3 Budget & emergency funds ·decision 3 of 20 on Wednesday, 7 May 2025

Discharge 2023: EU general budget – Commission, executive agencies and European Development Funds

Committee report by Niclas Herbst · voted 13:24–13:40

Budget decisions: the annual budget, amending budgets, solidarity and adjustment funds, and discharge (approving how a budget was spent).

Adopted by a large majority 412 for · 245 against · 5 abstained (62 % in favour) EU budget & funds Discharge & spending control

The vote ✦ In short Full text Procedure

What Parliament decided

Adopted Discharge decision adopted by a large majority

Parliament voted on its discharge decision for this budget; whether discharge was granted, refused or postponed is set out in the report.

For 412 Against 245 Abstained 5

Final vote at 13:24 · 62% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →

Who backed it

The Left ✗
Verts/ALE ✓
S&D ✓
Renew ✓
PPE ✓
ECR ✗
PfE ✗
ESN ✗
NI ✗

Backed by Verts/ALE, S&D, Renew and PPE; opposed by The Left, ECR, PfE and ESN.

✦ What this vote decides · AI summary, based on the text voted on

Parliament approved the EU general budget for 2023, covering the Commission and several executive agencies. This decision grants discharge, meaning the spending is approved. The decision will be forwarded to the Council, the Commission, and other bodies.

How the vote unfolded · 120 ballots

Before the final vote, MEPs decided on 64 amendments (7 adopted, 57 rejected) and 53 parts of the text voted on separately (25 adopted, 25 rejected, 3 lapsed).

Roll calls requested by The Left, Verts/ALE, PPE, ECR, PfE, ESN · split votes by Renew, PfE (3) · separate votes by Renew, PfE.

adopted rejected lapsed square = amendment circle = part of the text decisive vote Solid = roll call (click for every MEP’s vote); faded = no individual positions

All 120 ballots in voting order

1. Final vote 13:24 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – Proposal for a decision

Adopted

2. Proposals for decisions

— no individual positions recorded

Adopted

3. Amendment 53 to paragraph 1 13:24 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – § 1 – Am 53 requested by PfE

Rejected

4. Amendment 54, adding text after paragraph 1 13:24 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – After § 1 – Am 54 requested by PfE

Rejected

5. Amendment 55, adding text after paragraph 1 13:24 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – After § 1 – Am 55 requested by PfE

Rejected

6. Amendment 56 to paragraph 2 13:24 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – § 2 – Am 56 requested by Verts/ALE, PfE

Rejected

7. Amendment 38, adding text after paragraph 3 13:25 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – After § 3 – Am 38 requested by ESN

Rejected

8. Amendment 39, adding text after paragraph 3 13:25 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – After § 3 – Am 39 requested by ESN

Rejected

9. Amendment 57, adding text after paragraph 3 13:25 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – After § 3 – Am 57 requested by PfE

Rejected

10. Vote on text inserted after paragraph 3

— no individual positions recorded

Rejected

11. Amendment 59, adding text after paragraph 3 13:25 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – After § 3 – Am 59 requested by PfE

Rejected

12. Amendment 60 to paragraph 4 13:25 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – § 4 – Am 60 requested by PfE

Rejected

13. Vote on text inserted after paragraph 9

— no individual positions recorded

Rejected

14. Separate vote on paragraph 10 requested by PfE

— no individual positions recorded

Adopted

15. Amendment 4, adding text after paragraph 10 13:26 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – After § 10 – Am 4 requested by The Left

Rejected

16. Vote on text inserted after paragraph 10

— no individual positions recorded

Rejected

17. Vote on text inserted after paragraph 10

— no individual positions recorded

Rejected

18. Vote on text inserted after paragraph 10

— no individual positions recorded

Rejected

19. Vote on text inserted after paragraph 12

— no individual positions recorded

Rejected

20. Amendment 15 to paragraph 13 13:26 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – § 13 – Am 15 requested by ECR

Rejected

21. Amendment 5, adding text after paragraph 13 13:26 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – After § 13 – Am 5 requested by The Left

Rejected

22. Vote on text inserted after paragraph 13

— no individual positions recorded

Rejected

23. Amendment 16 to paragraph 15 13:26 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – § 15 – Am 16 requested by ECR

Rejected

24. Amendment 17 to paragraph 16 13:27 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – § 16 – Am 17 requested by ECR

Adopted

25. Paragraph 16 — part 1 of 3 Part 1: ‘Underlines that it is imperative for the credibility of the Union that the Commission ensures that no Union funds are allocated to individuals or organisations linked to any kind of terrorist movements or any other movement expressing extremist views, inciting violence and/or hatred, that are directly in opposition to the European Union’s fundamental values, including Islamist, anti-Semitic and anti-Islamic movements;’ requested by Renew

