2023 discharge: General budget of the EU - Commission

Amendments tabled for the plenary sitting on this text, in their own numbering series. This is a different set from the committee amendments tracked elsewhere on AmendEU, and is not counted in any of the site’s amendment totals.

1. Amendment 1RenewMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 17 a (new)
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   17a. Emphasises the importance of maintaining institutional integrity and preventing potential foreign interference; condemns any improper attempt to influence the legislative activities of the European Parliament; insists on the responsibility of OLAF to conduct all necessary in-depth investigations; stresses the importance of the work carried out by the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) in protecting the European Union's financial interests; insists to provide to the EPPO adequate financial and human resources; recalls the Agreement establishing an interinstitutional body for ethical standards for members of institutions and advisory bodies referred to in Article 13 of the Treaty…

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2. Amendment 2RenewMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 18 a (new)
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   18a. Recalls the importance of civil society for the balance of power and the necessity to guarantee them a safe, supportive and enabling environment; deplores restrictions on civil society activity: insists on the necessity for the EU institutions to maintain and promote an open, transparent and structured dialogue with civil society organisations; recalls the commitment of the Commission in its political guidelines to step up its engagement with civil society organisations that have expertise and an important role to play in defending specific societal issues and upholding human rights;

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3. Amendment 3RenewMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 20 a (new)
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   20 a. Recalls that EU funding requires stringent accountability and transparency standards; in line with the ECA recommendations in the Special Report 05/2024* and the recent special Report 11/2025**, urges the Commission to ensure that the information disclosed in the Financial Transparency System is frequently updated, reliable, comparable and useful; stresses the need to allocate additional resources to the EUTR Secretariat to enable a systematic and thorough monitoring of the Transparency Register; this should include allocating resources towards AI implementation to develop an AI based search mechanism; recalls the need to proactively check that all entities beneficiaries of EU funds re…

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4. Amendment 4The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 10 a (new)
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   10 a. Calls on the Commission to present a legislative framework aimed at countering the excessive concentration of wealth and economic power among ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through measures enhancing financial transparency, equitable taxation and market competition, in order to prevent systemic risks to democratic governance, social cohesion and the integrity of the internal market;

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5. Amendment 5The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 13 a (new)
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   13 a. Calls on the Commission to establish a temporary European financial instrument, modelled on the SURE mechanism, to support the automotive sector and its supply chain in addressing current structural challenges; recalls that a SURE-like instrument would aim to preserve employment, sustain industrial capacity and promote resilience in the Union’s internal market; considers that the legal basis for such an instrument should be Article 122(2) TFEU, allowing for temporary Union financial assistance in exceptional circumstances; stresses that the proposed support should be subject to appropriate reporting, audit and accountability requirements and should contribute to the Union’s objectives…

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6. Amendment 6The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 46 a (new)
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   46 a. Notes that the exposure of the Union budget to Ukraine more than doubled in 2023 compared to the previous year from EUR 15,6 billion, to €33.7 billion; reiterates its concerns that for the MFA+ support to Ukraine - with a value of EUR 18,0 billion, agreed at the end of 2022 and disbursed throughout 2023 - no provisions were required in the CPF to cover the risks of default, posing a serious risk to the Union budget as expressed in the Opinion 07/2022; draws attention that possible losses related to MFA+ will have to be covered by future Union budgets or by the budgetary ‘headroom’ between the MFF ceiling and the own resources ceiling; invites the Commission to provide additional measur…

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7. Amendment 7The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 74
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   74. Notes that the budget for the programmes under MFF heading 2 ‘Cohesion, resilience and values’ was EUR 73,3 billion (38,4 % of the Union budget) distributed as follows: 47,8 % for the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and other regional operations, 18,9 % for the European Social Fund (ESF), 9,8 % for the Cohesion Fund (CF), 3,8 % for Erasmus+, 2,1 % for CEF Transport, and 3,8 % for other areas;

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   74. Stresses the importance of Union cohesion policy for economic and territorial convergence and development in the regions of the Union, as well as for supporting the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights; notes that the budget for the programmes under MFF heading 2 ‘Cohesion, resilience and values’ was EUR 73,3 billion (38,4 % of the Union budget) distributed as follows: 47,8 % for the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and other regional operations, 18,9 % for the European Social Fund (ESF), 9,8 % for the Cohesion Fund (CF), 3,8 % for Erasmus+, 2,1 % for CEF Transport, and 3,8 % for other areas;

