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DRAFT OPINION (2024/2019(DEC))

On discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2023, Section III – Commission

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Committee on Transport and Tourism · Rapporteur: Gheorghe Falcă

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The Committee on Transport and Tourism gives its opinion on the 2023 budget discharge for the Commission, noting the Court of Auditors' findings and highlighting transport achievements. It welcomes high execution of funds by DG MOVE, effective CINEA work on CEF-T, progress in Horizon Europe transport research, and alignment with Green Deal goals. It also acknowledges support for Ukraine, sanctions work, and the military mobility study.

Committee position. The Committee on Transport and Tourism suggests that the Committee on Budgetary Control incorporate these points into its motion for a resolution on discharge for 2023.

Key points

  1. Takes notice of the Court's opinion that 2023 accounts are fair, but regrets the increased error rate from 4.2% to 5.6%, which is material and pervasive.
  2. Welcomes DG MOVE's very high execution of commitment and payment appropriations (100% and 99%), with total payments of EUR 453.58 million, mostly operational.
  3. Commends CINEA's effective implementation of CEF-T, noting the 2023 call made EUR 7 billion available for transport infrastructure projects.
  4. Acknowledges successful completion of two major transport calls under Horizon Europe's Cluster 5 Work Programme, leading to new research and innovation projects.
  5. Welcomes 2023 work focused on sustainability and reducing transport emissions, including conclusion of negotiations on FuelEU Maritime, ReFuelEU Aviation, and the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive revision.
  6. Appreciates that supporting Ukraine remained a key priority, with DG MOVE involved in developing transport-related sanctions against Russia and Belarus.
  7. Acknowledges DG MOVE's contribution to preparatory work leading to the European Council decision to open accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova.
  8. Highlights that the Commission and the European External Action Service launched a study on main military mobility corridors for large-scale short-notice movements under the Action Plan on Military Mobility 2.0.

Who is affected

  • DG MOVE and CINEA are praised for their execution and implementation, implying continued support.
  • Ukraine, Moldova, Russia, and Belarus are affected by sanctions and accession negotiations.
  • Military mobility corridors study affects EU defence and transport planning.

Figures and deadlines

  • Error rate increased from 4.2% to 5.6% in 2023 budget expenditure.
  • DG MOVE executed 100% of commitment and 99% of payment appropriations in 2023.
  • Total payments by DG MOVE amounted to EUR 453.58 million, with administrative part less than 0.1%.
  • CEF-T call made EUR 7 billion available for transport infrastructure projects in 2023.