Dossier · Discharge procedure
Discharge 2024: General budget of the EU - Agencies
- Reference
- 2025/2156(DEC) Discharge procedure
- Where it stands
- Completed: published in the Official Journal on 10 September 2026 and now EU law.
- Stage
- Parliament’s position
- Lead committee
- Budgetary Control CONT
More facts (6)
- Rapporteur
- Monika HOHLMEIER
- Shadow rapporteurs
- 6 members
- Decisions in plenary
- 1
- Last vote
- 29 Apr 2026 · Discharge decision adopted
- Versions
- 3 versions
- Opinions from
- EMPL, PECH, IMCO, FEMM, CULT, ENVI, SANT, AFET, ECON, ITRE, LIBE, TRAN
Where it stands
The steps of this kind of dossier and how far it has come, from the procedure file.
- Referred to committee (done) 9 September 2025
- Committee work (done) Report adopted 24 March 2026
- Tabled for plenary (done) 10 April 2026
- Plenary vote (done) Adopted 29 April 2026
- Parliament’s position (done) Final
Parliament checks how an EU institution or agency spent a past year’s budget and signs it off — or refuses to.
People
Committees and members responsible for the dossier, as the procedure file names them. Groups as recorded there.
- Lead committee
- Budgetary Control CONT
- Rapporteur
- Monika HOHLMEIER (EPP)
- Shadow rapporteurs
- Claudiu MANDA (S&D), Virginie JORON (Patriots), Dick ERIXON (ECR), Gilles BOYER (Renew), Erik MARQUARDT (Greens), Jonas SJÖSTEDT (The Left)
- Opinion: EMPL
- Employment and Social Affairs · rapporteur Romana TOMC (EPP)
- Opinion: PECH
- Fisheries · rapporteur Giuseppe LUPO (S&D)
- Opinion: IMCO
- Internal Market and Consumer Protection
- Opinion: FEMM
- Women’s Rights and Gender Equality · rapporteur Raquel GARCÍA HERMIDA-VAN DER WALLE (Renew)
- Opinion: CULT
- Culture and Education
- Opinion: ENVI
- Environment, Climate and Food Safety · rapporteur MEP #257122 (S&D) former member
- Opinion: SANT
- Public Health · rapporteur Kateřina KONEČNÁ (No group)
- Opinion: AFET
- Foreign Affairs
- Opinion: ECON
- Economic and Monetary Affairs
- Opinion: ITRE
- Industry, Research and Energy
- Opinion: LIBE
- Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs · rapporteur Evin INCIR (S&D)
- Opinion: TRAN
- Transport and Tourism · rapporteur Gheorghe FALCĂ (EPP)
Decisions in plenary, 1
Every decision Parliament took on this dossier, newest first.
| Date | Decision | Kind | Effect | Final vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2026 | Discharge 2024: Agencies | Budget | Discharge decision adopted | 475 for, 107 against, 71 abstained by roll call |
Every roll-call vote on the dossier, in date and voting order, with each group's line at the date of the vote.
Each group's clear line at the date of the vote: a position with at least two thirds of the group's votes (at least 10 members voting), otherwise Divided; “< 10 voted” when fewer took part. Result: outcome, for–against–abstained (method).
- 29 Apr 2026 Amendment 43, adding text after paragraph 1
Rejected 219–412–10
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
- 29 Apr 2026 Paragraph 2 — part 2
Adopted 591–8–46
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- Abst.
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
- 29 Apr 2026 Amendment 25, adding text after paragraph 2
Rejected 186–434–18
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
- 29 Apr 2026 Amendment 9 to paragraph 11
Rejected 159–426–45
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- Abst.
- 29 Apr 2026 Amendment 10 to paragraph 12
Rejected 209–432–4
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
- 29 Apr 2026 Amendment 26, adding text after paragraph 13
Rejected 205–436–0
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
- 29 Apr 2026 Amendment 12 to paragraph 19
Rejected 199–429–2
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
- 29 Apr 2026 Amendment 27, adding text after paragraph 19
Rejected 200–432–6
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
- 29 Apr 2026 Amendment 28, adding text after paragraph 19
Rejected 203–434–2
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
- 29 Apr 2026 Amendment 13 to paragraph 22
Rejected 209–433–4
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
- 29 Apr 2026 Amendment 44 to paragraph 24
Adopted 368–233–42
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Abst.
