolidated the streaming service for hearings of the Court of Justice and of the General Court on the Curia website, thus facilitating the access of citizens to the judicial activities of the CJEU; welcomes in this context, as a result of the judicial reform adopted in 2024, the increased transparency of the preliminary ruling procedure by allowing for the publication on the CJEU’s website of written observations within a reasonable time after the closure of the case; | 37. Welcomes the CJEU’s engagement to enhance transparency, access to justice and public openness, thus contributing to foster public trust in the Union institutions, while balancing in other fundamental concerns such as judicial serenity, confidentiality of proceedings and protection of personal data; emphasises that increased transparency must also serve to strengthen public trust in the Court’s jurisprudence; encourages the Court to continue efforts to improve the clarity, accessibility and predictability of its case-law, particularly in cases with significant constitutional or societal impact; notes that, in 2024, the CJEU consolidated the streaming service for hearings of the Court of Justice and of the General Court on the Curia website, thus facilitating the access of citizens to the judicial activities of the CJEU; welcomes in this context, as a result of the judicial reform adopted in 2024, the increased transparency of the preliminary ruling procedure by allowing for the publication on the CJEU’s website of written observations within a reasonable time after the closure of the case; |
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Amendment 29
Pasquale Tridico
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 38. Notes with satisfaction from the follow-up report that, following a successful pilot project launched in 2022 and the update of its RoP in 2024, the Court of Justice expanded the streaming service to include important cases heard by a Chamber of five Judges, as well as near-live-streaming of hearings of oral pleadings and live broadcasts of the delivery of judgments and of opinions of the Advocates General; notes further that since 1 September 2024 video recordings of hearings for the delivery of judgments and opinions remain permanently available on the CJEU’s website and video recordings of oral pleadings are accessible one month after the hearing; notes with appreciation that the General Court has taken similar measures to ensure expanded access of the public to its proceedings; | 38. Notes with satisfaction from the follow-up report that, following a successful pilot project launched in 2022 and the update of its RoP in 2024, the Court of Justice expanded the streaming service to include important cases heard by a Chamber of five Judges, as well as near-live-streaming of hearings of oral pleadings and live broadcasts of the delivery of judgments and of opinions of the Advocates General; notes further that since 1 September 2024 video recordings of hearings for the delivery of judgments and opinions remain permanently available on the CJEU’s website and video recordings of oral pleadings are accessible for one month after the hearing; notes with appreciation that the General Court has taken similar measures to ensure expanded access of the public to its proceedings; |
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Amendment 30
Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 43. Notes with interest the launch in 2024 of a pilot project providing all of the CJEU’s departments with access to AI assistants; underlines the importance of ensuring adherence to ethical principles when using AI tools and in particular to CJEU’s AI Guidelines adopted in 2024, thus ensuring human oversight in respect of the principle of independence of legal proceedings; highlights in this context the supervisory role of CJEU’s AI Management Board; commends the CJEU for the comprehensive training programme it has put in place in 2024, starting with an “AI awareness month” that included training sessions, roundtables animated by AI experts, webinars and bootcamps, thus taking a first and important step towards creating awareness of staff members about the CJEU’s AI strategy, guidelines and AI in general; notes that staff members also follow courses on change management, knowledge transfer, mentoring, and mental agility to support adaptation to emerging technologies; invites the CJEU to continue organising such training and awareness programmes; | 43. Notes with interest the launch in 2024 of a pilot project providing all of the CJEU’s departments with access to AI assistants; underlines the importance of ensuring adherence to ethical principles when using AI tools and in particular to CJEU’s AI Guidelines adopted in 2024, thus ensuring human oversight in respect of the principle of independence of legal proceedings; underlines that the use of AI tools in a judicial environment must never replace human legal reasoning or judicial discretion, nor undermine the personal responsibility of judges; highlights in this context the supervisory role of CJEU’s AI Management Board; commends the CJEU for the comprehensive training programme it has put in place in 2024, starting with an “AI awareness month” that included training sessions, roundtables animated by AI experts, webinars and bootcamps, thus taking a first and important step towards creating awareness of staff members about the CJEU’s AI strategy, guidelines and AI in general; notes that staff members also follow courses on change management, knowledge transfer, mentoring, and mental agility to support adaptation to emerging technologies; invites the CJEU to continue organising such training and awareness programmes; |
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Amendment 31
José Cepeda
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 45. Notes that cybersecurity operational capabilities were further strengthened in 2024 to comply with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2023/2841 and to address the rising number of cyberattacks; observes that no major cyberattacks occurred in 2024; notes with concern that an average of 142 security incidents per month were recorded and analysed, some requiring human intervention; | 45. Notes that cybersecurity operational capabilities were further strengthened in 2024 to comply with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2023/2841 and to address the rising number of cyberattacks; observes that no major cyberattacks occurred in 2024; notes with concern that an average of 142 security incidents per month were recorded and analysed, some requiring human intervention; underlines that this trend highlights the need for sustained and predictable investment in cybersecurity capabilities, staff training and interinstitutional cooperation, in line with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2023/2841; |
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Amendment 32
