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EU funds misuse

Recurring disputes over the management and protection of EU funds in member states, including conditionality measures.

7 subjects in 6 sittings · 6 adopted, 1 rejected · May 2025 – May 2026

New laws 2Resolutions 5

Latest decisions

  1. Rule of law, fundamental rights and misuse of EU funds in Slovakia: the need for an EU response

    Parliament adopted a resolution on the rule of law, fundamental rights and misuse of EU funds in Slovakia, calling for an EU response. The resolution expresses serious concerns about criminal law reforms, pressure on judiciary and media, and weaknesses in EU fund management in Slovakia. It asks the EU institutions to address these issues, including through the Rule of Law Conditionality Regulation.

    Justice, rule of law & rights

    20 May 2026 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 40 ballots · voted 13:45 · B-10-2026-0245 · 2026/2607

  2. Protection of the European Union’s financial interests – combating fraud – annual report 2024

    The resolution concerns the protection of the EU's financial interests and the fight against fraud, based on the Commission's 2024 annual report. Parliament rejected the text, meaning it does not adopt the proposed resolution. The text had called for stronger anti-fraud measures, including better detection, prevention, and use of digital tools.

    EU budget & fundsJustice, rule of law & rights

    28 Apr 2026 · Resolutions · report by Julien Sanchez · 81 ballots · voted 14:14 · A-10-2026-0080 · 2025/2238

  3. Control, transparency and traceability of performance-based instruments

    Parliament adopted a resolution on control, transparency and traceability of performance-based instruments, which link EU payments to results rather than to reimbursed costs. The text calls for stronger oversight of such instruments, including harmonised methodologies, interoperable data systems, robust audit trails and clear correction criteria. Parliament urges the Commission to expand transparency tools, ensure full traceability of beneficiaries and strengthen safeguards for financial instruments. It also insists on a greater role for Parliament in the governance of these instruments.

    EU budget & fundsEconomy & single market

    28 Apr 2026 · Resolutions · report by Monika Hohlmeier · voted 14:29 · A-10-2026-0022 · 2025/2032

  4. Implementation of the rule of law conditionality regime

    Parliament adopted a resolution on the implementation of the rule of law conditionality regime, which protects the EU budget from breaches of the rule of law in member states. The text assesses the application of the mechanism since 2021, focusing on transparency, scope, guidelines, deterrence, and Parliament's scrutiny role. The resolution was adopted as Parliament's official position, with a large majority.

    EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rightsEU budget & funds

    18 Dec 2025 · Resolutions · report by Jean-Marc Germain, Monika Hohlmeier · 26 ballots · voted 12:09 · A-10-2025-0240 · 2025/2061

  5. Amending certain CAP Regulations as regards the conditionality system, types of intervention in the form of direct payment, types of intervention in certain sectors and rural development and annual performance reports, data and interoperability governance, suspensions of payments annual performance clearance and controls and penalties

    Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to amend EU rules on agricultural subsidies, rural development, and related controls and penalties. The amendments cover conditionality, direct payments, sector interventions, and annual performance reporting, as well as data governance and payment suspensions. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and forwards its position to the Council and national parliaments.

    EU budget & fundsAgriculture, food & fisheries

    16 Dec 2025 · New laws · report by André Rodrigues · 1st reading · voted 13:08 · A-10-2025-0164 · 2025/0236

  6. Amending certain CAP regulations as regards the conditionality system, types of intervention in the form of direct payment, types of intervention in certain sectors and rural development and annual performance reports, data and interoperability governance, suspensions of payments annual performance clearance and controls and penalties

    Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to amend EU rules on farm funding, covering conditionality, direct payments, rural development, and payment controls. The changes aim to simplify the common agricultural policy and make data sharing and payment suspensions more efficient. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

    EU budget & fundsAgriculture, food & fisheries

    8 Oct 2025 · New laws · report by André Rodrigues · 1st reading · 28 ballots · voted 13:40 · A-10-2025-0164 · 2025/0236

  7. Protection of the European Union’s financial interests – combating fraud – annual report 2023

    Parliament adopted a resolution on the Commission's 2023 annual report on protecting the EU's financial interests and fighting fraud. The resolution calls for strengthening and modernising the EU's anti-fraud architecture, including better coordination with the European Public Prosecutor's Office and adapting to new technologies like AI. It also stresses the need to improve recovery of undue payments and to enhance cooperation among EU bodies and national authorities.

    EU budget & fundsJustice, rule of law & rights

    6 May 2025 · Resolutions · committee report · 33 ballots · voted 13:16 · A-10-2025-0049 · 2024/2083

Dossiers involved · latest vote first

  1. 2026/2607 Rule of law, fundamental rights and misuse of EU funds in Slovakia: the need for an EU response 20 May 2026 · 1 vote
  2. 2025/2032 Control, transparency and traceability of performance-based instruments 28 Apr 2026 · 1 vote
  3. 2025/2238 Protection of the European Union’s financial interests – combating fraud – annual report 2024 28 Apr 2026 · 1 vote
  4. 2025/2061 Implementation of the rule of law conditionality regime 18 Dec 2025 · 1 vote
  5. 2025/0236 Amending certain CAP Regulations as regards the conditionality system, types of intervention in the form of direct payment, types of intervention in certain sectors and rural development and annual performance reports, data and interoperability governance, suspensions of payments annual performance clearance and controls and penalties 16 Dec 2025 · 2 votes
  6. 2024/2083 Protection of the European Union’s financial interests – combating fraud – annual report 2023 6 May 2025 · 1 vote

Who backs what

How each group's majority voted on the 7 most recent final roll calls about EU funds misuse. A group is "split" when no position won among its members.

GroupBackedOpposedAbstainedSplitWith the outcome
5 (71 %)2 (29 %)0086 %
5 (71 %)2 (29 %)0086 %
6 (86 %)1 (14 %)00100 %
6 (86 %)1 (14 %)00100 %
7 (100 %)0 (0 %)0086 %
4 (57 %)2 (29 %)1043 %
2 (29 %)4 (57 %)1043 %
2 (29 %)5 (71 %)0043 %
3 (43 %)3 (43 %)1057 %

The latest final votes, group by group

Decision
Rule of law, fundamental rights and misuse of EU funds in Slovakia: the need for an EU response 20 May 26 · adoptedForForForForForAgainstAgainstAgainstAgainst
Protection of the European Union’s financial interests – combating fraud – annual report 2024 28 Apr 26 · rejectedAgainstAgainstAgainstAgainstForForAgainstAgainstAgainst
Control, transparency and traceability of performance-based instruments 28 Apr 26 · adoptedForForForForForForAgainstAgainstFor
Implementation of the rule of law conditionality regime 18 Dec 25 · adoptedForForForForForAgainstAgainstAgainstAgainst
Amending certain CAP Regulations as regards the conditionality system, types of intervention in the form of direct payment, types of intervention in certain sectors and rural development and annual performance reports, data and interoperability governance, suspensions of payments annual performance clearance and controls and penalties 16 Dec 25 · adoptedForForForForForForForForFor
Amending certain CAP regulations as regards the conditionality system, types of intervention in the form of direct payment, types of intervention in certain sectors and rural development and annual performance reports, data and interoperability governance, suspensions of payments annual performance clearance and controls and penalties 8 Oct 25 · adoptedAgainstAgainstForForForForForForFor
Protection of the European Union’s financial interests – combating fraud – annual report 2023 6 May 25 · adoptedForForForForForAbst.Abst.AgainstAbst.

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