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
- 29 Apr 2026 Amendment 45 to paragraph 33
Rejected 238–398–9
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
- 29 Apr 2026 Amendment 46, adding text after paragraph 33
Rejected 238–400–10
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
- 29 Apr 2026 Amendment 47, adding text after paragraph 33
Rejected 203–425–8
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
- 29 Apr 2026 Amendment 15, adding text after paragraph 43
Rejected 198–438–5
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
- 29 Apr 2026 Amendment 16 to paragraph 48
Rejected 198–417–11
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
- 29 Apr 2026 Amendment 20, adding text after paragraph 110
Rejected 107–482–55
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Divided
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
- 29 Apr 2026 Final vote — text as a whole
Adopted 475–107–71
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- Divided
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- Against
Add members’ columns
Versions, 3
The text of the dossier, version by version, newest first. Compare shows what changed between two consecutive versions.
Adopted by Parliament29 Apr 2026
Adopted text TA10-0136/2026 TA-10-2026-0136
Tabled for plenary10 Apr 2026
Report A10-0087/2026 A-10-2026-0087
Committee draft20 Jan 2026
Draft report (CONT) CONT-PR-776806
AI: Each version in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
- Adopted text TA10-0136/2026: Parliament grants discharge to the directors of 33 EU agencies and bodies for the 2024 budget and approves closure of their accounts, with observations in a resolution.
- Report A10-0087/2026: This committee report proposes granting discharge to 31 EU agencies and two other bodies for the 2024 financial year, approving closure of their accounts, and includes a resolution with observations on their budget implementation.
- Draft report (CONT): This draft report proposes decisions on granting discharge and closing accounts for 31 EU agencies for 2024, with a resolution of observations. It grants discharge to most agencies but postpones decisions for some, and includes recommendations on procurement, cybersecurity, and staffing.
Committee opinions: Draft opinion (TRAN), Opinion (SANT), Draft opinion (SANT), Draft opinion (PECH), Opinion (ENVI), Opinion (EMPL), Draft opinion (FEMM), Opinion (TRAN), Opinion (LIBE), Draft opinion (LIBE), Opinion (FEMM), Draft opinion (EMPL), Opinion (PECH), Draft opinion (ENVI)
What changed, 2
Between consecutive versions, newest pair first. The overviews are written by AI from the two texts; the comparison shows every change.
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament Report A10-0087/2026 → Adopted text TA10-0136/2026
AI: What changed Written by AI from the official text — check the source
Adds calls for stronger transparency, performance-based funding, and staffing reforms across agencies. Updates the Cedefop legal case with the Court of Justice ruling and adds criticism of no disciplinary action. Expands harassment prevention to include sexual harassment and adds a call for increased Eurojust staffing. The other changes are formal: headings updated with dates and procedural references, and a regulation number corrected.
Committee draft → Tabled for plenary Draft report (CONT) → Report A10-0087/2026
AI: What changed Written by AI from the official text — check the source
The report postpones discharge and account closure for nearly all agencies, changing decisions from granting to postponing. Adds new paragraphs on debt, transparency, staffing, cybersecurity, and fundamental rights, while removing older ones on similar topics. Updates paragraphs on specific agencies, adding calls for corrective actions, performance targets, and resource increases. Rewrites paragraphs on supervisory authorities and ECHA, changing stances on cost separation and conflict-of-interest measures. The other changes are formal or wording: updated titles, spelling, and rephrased sentences.
Timeline, 16
Every recorded step, newest first, grouped by stage; the latest stage is open.
Outcome 1 step · 10 Sept 2026
10 September 2026
Published in the Official Journal
The act is now EU law.
Plenary stage 4 steps · 10 Apr 2026–29 Apr 2026
29 April 2026
Plenary vote
Sitting of 29 Apr 2026 Adopted text TA10-0136/2026Report A10-0087/2026
28 April 2026
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 28 Apr 2026 Council / Commission text C10-0145/2025Council / Commission text C10-0146/2025Council / Commission text C10-0147/2025Council / Commission text C10-0148/2025Council / Commission text C10-0149/2025Council / Commission text C10-0150/2025Council / Commission text C10-0151/2025Council / Commission text C10-0152/2025Council / Commission text C10-0153/2025Council / Commission text C10-0154/2025Council / Commission text C10-0155/2025Council / Commission text C10-0156/2025Council / Commission text C10-0157/2025Report A10-0046/2026Report A10-0050/2026Report A10-0051/2026Report A10-0052/2026Report A10-0053/2026Report A10-0054/2026Report A10-0055/2026Report A10-0056/2026Report A10-0057/2026Report A10-0059/2026Report A10-0081/2026Report A10-0085/2026Report A10-0087/2026
21 April – 22 April 2026
47 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
Amendments 1–3Amendments 4–6Amendments 7–15Amendments 16–24Amendments 25–28Amendments 29–30Amendments 31–37Amendments 38–42Amendments 43–47
10 April 2026
Report tabled for plenary
This is the text all MEPs vote on. Political groups can still table amendments to it.
