Decision
Discharge 2023: Joint Undertakings
- Effect
- Discharge decision adopted
- Result
- 513 for · 101 against · 39 abstained roll call
- Date
- 7 May 2025, 14:10–14:12
- Kind
- Budget decision
More facts (10)
- Margin
- by a large majority
- Counts are for
- the proposal for a discharge decision
- Dossier
- 2024/2031(DEC)
- Source
- Committee report by Michal Wiezik
- Topics
- EU budget & funds Assigned by a model, not checked by hand.
- Votes
- 31 votes · 2 roll calls · 1 amendment
- Requested by
- Patriots (1 roll call, 6 split votes)
- Sitting
- Wednesday 7 May 2025
- Final vote
- 175211
Result
The final vote and what it means for this kind of decision.
Final vote: 513 for, 101 against, 39 abstained (roll call).
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.
Before the final vote, MEPs decided on 1 amendment (1 rejected) and 18 parts of the text voted on separately (13 adopted, 5 rejected).
Backed by The Left, Greens, S&D, Renew, EPP and ECR; opposed by Patriots and ESN.
Groups
| Group | For | Against | Abst. | No vote | Majority line | Clear line | Cohesion | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Left | For 38 | Against 1 | Abst. 1 | No vote 6 of 46 | Majority line For | Clear line For | Cohesion 0.93 | |
| Greens | For 48 | Against 0 | Abst. 0 | No vote 5 of 53 | Majority line For | Clear line For | Cohesion 1.00 | |
| S&D | For 121 | Against 0 | Abst. 0 | No vote 15 of 136 | Majority line For | Clear line For | Cohesion 1.00 | |
| Renew | For 69 | Against 1 | Abst. 0 | No vote 5 of 75 | Majority line For | Clear line For | Cohesion 0.98 | |
| EPP | For 171 | Against 0 | Abst. 0 | No vote 17 of 188 | Majority line For | Clear line For | Cohesion 1.00 | |
| ECR | For 58 | Against 15 | Abst. 3 | No vote 4 of 80 | Majority line For | Clear line For | Cohesion 0.64 | |
| Patriots | For 0 | Against 55 | Abst. 28 | No vote 2 of 85 | Majority line Against | Clear line Divided | Cohesion 0.49 | |
| ESN | For 0 | Against 21 | Abst. 0 | No vote 5 of 26 | Majority line Against | Clear line Against | Cohesion 1.00 | |
| No group | For 8 | Against 8 | Abst. 7 | No vote 7 of 30 | Majority line — | Clear line No line | Cohesion — |
Members who changed group are counted in the group of the day: Branko GRIMS changed group, Elena YONCHEVA changed group, Elisabetta GUALMINI changed group, Ewa ZAJĄCZKOWSKA-HERNIK changed group, Fernand KARTHEISER changed group, Jessika VAN LEEUWEN changed group, Laurent CASTILLO changed group, Lukas SIEPER changed group, Nikola BARTŮŠEK changed group, Nikolas FARANTOURIS changed group, Pina PICIERNO changed group, Roberto VANNACCI changed group, Sander SMIT changed group, Taner KABILOV changed group, Volker SCHNURRBUSCH changed group.
Voted against their group, 21
Members who voted otherwise than a clear line (at least two thirds of the votes cast, at least 10 members voting) of the group they sat in that day. A group without a clear line is divided and not counted.
The Left line For · 1 voted against, 1 abstained of 40 who voted
Renew line For · 1 voted against of 70 who voted
Voted against (1)
- Irena JOVEVA Slovenia
ECR line For · 15 voted against, 3 abstained of 76 who voted
Voted against (15)
- Arkadiusz MULARCZYK Poland
- Beatrice TIMGREN Sweden
- Charlie WEIMERS Sweden
- Dick ERIXON Sweden
- Guillaume PELTIER France
- Jaak MADISON Estonia
- Jacek OZDOBA Poland
- Kristoffer STORM Denmark
- Laurence TROCHU France
- Marion MARÉCHAL France
- Nicolas BAY France
- Piotr MÜLLER Poland
- Sebastian TYNKKYNEN Finland
- Tobiasz BOCHEŃSKI Poland
- Waldemar BUDA Poland
Abstained (3)
- Emmanouil FRAGKOS Greece
- Galato ALEXANDRAKI Greece
- Maciej WĄSIK Poland
Countries
The final vote by national delegation.