— no individual positions recorded

26. Paragraph 16 — part 2 of 3 Part 2: ‘in this context, recalls that there have been allegations that 19 of 13 000 UNRWA employees in Gaza were involved in the despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel on 7 October; recalls that in 9 cases their employment was formally terminated in the interests of UNRWA; takes note of the results of the investigation launched by the UN Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS);’ requested by Renew

— no individual positions recorded

27. Paragraph 16 — part 3 of 3 Part 3: ‘underlines that the Commission should also establish better controls ensuring that no such funding happens indirectly through third parties and organise better traceability of Union funds to final beneficiaries;’ requested by Renew

— no individual positions recorded

28. Amendment 66, adding text after paragraph 16 13:27 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – After § 16 – Am 66 requested by PfE

Rejected

29. Amendment 40, adding text after paragraph 16 13:27 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – After § 16 – Am 40 requested by ESN

Rejected

30. Amendment 1, adding text after paragraph 17 13:27 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – After § 17 – Am 1 requested by Verts/ALE

Adopted

31. Amendment 67, adding text after paragraph 17 13:27 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – After § 17 – Am 67 requested by Verts/ALE

Rejected

32. Amendment 68 to paragraph 18 13:28 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – § 18 – Am 68 requested by Verts/ALE, PfE

Rejected

33. Vote on text inserted after paragraph 18

electronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded

Rejected

34. Amendment 41, adding text after paragraph 18 13:28 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – After § 18 – Am 41 requested by Verts/ALE, ESN

Rejected

35. Amendment 42, adding text after paragraph 18 13:28 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – After § 18 – Am 42 requested by Verts/ALE, ESN

Rejected

36. Amendment 43, adding text after paragraph 18 13:28 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – After § 18 – Am 43 requested by Verts/ALE, ESN

Rejected

37. Vote on text inserted after paragraph 20

electronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded

Adopted

38. Vote on text inserted after paragraph 20

— no individual positions recorded

Adopted

39. Amendment 18, adding text after paragraph 21 13:29 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – After § 21 – Am 18 requested by ECR

Rejected

40. Amendment 69, adding text after paragraph 21 13:29 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – After § 21 – Am 69 requested by PfE

Rejected

41. Vote on text inserted after paragraph 27

— no individual positions recorded

Rejected

42. Amendment 49, adding text after paragraph 38 13:29 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – After § 38 – Am 49 requested by ESN

Rejected

43. Amendment 50, adding text after paragraph 38 13:29 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – After § 38 – Am 50 requested by ESN

Rejected

44. Amendment 71, adding text after paragraph 38 13:30 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – After § 38 – Am 71 requested by Verts/ALE

Rejected

45. Amendment 19 to paragraph 45 13:30 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – § 45 – Am 19 requested by ECR

Rejected

46. Amendment 6, adding text after paragraph 46 13:30 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – After § 46 – Am 6 requested by The Left

Rejected

47. Amendment 37, adding text after paragraph 46 13:30 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – After § 46 – Am 37 requested by PPE

Adopted

48. Separate vote on paragraph 49, after point iii

— no individual positions recorded

Rejected

49. Separate vote on paragraph 49, after point ix

— no individual positions recorded

Rejected

50. Amendment 74 to paragraph 49, after point xii 13:30 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – § 49, after point xii – Am 74 requested by Verts/ALE, PfE

Rejected

51. Separate vote on paragraph 54

— no individual positions recorded

Rejected

52. Amendment 21 to paragraph 55 13:31 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – § 55 – Am 21 requested by ECR

Rejected

53. Amendment 75, adding text after paragraph 55 13:31 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – After § 55 – Am 75 requested by PfE

Rejected

54. Amendment 51, adding text after paragraph 57 13:31 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – After § 57 – Am 51 requested by ESN

Rejected

55. Amendment 44, adding text after paragraph 70 13:31 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – After § 70 – Am 44 requested by ESN

Rejected

56. Amendment 76 to paragraph 73, after point iii 13:31 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – § 73, after point iii – Am 76 requested by PfE

Rejected

57. Amendment 7 to paragraph 74 13:32 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – § 74 – Am 7 requested by The Left

Adopted

58. Paragraph 88 — part 1 of 4 Part 1: ‘Recalls that following Article 15 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 of the European Parliament and of the Council (CPR) for the programming period 2021-2027, Member States need to comply with horizontal and thematic enabling conditions, which need to remain fulfilled and respected throughout the implementation period of the funds; recalls that when enabling conditions are not fulfilled at the time of submission of a payment application to the Commission for the specific objective concerned, the related expenditure will not be reimbursed from the Union budget until the Commission is satisfied that the enabling condition has been fulfilled;’ requested by PfE

