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Decisions about the annual EU budget, amending budgets or budget transfers.
20 subjects in 15 sittings · 17 adopted, 1 rejected · Oct 2024 – Sept 2026
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- Draft amending budget No 2/2026: update of revenue (own resources) and adjustments to expenditure
Draft amending budget No 2/2026 updates the European Union budget for 2026 by adjusting spending, especially payment appropriations, and updating revenue from own resources and other sources. Parliament adopted the draft amending budget, which means the spending changes were approved. Parliament welcomes increased payment appropriations for cohesion programmes and for the Common Agricultural Policy Strategic Plans under the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, and calls on the Commission to monitor implementation and take measures to avoid running out of payment appropriations. Parliament also expresses concern about the security situation in the Union's eastern border regions and calls on the Commission to assess the consequences and propose budgetary measures, including a subsequent Draft Amending Budget, and to fund European Maritime Security and Defence Hubs.
15 Sept 2026 · Budget · report by Andrzej Halicki · 18 ballots · voted 13:31 · A-10-2026-0224 · 2026/0144
- Draft amending budget No 1/2026: entering the surplus of the financial year 2025
The draft amending budget enters the 2025 surplus of EUR 2,095 million into the 2026 budget, reducing member states' GNI-based contributions by that amount. Parliament approved the Council position, meaning the spending is approved and the amending budget is definitively adopted. Parliament calls for new own resources of at least EUR 60 billion per year to finance the next multiannual financial framework.
7 Jul 2026 · Budget · report by Andrzej Halicki · 12 ballots · voted 13:35 · A-10-2026-0180 · 2026/0090
Adopted 492–101–60 · by a large majority - Estimates of revenue and expenditure for the financial year 2027 – Section I – European Parliament
Parliament adopted its estimates of revenue and expenditure for the financial year 2027, setting the overall budget at EUR 2 656 435 753, an increase of 1,98 % over 2026. The adopted text endorses the agreement reached in Conciliation to reduce appropriations on specific budget lines by EUR 10 554 000 and increase others by EUR 1 514 900. Parliament expresses concern about the ceiling of Heading 7 of the multiannual financial framework and calls for prudent spending.
30 Apr 2026 · Resolutions · report by Michalis Hadjipantela · 32 ballots · voted 13:14 · A-10-2026-0124 · 2025/2247
Adopted 401–116–68 · by a large majority - Discharge 2024: EU general budget – European Council and Council
The European Parliament voted on granting discharge for the 2024 EU general budget, Section II, covering the European Council and the Council. Parliament decided to postpone its decision on granting discharge to the Secretary-General of the Council, meaning the spending was not approved at this stage. Parliament set out its observations in a resolution and instructed its President to forward the decision to the European Council, the Council, the Commission, and the Court of Auditors.
29 Apr 2026 · Budget · report by Pasquale Tridico · 16 ballots · voted 13:45 · A-10-2026-0051 · 2025/2147
Adopted no count published - Guidelines for the 2027 budget - Section III
Parliament adopted its position on the 2027 EU budget, the final year of the current multiannual financial framework, focusing on delivery for people, the economy and the planet. The adopted text calls for a robust, investment-oriented budget that boosts competitiveness, supports a socially fair transition, and addresses security and defence needs. It also urges member states to speed up the use of remaining EU funds and asks for adequate resources for social, employment, and industrial policies.
28 Apr 2026 · Resolutions · report by Nils Ušakovs · 88 ballots · voted 13:38 · A-10-2026-0044 · 2025/2246
Adopted 389–191–75 · by a clear majority - Guidelines for the 2027 budget - Section III
Parliament adopted its position on the 2027 EU budget, the final year of the current multiannual financial framework, focusing on delivery for people, the economy and the planet. The resolution calls for a budget that boosts competitiveness, supports security and defence, and accelerates the green and digital transitions, while ensuring no one is left behind. It also stresses the need for adequate funding for social policies, including the European Social Fund Plus, and for investments in industry, energy and research.
11 Mar 2026 · Resolutions · committee report · A-10-2026-0044 · 2025/2246
Adopted no count published - Draft amending budget No 3/2025: adjustment in payment appropriations, update of revenues and other technical updates
Parliament approved the Council position on Draft amending budget No 3/2025, which adjusts payment appropriations, updates revenues, and makes other technical updates. The adopted budget increases payment appropriations by EUR 2.52 billion and commitment appropriations by EUR 123.7 million, while incorporating additional revenues from fines and customs duties. Parliament welcomes the increased payments for the European Regional Development Fund and other programmes, and urges accelerated implementation of certain measures. The resolution instructs the President to declare the amending budget definitively adopted and forward the resolution to the Council, Commission, and national parliaments.