Votes by country (27 delegations)
| Country | For | Against | Abst. | No vote | Cohesion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 13 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0.53 |
| Belgium | 14 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0.67 |
| Bulgaria | 13 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0.72 |
| Cyprus | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Czechia | 10 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0.25 |
| Germany | 66 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 0.66 |
| Denmark | 11 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.77 |
| Estonia | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Spain | 48 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0.83 |
| Finland | 11 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.88 |
| France | 42 | 34 | 0 | 5 | 0.33 |
| Greece | 14 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0.50 |
| Croatia | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1.00 |
| Hungary | 7 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 0.33 |
| Ireland | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1.00 |
| Italy | 65 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0.85 |
| Lithuania | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.85 |
| Luxembourg | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Latvia | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Malta | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Netherlands | 24 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0.70 |
| Poland | 39 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 0.72 |
| Portugal | 14 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.74 |
| Romania | 29 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.95 |
| Sweden | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.79 |
| Slovenia | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Slovakia | 7 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0.45 |
Members
Each member’s recorded position on the final roll call, in the group they sat in that day. Filter by country, group, position or name.
Debate speakers and how they voted
| Member | Group | Speeches | Spoke | Final vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberta METSOLA Malta | EPP | Speeches1 | 7 May 2025 (verbatim report, official site) | No vote recorded |
All votes on this decision, 31
| No. | Vote | Recorded | Result | Requested by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proposals for decisions | Show of hands | Adopted | |
| 2 | Proposals for decisions | Show of hands | Adopted | |
| 3 | Proposals for decisions | Show of hands | Adopted |
Show the other 30 votesShow the other 28 votes
| No. | Vote | Recorded | Result | Requested by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Proposals for decisions | Show of hands | Adopted | |
| 3 | Proposals for decisions | Show of hands | Adopted |
| No. | Vote | Recorded | Result | Requested by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Proposals for decisions | Show of hands | Adopted | |
| 5 | Proposals for decisions | Show of hands | Adopted | |
| 6 | Proposals for decisions | Show of hands | Adopted | |
| 7 | Proposals for decisions | Show of hands | Adopted | |
| 8 | Proposals for decisions | Show of hands | Adopted | |
| 9 | Proposals for decisions | Show of hands | Adopted | |
| 10 | Proposals for decisions | Show of hands | Adopted | |
| 11 | Proposals for decisions | Show of hands | Adopted | |
| 12 | Amendment 1, adding text after paragraph 12 A10-0056/2025 – Michal Wiezik – After § 12 – Am 1 | Roll call | 203 for, 440 against, 4 abstained Rejected | Requested byroll call: Patriots |
| 13 | Vote on text inserted after paragraph 13 | Show of hands | Rejected | |
| 14 | Vote on text inserted after paragraph 14 | Show of hands | Rejected | |
| 15 | Separate vote on paragraph 24, point a | Show of hands | Rejected | |
| 16 | Paragraph 26 — part 1 of 4 Part voted on: “Takes note of the fact that the levels of detail and the level of accessibility vary when it comes to the quantitative data provided by the joint undertakings on the gender balance of experts selected to work with the joint undertakings;” | Show of hands | Adopted | Requested bysplit: Patriots |
| 17 | Paragraph 26 — part 2 of 4 Part voted on: “calls on all joint undertakings to increase transparency and to include clear quantitative data on gender balance among the experts selected in their future Annual Activity Reports;” | Show of hands | Adopted | Requested bysplit: Patriots |
| 18 | Paragraph 26 — part 3 of 4 Part voted on: “calls on all joint undertakings to intensify their efforts to promote gender equality at all levels” | Show of hands | Adopted | Requested bysplit: Patriots |
| 19 | Paragraph 26 — part 4 of 4 Part voted on: “and to ensure that gender balance remains a horizontal priority in all activities related to procurement, grants and tenders and to provide explanations when gender balance cannot be achieved;” | Show of hands | Adopted | Requested bysplit: Patriots |
| 20 | Paragraph 27 — part 1 of 2 Part voted on: “Takes note of the fact that the levels of detail and the level of accessibility vary when it comes to the quantitative data provided by the joint undertakings on the geographical distribution of experts selected to work with the joint undertakings; calls on all joint undertakings to include clear quantitative data on the geographical distribution of the experts selected in their future Annual Activity Reports;” | Show of hands | Adopted | Requested bysplit: Patriots |