— no individual positions recorded

Adopted

59. Paragraph 88 — part 2 of 4 Part 2: ‘recalls the strong regrets of the discharge authority in relation to the Commission decision of 13 December 2023 considering that Hungary fulfilled the horizontal enabling condition related to judicial independence that enabled the Hungarian authorities to submit reimbursement claims of up to EUR 10.2 billion;’ without the words ‘the strong regrets of the discharge authority in relation to’ requested by PfE

— no individual positions recorded

Adopted

60. Paragraph 88 — part 3 of 4 Part 3: ‘the strong regrets of the discharge authority in relation to’ requested by PfE

— no individual positions recorded

Adopted

61. Paragraph 88 — part 4 of 4 Part 4: ‘notes with concern that since the release of these funds, the Hungarian government has not taken steps to reinstate the independence of the judiciary but on the contrary; reiterates its worries about the lack of adequate control mechanisms or unreliable public procurement procedures to guarantee sound financial management and the protection of the Union budget; believes that this decision politically contradicts the prolongation of the measures adopted under Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092 (the ‘Conditionality Regulation’);’ requested by PfE

— no individual positions recorded

Adopted

62. Separate vote on paragraph 89 requested by PfE

— no individual positions recorded

Adopted

63. Separate vote on paragraph 90 requested by PfE

— no individual positions recorded

Adopted

64. Amendment 22 to paragraph 98 13:32 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – § 98 – Am 22 requested by ECR

Rejected

65. Amendment 77 to paragraph 100, after point viii 13:32 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – § 100, after point viii – Am 77 requested by PfE

Rejected

66. Separate vote on paragraph 100, point ix

— no individual positions recorded

Adopted

67. Separate vote on paragraph 100, after point ix

— no individual positions recorded

Rejected

68. Amendment 23 to paragraph 108 13:33 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – § 108 – Am 23 requested by ECR

Rejected

69. Amendment 45, adding text after paragraph 108 13:33 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – After § 108 – Am 45 requested by ESN

Rejected

70. Separate vote on paragraph 117 requested by Renew

electronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded

Rejected

71. Separate vote on paragraph 117 requested by Renew

— no individual positions recorded

Adopted

72. Amendment 52, adding text after paragraph 124 13:33 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – After § 124 – Am 52 requested by ESN

Rejected

73. Paragraph 130 — part 1 of 3 Part 1: ‘Takes note of the adoption of the New Pact on Migration and Asylum;’ requested by PfE

— no individual positions recorded

Adopted

74. Paragraph 130 — part 2 of 3 Part 2: ‘welcomes that the mid-term revision of the MFF 2021-2027 allocated an additional EUR 2 billion to migration and border management for 2024-2027 to address the growing challenges in migration and border management resulting from the current geopolitical context; notes, however, that additional funds might be needed’ requested by PfE

— no individual positions recorded

Adopted

75. Paragraph 130 — part 3 of 3 Part 3: ‘with a view to ensuring the full implementation of the Pact; calls for the quick implementation of the Pact in the Member States;’ requested by PfE

— no individual positions recorded

Adopted

76. Amendment 24 to paragraph 131 13:34 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – § 131 – Am 24 requested by ECR

Rejected

77. Paragraph 131 — part 1 of 5 Part 1: ‘Stresses that securing the Union’s external borders is a pillar of the New Pact on Migration and Asylum;’ requested by PfE

— no individual positions recorded

Adopted

78. Paragraph 131 — part 2 of 5 Part 2: ‘notes with concern that the Commission reported that the number of irregular border crossings in the Union increased in 2023 to 380 000, compared to 330 000 in 2022;’ requested by PfE

electronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded

Adopted

79. Paragraph 131 — part 3 of 5 Part 3: ‘observes that the BMVI can support frontline Member States to ensure they have the resources for infrastructure, facilities and installations necessary to secure the external borders of the Union, including electronic border security enhancements and other tools for border surveillance as provided for in annex III of the BMVI regulation; notes the European Council conclusions of 9 February 2023 that the Union will step up its action to prevent irregular departures and loss of life, to reduce pressure on the borders of the Union and on reception capacities,’ requested by PfE

— no individual positions recorded

Adopted

80. Paragraph 131 — part 4 of 5 Part 4: ‘to fight against smugglers and to increase returns;’ requested by PfE

— no individual positions recorded

Adopted

81. Paragraph 131 — part 5 of 5 Part 5: ‘underlines the need to better protect vulnerable people from smuggling and trafficking networks and address the negative effects of the instrumentalisation of migrants as part of hybrid attacks, notably by pro-Russian forces, as well as by the Belarusian regime;’ requested by PfE