26 Nov 2025 · Budget · report by Victor Negrescu · 10 ballots · voted 12:07 · A-10-2025-0237 · 2025/0319
Adopted 519–99–45 · by a large majority - 2026 budgetary procedure: joint text
Parliament approved the joint text on the European Union's general budget for 2026, agreed by the Conciliation Committee. This adoption makes the budget Parliament's official position, confirming the joint statement with the Council and noting the Commission's statement. Parliament's President will declare the budget definitively adopted and arrange its publication in the Official Journal.
26 Nov 2025 · Resolutions · report by Andrzej Halicki, Matjaž Nemec · voted 12:08 · A-10-2025-0235 · 2025/0210
Adopted 419–185–53 · by a large majority - Draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2026 – all sections
22 Oct 2025 · Budget · 187 ballots · voted 14:07
187 ballots, no final vote - General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2026 – all sections
The European Parliament approved the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2026, covering all sections. The approval means the spending plans in the budget were adopted as proposed. The resolution reaffirms Parliament's commitment to its political priorities for the 2026 budget.
22 Oct 2025 · Budget · report by Andrzej Halicki, Matjaž Nemec · 194 ballots · voted 14:24 · A-10-2025-0192
Adopted 384–202–58 · by a clear majority - Draft amending budget No 2/2025: update of revenue (own resources) and adjustments to expenditure
The draft amending budget No 2/2025 updates the revenue side of the EU budget, including own resources, and adjusts expenditure for certain items. Parliament approved the Council's position on the draft amending budget, meaning the spending was approved. The update includes lower estimates for customs duties, VAT bases, and plastic waste, but a higher gross national income base, and adjusts the UK contribution and fines. Parliament also calls for new own resources and questions certain expenditure increases and reallocations.
EU budget & fundsEconomy & single market
8 Oct 2025 · Budget · report by Victor Negrescu · 12 ballots · voted 13:58 · A-10-2025-0165 · 2025/0206
Adopted 479–82–77 · by a large majority - Draft amending budget No 1/2025: entering the surplus of the financial year 2024
Parliament approved the Council position on Draft amending budget No 1/2025, which enters the 2024 surplus of EUR 1 345 million into the 2025 budget. The spending was approved, meaning the surplus reduces member states' GNI-based contributions to the 2025 budget. Parliament calls on the Commission to design a durable budget architecture and urges the Council to adopt new own resources proposals.
9 Jul 2025 · Budget · report by Victor Negrescu · 12 ballots · voted 13:23 · A-10-2025-0116 · 2025/0091
Adopted 534–102–56 · by a large majority - Estimates of revenue and expenditure for the financial year 2026 – Section I – European Parliament
Parliament adopted its estimates of revenue and expenditure for 2026, setting the overall budget at EUR 2 636 241 620, a 4.09% increase over 2025. The text endorses an agreement to adjust specific budget lines, including reductions for rent and energy, and increases for staff remuneration and political groups. Parliament notes that no additional posts are requested for 2026 and asks the Secretary-General for regular updates on simplification efforts.
EU budget & fundsEU institutions & Parliament
3 Apr 2025 · Resolutions · report by Matjaž Nemec · 43 ballots · voted 13:13 · A-10-2025-0048 · 2024/2111
Adopted 432–127–54 · by a large majority - Guidelines for the 2026 budget – Section III
Parliament adopted its position on the 2026 budget guidelines for the Commission, focusing on strategic preparedness, security, competitiveness, sustainability and the single market. The adopted text calls for additional investment in defence, research, innovation, SMEs, health, energy, migration and border protection, alongside administrative simplification. It also stresses the need to finance Ukraine's needs, support enlargement countries, and strengthen transport and tourism funding.
EU budget & fundsEconomy & single market
2 Apr 2025 · Resolutions · report by Andrzej Halicki · 101 ballots · voted 13:08 · A-10-2025-0042 · 2024/2110
Adopted 441–173–70 · by a large majority - Draft amending budget No 5/2024: adjustment in payment appropriations, update of revenues and other technical updates
The European Parliament approved the Council position on Draft amending budget No 5/2024, which adjusts payment appropriations and updates revenues for the 2024 EU budget. The budget includes a net increase of EUR 44.5 million in commitment appropriations and EUR 2.95 billion in payment appropriations, partly covered by fines and penalties. It also introduces budget lines for the Ukraine Loan Cooperation Mechanism, with loans serviced by future revenues from immobilised Russian sovereign assets. Parliament calls on the Council to swiftly adopt proposals to increase the Union's own resources, as fines and fees should be supplementary revenue.
27 Nov 2024 · Budget · report by Siegfried Mureşan · voted 12:29 · A-10-2024-0017 · 2024/0252
Adopted 525–75–81 · by a large majority - 2025 budgetary procedure: Joint text
Parliament approved the joint text on the European Union's general budget for 2025, agreed with the Council and Commission in conciliation. The adoption makes the budget law, and Parliament's President will declare it definitively adopted and publish it in the Official Journal. Parliament also confirmed the joint statements annexed to the resolution and will forward it to the Council, Commission, and other bodies.