Committee stage 11 steps · 9 Sept 2025–24 Mar 2026
24 March 2026
Committee vote: report adopted
CONT (Budgetary Control) voted on the amendments and adopted the report that goes to plenary.
19 February 2026
Amendments tabled in committee
Members of CONT (Budgetary Control) proposed changes to the draft.
28 January 2026
ENVI (Environment, Climate and Food Safety) adopted its opinion
The opinion is attached to the report for the lead committee to consider.
28 January 2026
EMPL (Employment and Social Affairs) adopted its opinion
The opinion is attached to the report for the lead committee to consider.
27 January 2026
FEMM (Women’s Rights and Gender Equality) adopted its opinion
The opinion is attached to the report for the lead committee to consider.
27 January 2026
SANT (Public Health) adopted its opinion
The opinion is attached to the report for the lead committee to consider.
27 January 2026
TRAN (Transport and Tourism) adopted its opinion
The opinion is attached to the report for the lead committee to consider.
27 January 2026
PECH (Fisheries) adopted its opinion
The opinion is attached to the report for the lead committee to consider.
20 January 2026
Draft report published
The rapporteur’s first text in CONT (Budgetary Control). Members can table amendments before the committee votes.
3 December 2025
LIBE (Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs) adopted its opinion
The opinion is attached to the report for the lead committee to consider.
9 September 2025
Referred to the CONT (Budgetary Control) committee
The lead committee prepares the report; EMPL (Employment and Social Affairs), PECH (Fisheries), IMCO (Internal Market and Consumer Protection), FEMM (Women’s Rights and Gender Equality), CULT (Culture and Education), ENVI (Environment, Climate and Food Safety), SANT (Public Health), AFET (Foreign Affairs), ECON (Economic and Monetary Affairs), ITRE (Industry, Research and Energy), LIBE (Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs), TRAN (Transport and Tourism) give an opinion.
Connections
Texts, decisions, people and other dossiers related to this one.
Texts voted on
- Text REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union agencies for the financial year 2024 Report A10-0087/2026 29 Apr 2026
Other dossiers of the same rapporteur
- Dossier Control, transparency and traceability of performance-based instruments 2025/2032(INI) · Own-initiative report 28 Apr 2026 Adopted
- Dossier 2023 discharge: General budget of the EU - European Parliament 2024/2020(DEC) · Discharge procedure 7 May 2025 Discharge decision adopted
Dossiers sharing a running issue
- Dossier Discharge 2024: General budget of the EU - Court of Justice of the European Union 2025/2148(DEC) · Discharge procedure 29 Apr 2026 Discharge decision adopted
- Dossier Discharge 2024: General budget of the EU - European Parliament 2025/2146(DEC) · Discharge procedure 29 Apr 2026 Discharge decision adopted
- Dossier Discharge 2024: General budget of the EU - Commission 2025/2145(DEC) · Discharge procedure 29 Apr 2026 Discharge decision adopted
- Dossier Discharge 2024: General budget of the EU - European Council and Council 2025/2147(DEC) · Discharge procedure 29 Apr 2026 Discharge decision adopted
- Dossier Discharge 2024: General budget of the EU - Court of Auditors 2025/2149(DEC) · Discharge procedure 29 Apr 2026 Discharge decision adopted
Sources & citation
Where the facts on this page come from, and how to cite it.
- Official source
- Data source
- Licensed CC BY 4.0.
- Retrieved
- 25 September 2026
Cite as
European Parliament (2026). “Discharge 2024: General budget of the EU - Agencies”. Dossier, 29 April 2026. procId 2025-2156, reference 2025/2156(DEC). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2156?grid=all (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2025%2F2156(DEC). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2025-2156 (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX
@misc{epw-dossier-2025-2156,
author = {{European Parliament}},
title = {{Discharge 2024: General budget of the EU - Agencies}},
year = {2026},
date = {2026-04-29},
howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2156?grid=all}},
url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2156?grid=all},
urldate = {2026-09-25},
publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
note = {Dossier. procId 2025-2156, reference 2025/2156(DEC). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2025\%2F2156(DEC). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record (CC BY 4.0)}
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