— no individual positions recorded

Adopted

82. Amendment 25, adding text after paragraph 131 13:34 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – After § 131 – Am 25 requested by ECR

Rejected

83. Amendment 46, adding text after paragraph 131 13:35 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – After § 131 – Am 46 requested by ESN

Rejected

84. Amendment 47, adding text after paragraph 131 13:35 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – After § 131 – Am 47 requested by ESN

Rejected

85. Amendment 79, adding text after paragraph 131 13:35 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – After § 131 – Am 79 requested by PfE

Rejected

86. Separate vote on paragraph 133

— no individual positions recorded

Rejected

87. Separate vote on paragraph 134, point iii

— no individual positions recorded

Rejected

88. Separate vote on paragraph 134, after point iii

— no individual positions recorded

Rejected

89. Separate vote on paragraph 134, point v

— no individual positions recorded

Adopted

90. Separate vote on paragraph 134, after point v

— no individual positions recorded

Rejected

91. Amendment 8, adding text after paragraph 143 13:35 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – After § 143 – Am 8 requested by The Left

Adopted

92. Amendment 27, adding text after paragraph 143 13:36 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – After § 143 – Am 27 requested by ECR

Adopted

93. Separate vote on paragraph 144, after point iv

— no individual positions recorded

Rejected

94. Amendment 48, adding text after paragraph 145 13:36 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – After § 145 – Am 48 requested by ESN

Rejected

95. Separate vote on paragraph 152 requested by Renew

— no individual positions recorded

Rejected

96. Separate vote on paragraph 152 requested by Renew

— no individual positions recorded

Adopted

97. Amendment 30, adding text after paragraph 152 13:36 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – After § 152 – Am 30 requested by ECR

Rejected

98. Amendment 83, adding text after paragraph 152 13:36 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – After § 152 – Am 83 requested by PfE

Rejected

99. Separate vote on paragraph 153

— no individual positions recorded

Rejected

100. Separate vote on paragraph 154 requested by Renew

electronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded

Adopted

101. Separate vote on paragraph 155 requested by Renew

— no individual positions recorded

Adopted

102. Separate vote on paragraph 156 requested by Renew

— no individual positions recorded

Adopted

103. Separate vote on paragraph 170

— no individual positions recorded

Rejected

104. Amendment 85 to paragraph 171, after point vi 13:37 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – § 171, after point vi – Am 85 requested by PfE

Rejected

105. Amendment 86 to paragraph 171, after point vi 13:37 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – § 171, after point vi – Am 86 requested by PfE

Rejected

106. Separate vote on paragraph 172, after point iii

— no individual positions recorded

Rejected

107. Amendment 88, adding text after paragraph 179 13:38 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – After § 179 – Am 88 requested by PfE

Rejected

108. Amendment 91, adding text after paragraph 183 13:38 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – After § 183 – Am 91 requested by ESN

Rejected

109. Separate vote on paragraph 184

— no individual positions recorded

Rejected

110. Amendment 32, adding text after paragraph 185 13:38 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – After § 185 – Am 32 requested by ECR

Adopted

111. Amendment 33, adding text after paragraph 186 13:38 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – After § 186 – Am 33 requested by ECR

Rejected

112. Separate vote on paragraph 188 requested by PfE

— no individual positions recorded

Adopted

113. Vote on text inserted after paragraph 224

electronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded

Rejected

114. Amendment 34, adding text after paragraph 224 13:39 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – After § 224 – Am 34 requested by ECR

Rejected

115. Amendment 9, adding text after paragraph 236 13:39 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – After § 236 – Am 9 requested by The Left

Rejected

116. Amendment 35, adding text after paragraph 250 13:39 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – After § 250 – Am 35 requested by ECR

Rejected

117. Amendment 36, adding text after paragraph 251 13:39 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – After § 251 – Am 36 requested by ECR

Rejected

118. Amendment 89 to paragraph 252, after point xiii 13:40 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – § 252, after point xiii – Am 89 requested by Verts/ALE, PfE

Rejected

119. Amendment 90 to paragraph 252, after point xv 13:40 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – § 252, after point xv – Am 90 requested by PfE

Rejected

120. Final vote — text as a whole 13:40 A10-0074/2025 – Niclas Herbst – Motion for a resolution (as a whole)

Adopted

Part of the sitting of Wednesday, 7 May 2025. The vote was taken on Report A-10-2025-0074 in procedure 2024/2019.

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