27 Nov 2024 · Resolutions · report by Victor Negrescu, Niclas Herbst · voted 12:29 · A-10-2024-0014 · 2024/0176
Adopted 418–185–67 · by a large majority - Draft general budget of the European Union for 2025 – all sections
23 Oct 2024 · Budget · 78 ballots · voted 13:09
78 ballots, no final vote - General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2025 – all sections
The European Parliament rejected the Council's position on the draft general budget of the European Union for 2025, refusing the proposed spending. This means the budget as proposed by the Council was not approved, and the spending plans were turned down. The Parliament's resolution had called for a people-centred budget with investments in areas like public health, housing, and the environment, and for support to Ukraine and agriculture.
23 Oct 2024 · Budget · committee report · 152 ballots · voted 13:20 · A-10-2024-0008 · 2024/0176
Rejected 233–360–59 · by a clear majority - Draft amending budget No 2/2024: entering the surplus of the financial year 2023
The draft amending budget enters the 2023 surplus of EUR 633 million into the 2024 budget. Parliament approved the Council position, meaning the spending was approved. Parliament also urges the Council to adopt proposals on own resources reform to increase revenue.
22 Oct 2024 · Budget · report by Siegfried Mureşan · 2 ballots · voted 13:08 · A-10-2024-0005 · 2024/0089
- Draft amending budget No 4/2024: update of revenue (own resources) and adjustments to some decentralised agencies
Parliament approved the Council position on Draft amending budget No 4/2024, which updates the EU's revenue forecasts and adjusts funding for several decentralised agencies. The adopted budget revises own resources forecasts, including customs duties, VAT, plastic waste, and GNI, and updates the UK contribution and fines. It also increases funding for agencies like the European Medicines Agency and Eurojust, using the Flexibility Instrument. Parliament calls on the Commission to improve forecasting and urges the Council to adopt proposals for new own resources.
22 Oct 2024 · Budget · report by Siegfried Mureşan · 4 ballots · voted 13:09 · A-10-2024-0007 · 2024/0185
Adopted 522–115–25 · by a large majority
Dossiers involved · latest vote first
- 2026/0144 Draft amending budget No 2/2026: update of revenue (own resources) and adjustments to expenditure 15 Sept 2026 · 1 vote
- 2026/0090 Draft amending budget No 1/2026: entering the surplus of the financial year 2025 7 Jul 2026 · 1 vote
- 2025/2247 Estimates of revenue and expenditure for the financial year 2027 – Section I – European Parliament 30 Apr 2026 · 1 vote
- 2025/2147 Discharge 2024: EU general budget – European Council and Council 29 Apr 2026 · 1 vote
- 2025/2246 Guidelines for the 2027 budget - Section III 28 Apr 2026 · 2 votes
- 2025/0210 2026 budgetary procedure: joint text 26 Nov 2025 · 1 vote
- 2025/0319 Draft amending budget No 3/2025: adjustment in payment appropriations, update of revenues and other technical updates 26 Nov 2025 · 1 vote
- 2025/0206 Draft amending budget No 2/2025: update of revenue (own resources) and adjustments to expenditure 8 Oct 2025 · 1 vote
- 2025/0091 Draft amending budget No 1/2025: entering the surplus of the financial year 2024 9 Jul 2025 · 1 vote
- 2024/2111 Estimates of revenue and expenditure for the financial year 2026 – Section I – European Parliament 3 Apr 2025 · 1 vote
- 2024/2110 Guidelines for the 2026 budget – Section III 2 Apr 2025 · 1 vote
- 2024/0176 2025 budgetary procedure: Joint text 27 Nov 2024 · 2 votes
Who backs what
How each group's majority voted on the 16 most recent final roll calls about annual budget. A group is "split" when no position won among its members.
| Group | Backed | Opposed | Abstained | Split | With the outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 (50 %) | 6 (38 %) | 2 | 0 | 56 % | |
| 15 (94 %) | 1 (6 %) | 0 | 0 | 100 % | |
| 15 (94 %) | 1 (6 %) | 0 | 0 | 100 % | |
| 15 (94 %) | 1 (6 %) | 0 | 0 | 100 % | |
| 16 (100 %) | 0 (0 %) | 0 | 0 | 94 % | |
| 9 (56 %) | 0 (0 %) | 6 | 1 | 56 % | |
| 0 (0 %) | 14 (88 %) | 2 | 0 | 6 % | |
| 0 (0 %) | 16 (100 %) | 0 | 0 | 6 % | |
| 1 (6 %) | 14 (88 %) | 1 | 0 | 13 % |