| 21 | Paragraph 27 — part 2 of 2 Part voted on: “calls on all joint undertakings to ensure that geographical distribution remains a horizontal priority in all activities related to procurement, grants and tenders and to provide explanations when sufficient geographical distribution cannot be achieved;” | Show of hands | Adopted | Requested bysplit: Patriots |
| 22 | Paragraph 31 — part 1 of 2 Part voted on: “Calls on all joint undertakings to implement concrete measures to improve gender balance in leadership positions and decision-making bodies, including setting gender balance targets and regularly monitoring progress;” | Show of hands | Adopted | Requested bysplit: Patriots |
| 23 | Paragraph 31 — part 2 of 2 Part voted on: “stresses the need to address gender pay gaps and ensure equal opportunities for career advancement;” | Show of hands | Adopted | Requested bysplit: Patriots |
| 24 | Paragraph 34 — part 1 of 2 Part voted on: “Takes note of the fact that the levels of detail and the level of accessibility vary when it comes to the quantitative data provided by the joint undertakings on the gender balance among their staff and within their governing bodies and structures in their Annual Activity Reports;” | Show of hands | Adopted | Requested bysplit: Patriots |
| 25 | Paragraph 34 — part 2 of 2 Part voted on: “calls on all joint undertakings to include a clear section dedicated to quantitative data on gender balance among their staff and within their governing bodies and structures in their future Annual Activity Reports, including the disaggregation of data between different levels of responsibility and different types of contract; calls on all joint undertakings to ensure that gender balance remains an objective at all levels of responsibility and to persist in their efforts to enhance it, in order to ensure a fair representation of society within their staff and to promote a healthy and productive working environment and to provide explanations when gender balance cannot be achieved;” | Show of hands | Adopted | Requested bysplit: Patriots |
| 26 | Paragraph 35 — part 1 of 2 Part voted on: “Takes note of the fact that the levels of detail and the level of accessibility vary when it comes to the quantitative data provided by the joint undertakings on the geographical distribution within their staff and within their governing bodies and structures in their Annual Activity Reports; calls on all joint undertakings to include a clear section dedicated to quantitative data on geographical distribution among their staff and within their governing bodies and structures in their future Annual Activity Reports, including the disaggregation of data between different levels of responsibility and different types of contract;” | Show of hands | Adopted | Requested bysplit: Patriots |
| 27 | Paragraph 35 — part 2 of 2 Part voted on: “calls on all joint undertakings to ensure that a satisfactory geographical distribution remains an objective at all levels of responsibility and to provide explanations when a sufficient geographical distribution cannot be achieved;” | Show of hands | Adopted | Requested bysplit: Patriots |
| 28 | Paragraph 61 — part 1 of 2 Part voted on: “Calls on joint undertakings to report effectively on their contribution to horizontal priorities of the budget of the European Union,” | Show of hands | Adopted | Requested bysplit: Patriots |
| 29 | Paragraph 61 — part 2 of 2 Part voted on: “including as regards climate mainstreaming and to provide explanations where relevant on how their activities can contribute to the objectives of the European Green Deal;” | Counted | 281 for, 356 against, 11 abstained Rejected | Requested bysplit: Patriots |
| 30 | Vote on text inserted after paragraph 65 | Show of hands | Rejected | |
| 31 | Final vote — text as a whole A10-0056/2025 – Michal Wiezik – Motion for a resolution (as a whole) | Roll call | 513 for, 101 against, 39 abstained Adopted |
Roll call requested by Patriots · split votes by Patriots (6).
Text
The text voted on.
AI: What this vote decides Written by AI from the official text — check the source
Parliament decided on discharge for several EU joint undertakings for the 2023 budget year, including Clean Aviation, Circular Bio-based Europe, Clean Hydrogen, and Europe's Rail.
The decision grants discharge to the executive directors and approves the closure of accounts for these undertakings, meaning their spending was approved.
Parliament also forwards its decisions to the Council, the Commission, and the Court of Auditors for publication in the Official Journal.
AI: The text in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
The committee report proposes granting discharge and closing accounts for eleven EU joint undertakings for 2023, and includes a resolution with observations and recommendations.
Dossier
Where the dossier stands and its other decisions in plenary.
2024/2031(DEC) · Discharge procedure
2023 discharge: General budget of the EU - Joint Undertakings
Completed: published in the Official Journal on 8 October 2025 and now EU law.
Show the 5 steps of the dossier
- Referred to committee · 17 September 2024 (done)
- Committee work · Report adopted 18 March 2025 (done)
- Tabled for plenary · 7 April 2025 (done)
- Plenary vote · Adopted 7 May 2025 (done)
- Parliament’s position · Final (done)
Lead committee: CONT · Rapporteur: Michal WIEZIK (Renew)
Connections
What this decision touches: the procedural chain, the same text, running issues, votes that split the chamber the same way.