Gilles Boyer, Olivier Chastel, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, Michal Wiezik, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 45. Notes that cybersecurity operational capabilities were further strengthened in 2024 to comply with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2023/2841 and to address the rising number of cyberattacks; observes that no major cyberattacks occurred in 2024; notes with concern that an average of 142 security incidents per month were recorded and analysed, some requiring human intervention; | 45. Notes that cybersecurity operational capabilities were further strengthened in 2024 to comply with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2023/2841 and to address the rising number of cyberattacks; observes that no major cyberattacks occurred in 2024; notes with concern that an average of 142 security incidents per month were recorded and analysed, some requiring human intervention; emphasise that cybersecurity is a strategic investment, essential to safeguarding judicial independance, data integrity and the continuity of judicial activity; |
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Amendment 33
Pasquale Tridico
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 50. Commends the CJEU for its continued efforts and significant progress in reducing its environmental footprint in 2024, as demonstrated by its performance against the 2015 Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) baseline with reductions per Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) achieved in many types of consumptions/emissions (heating: - 37,5 %; electricity: -29,3 %; paper: -64,2 %, office and canteen waste: -40,4 %; greenhouse gas emissions: -30,20 %); notes an overall improvement when compared to reductions reported for 2023; acknowledges that these results, combined with market conditions, led to an 18 % reduction in energy expenditure compared to forecasts; commends in this context the robust integration of sustainability into the Court’s risk management and accountability framework, as required by its EMAS certification; | 50. Commends the CJEU for its continued efforts and significant progress in reducing its environmental footprint in 2024, as demonstrated by its performance against the 2015 Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) baseline with reductions per Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) achieved in many types of consumptions/emissions (heating: - 37,5 %; electricity: -29,3 %; paper: -64,2 %, office and canteen waste: -40,4 %; greenhouse gas emissions: -26,7 %); notes an overall improvement when compared to reductions reported for 2023; acknowledges that these results, combined with market conditions, led to an 18 % reduction in energy expenditure compared to forecasts; commends in this context the robust integration of sustainability into the Court’s risk management and accountability framework, as required by its EMAS certification; |
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Amendment 34
Arno Bausemer
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 52. Commends the CJEU for its rigorous approach to sustainable procurement, through the categorisation of calls for tenders based on the impact (‘light green’, ‘medium green’, ‘top green’) of their environmental clauses, the systematic use of tools such as the mandatory 'green performance' self-assessment and the consultation of the interinstitutional SPP Helpdesk; notes that in 2024, eleven major tenders above EUR 60 000 were ‘green purchases’, eight of which incorporated significant environmental clauses; welcomes in particular the successful implementation of the new catering contract, which requires sustainable food practices and holds the ISO 14001 certification, and the achievement of the objective to limit 'light green' tenders to well below the 50 % target; | deleted |
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Amendment 35
Pasquale Tridico
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 52. Commends the CJEU for its rigorous approach to sustainable procurement, through the categorisation of calls for tenders based on the impact (‘light green’, ‘medium green’, ‘top green’) of their environmental clauses, the systematic use of tools such as the mandatory 'green performance' self-assessment and the consultation of the interinstitutional SPP Helpdesk; notes that in 2024, eleven major tenders above EUR 60 000 were ‘green purchases’, eight of which incorporated significant environmental clauses; welcomes in particular the successful implementation of the new catering contract, which requires sustainable food practices and holds the ISO 14001 certification, and the achievement of the objective to limit 'light green' tenders to well below the 50 % target; | 52. Commends the CJEU for its rigorous approach to sustainable procurement, through the categorisation of calls for tenders based on the impact (‘light green’, ‘medium green’, ‘top green’) of their environmental clauses, the systematic use of tools such as the mandatory 'green performance' self-assessment and the consultation of the interinstitutional SPP Helpdesk; notes that in 2024, eight major tenders above EUR 60 000 were ‘green purchases’, six of which incorporated significant environmental clauses; welcomes in particular the successful implementation of the new catering contract, which requires sustainable food practices and holds the ISO 14001 certification, and the achievement of the objective to limit 'light green' tenders to well below the 50 % target; |
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Amendment 36
Ondřej Knotek, Julien Sanchez, Virginie Joron, Tamás Deutsch
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 52 a. Stresses that environmental initiatives within Union institutions must remain cost-effective and technology-neutral; calls on the Court to provide a transparent cost–benefit analysis of its green investments and procurement practices and to ensure that environmental considerations do not override efficiency, or budgetary discipline. |
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Amendment 37
Pasquale Tridico
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 60
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 60. Notes that, in 2024, the CJEU strengthened its efforts to engage with Union citizens by enhancing its outreach on social media; notes that, at the end of 2024, the number of subscribers to the CJEU’s LinkedIn account increased by 26 % and the number of followers on the CJEU’s two accounts on X (formerly Twitter) by 2,5 %,while the views on its YouTube channel increased by 236 % and the number of its YouTube subscribers increased by more than 400 % compared to the previous year; notes that the parabolic increase in views and subscribers was partly due to a promotional campaign organised by the CJEU; | 60. Notes that, in 2024, the CJEU strengthened its efforts to engage with Union citizens by enhancing its outreach on social media; notes that, at the end of 2024, the number of subscribers to the CJEU’s LinkedIn account increased by 26 % and the number of followers on the CJEU’s two accounts on X (formerly Twitter) by 2,5 %,while the views on its YouTube channel increased by 137% and the number of its YouTube subscribers increased by 329 % compared to the previous year; notes that the parabolic increase in views and subscribers was partly due to a promotional campaign organised by the CJEU; |
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Amendment 38
Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 60 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
| 60 a. Encourages the Court to further develop citizen-oriented communication tools, in particular by providing clear, accessible and legally accurate explanations of landmark judgments with significant implications for national legal orders, while fully respecting judicial independence and procedural confidentiality; |
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