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Estimates of revenue and expenditure for the financial year 2027 – Section I – European Parliament

TA-10-2026-0155 · P10_TA(2026)0155 · PE785.303

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Parliament adopts its estimates of revenue and expenditure for 2027, setting the overall level at EUR 2 656 435 753, an increase of 1.98% over the 2026 budget. The resolution covers budget priorities including statutory obligations, digital transition, cybersecurity, AI, buildings, green initiatives, accessibility, and staff matters.

Key points

  1. Endorses the Conciliation agreement setting the 2027 budget increase at 1.98%, with reductions on specific budget lines totaling EUR 10 554 000 and increases of EUR 1 514 900 for political foundations and former Members' activities.
  2. Notes that almost two-thirds of the budget is fixed by statutory obligations; salary indexation forecast at 2.2% for July 2026 and 2.3% for July 2027.
  3. Welcomes exceptional direct aid for trainees in Luxembourg up to EUR 500 per month from 2027 and calls for accessibility for traineeships regardless of place of work.
  4. Requests the Secretary-General to monitor the Parliamentary Assistance Allowance budget line and take action if there is a risk of insufficient resources.
  5. Notes that Parliament requests no additional posts for 2027, the fourth year in a row.
  6. Calls for strengthened reporting on the Action Plan on administrative simplification and regular updates to the Committee on Budgets.
  7. Calls on Parliament's administration to complete recovery proceedings related to suspected misuse of Union funds by the former Identity and Democracy group and refer evidence to OLAF and EPPO.
  8. Notes the IT budget of EUR 202.4 million (7.6% of total) and cybersecurity allocation of EUR 16.9 million, with a planned increase to 10% of ICT budget.
  9. Welcomes AI investments of EUR 1 million and calls for increased use of AI with safeguards for ethics and data protection.
  10. Takes note of the SPAAK renovation starting in 2027 with a total budget of EUR 455 million and EUR 77.67 million foreseen for 2027, not included in the 2027 budget.
  11. Calls for reflection on mission practices to reduce missions and associated costs, and encourages low-carbon transport alternatives.
  12. Calls for an independent external audit of the tender procedure for the Wayenberg Crèche contract and of its implementation.

Who is affected

  • Members of the European Parliament and their assistants, as the resolution addresses allowances and mission rules.
  • Parliament's administration and staff, including trainees, as it sets budget priorities and requests monitoring.
  • Visitors and citizens, through Europa Experiences and the pan-European memorial.
  • Persons with disabilities, as the budget provides EUR 2.07 million for accessibility in Strasbourg.
  • Parents and young children, through childcare facilities and family rooms.

Figures and deadlines

  • EUR 2 656 435 753: overall level of estimates for 2027.
  • 1.98%: increase over the 2026 budget.
  • EUR 10 554 000: total reductions on budget lines.
  • EUR 1 514 900: increase for political foundations and former Members' activities.
  • 2.2% and 2.3%: salary indexation forecasts for July 2026 and July 2027.
  • EUR 500 per month: exceptional direct aid for trainees in Luxembourg.
  • EUR 202.4 million: total IT budget in 2027 estimates.
  • EUR 455 million: overall budget for SPAAK renovation.

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