Show 21 connections: Running issue: Annual budget discharge procedure · Other decisions of the part-session on CONT dossiers · Final votes that split the chamber the same way
Running issue: Annual budget discharge procedure
- Issue Annual budget discharge procedure Running issue · Event 29 Apr 2026
- Decision Discharge 2024: Joint Undertakings Budget decision · report by Csaba Molnár 29 Apr 2026 Discharge decision adopted
- Decision Discharge 2024: Agencies Budget decision · report by Monika Hohlmeier 29 Apr 2026 Discharge decision adopted
- Decision Discharge 2024: European Public Prosecutor’s Office Budget decision · report by Pasquale Tridico 29 Apr 2026 Discharge decision adopted
- Decision Discharge 2024: EU general budget – European Data Protection Supervisor Budget decision · report by Pasquale Tridico 29 Apr 2026 Discharge decision adopted
- Decision Discharge 2024: EU general budget – Committee of the Regions Budget decision · report by Pasquale Tridico 29 Apr 2026 Discharge decision adopted
Other decisions of the part-session on CONT dossiers
- Decision Protection of the European Union’s financial interests – combating fraud – annual report 2023 Resolution · committee report 6 May 2025 Adopted
- Decision Control of the financial activities of the European Investment Bank – annual report 2023 Resolution · committee report 6 May 2025 Adopted
- Decision Discharge 2023: EU general budget – Commission, executive agencies and European Development Funds Budget decision · report by Niclas Herbst 7 May 2025 Discharge decision adopted
- Decision Discharge 2023: EU general budget – European Parliament Budget decision · report by Monika Hohlmeier 7 May 2025 Discharge decision adopted
- Decision Discharge 2023: EU general budget – European Council and Council Budget decision · report by Joachim Stanisław Brudziński 7 May 2025 Discharge decision adopted
- Decision Discharge 2023: EU general budget – Court of Justice of the European Union Budget decision · report by Cristian Terheş 7 May 2025 Discharge decision adopted
- Decision Discharge 2023: EU general budget – Court of Auditors Budget decision · report by Dick Erixon 7 May 2025 Discharge decision adopted
- Decision Discharge 2023: EU general budget – European Economic and Social Committee Budget decision · report by Joachim Stanisław Brudziński 7 May 2025 Discharge decision adopted
- Decision Discharge 2023: EU general budget – Committee of the Regions Budget decision · report by Joachim Stanisław Brudziński 7 May 2025 Discharge decision adopted
- Decision Discharge 2023: EU general budget – European Ombudsman Budget decision · report by Joachim Stanisław Brudziński 7 May 2025 Discharge decision adopted
Final votes that split the chamber the same way
- Decision Discharge 2023: EU general budget – Court of Justice of the European Union Budget decision · report by Cristian Terheş 7 May 2025 Discharge decision adopted
- Decision Discharge 2023: EU general budget – European Parliament Budget decision · report by Monika Hohlmeier 7 May 2025 Discharge decision adopted
- Decision Discharge 2023: EU general budget – European External Action Service Budget decision · report by Joachim Stanisław Brudziński 7 May 2025 Discharge decision adopted
- Decision Discharge 2023: EU general budget – European Economic and Social Committee Budget decision · report by Joachim Stanisław Brudziński 7 May 2025 Discharge decision adopted
- Decision Role of cohesion policy in supporting the just transition Resolution · report by Ciaran Mullooly 10 Sept 2025 Adopted
Sources & citation
Where the facts on this page come from, and how to cite it.
- Official sources
- Data source
- Licensed CC BY 4.0.
- Retrieved
- 25 September 2026
Cite as
European Parliament (2025). “Discharge 2023: Joint Undertakings”. Decision, 7 May 2025. votingId 175211, document A-10-2025-0056, reference 2024/2031(DEC). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/decisions/2025-05-07/15 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official sources: Roll-call votes, sitting of 7 May 2025 (European Parliament), https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/PV-10-2025-05-07-RCV_EN.html; Results of votes, sitting of 7 May 2025 (European Parliament), https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/PV-10-2025-05-07-VOT_EN.html. Data: EP Open Data API: decisions of the sitting MTG-PL-2025-05-07, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/meetings/MTG-PL-2025-05-07/decisions?format=application%2Fld%2Bjson (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX
@misc{epw-decision-2025-05-07-15,
author = {{European Parliament}},
title = {{Discharge 2023: Joint Undertakings}},
year = {2025},
date = {2025-05-07},
howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/decisions/2025-05-07/15}},
url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/decisions/2025-05-07/15},
urldate = {2026-09-25},
publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
note = {Decision. votingId 175211, document A-10-2025-0056, reference 2024/2031(DEC). Official source: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/PV-10-2025-05-07-RCV\_EN.html, https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/PV-10-2025-05-07-VOT\_EN.html. Data: EP Open Data API: decisions of the sitting MTG-PL-2025-05-07 (CC BY 4.0)}
}