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8. Amendment 8The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 143 a (new)
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   143 a. Expresses deep concern over the Commission’s decision to proceed with the adoption of the “Rearm EU” initiative without prior consultation of the European Parliament; regrets that such a decision bypasses the principle of institutional balance and undermines Parliament’s role as co-legislator in shaping strategic and budgetary priorities; urges the Commission to refrain from initiating substantial policy instruments that impact the Union’s financial and strategic architecture without ensuring full respect for the prerogatives of the Parliament;

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9. Amendment 9The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 236 a (new)
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   236 a. Reminds of the RRF's crucial contribution to preventing a severe economic downturn and social crisis following the COVID-19 pandemic, and its ability to provide a strong crisis response tool;

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10. Amendment 10Greens/EFAMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 153
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    153. Notes with regret that the European Commission financed the Gaziantep Islamic Science and Technology University, which has proven ties to terrorist organisation of Hamas; calls on the Commission to cancel all ties to this university and other universities with ties to terrorist organisations;

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11. Amendment 11Greens/EFAMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 224 a (new)
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    224 a. Notes with regret that the Commission has in the past prematurely released funds suspended under the RRF and Common Provisions Regulation, before the necessary reforms had entered into force, thereby not fulfilling the conditions linked to the release of these funds; warns that this premature release undermines the credibility of the Commission’s role as Guardian of the Treaties and might set a dangerous precedent that should not be repeated in future cases;

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12. Amendment 12S&DMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 20 a (new)
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    20 a. Welcomes the reply of Commissioner Serafin to the written question1a, once again confirming EU funding was granted and used by NGOs in full respect of EU Treaties and LIFE Regulation2a; takes further note of the recent ECA Special Report on transparency of EU funding granted to NGOs3a, which, while stating that the use of EU funding for NGO advocacy is legal, also confirms it is in line with EU’s legal transparency requirements as laid down in the EU Financial Regulation; at the same time ECA SR 11/2025 points to the fact that more should be done to improve transparency of EU funding received by all beneficiaries; calls in this regard on the Commission to implement ECA recommendations…

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13. Amendment 13S&DMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 117
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    117. Notes the concerns expressed by some members of the Budgetary Control Committee that certain grant agreements between the European Union Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) and beneficiaries, such as CSOs and private companies, under the LIFE Programme include ‘work plans’ containing detailed advocacy actions towards Union institutions or their representatives, as well as other actions directed towards certain trade agreements which the Union was negotiating, or litigation measures to be pursued by the respective entities; acknowledges that this could be potentially interpreted as interfering with internal decision making in Union institutions; notes that th…

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    117. Notes the concerns expressed by some members of the Budgetary Control Committee that certain grant agreements between the European Union Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) and beneficiaries, such as CSOs and private companies, under the LIFE Programme include ‘work plans’ containing detailed advocacy actions towards Union institutions; notes that the European Court of Auditors Special report 11/20251a stressed that the European Union funding may legitimately support public interest advocacy as part of transparent and ongoing dialogue with civil society organisations therefore answering the unfounded concerns expressed by some members of the Budgetary Contro…

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14. Amendment 14ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 12 a (new)
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    12 a. Highlights that several new own resources such as the plastic tax are poorly designed and must be compensated from the GNI contributions in case of under collection of the projected revenue1a; _________________ 1a Special report 16/2024: EU revenue based on non‑recycled plastic packaging waste – A challenging start hindered by data that is not sufficiently comparable or reliable https://www.eca.europa.eu/en/publications?ref=SR-2024-16

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15. Amendment 15ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 13
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    13. Stresses the urgent need for significant de-bureaucratisation, streamlining and simplification of all Union policies and their funding in line with the recommendations in the Draghi report2 in order to ease the burdens for European businesses and increase European competitiveness, while ensuring the protection of the financial interests of the Union; underlines that simplification will also have a positive effect on error rates in the implementation of policies because many errors happen because of overcomplicated rules which are difficult to navigate, especially for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), new applicants, spin-offs and start-ups; _________________ 2 The future of Euro…

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    13. Stresses the urgent need for significant de-bureaucratisation, streamlining and simplification of all Union policies and their funding in line with the recommendations in the Draghi report2 in order to ease the burdens for European businesses and increase European competitiveness, while ensuring the protection of the financial interests of the Union; underlines that simplification will also have a positive effect on error rates in the implementation of policies because many errors happen because of overcomplicated rules which are difficult to navigate, especially for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), new applicants, spin-offs and start-ups; stresses the urgent need to set up a E…

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16. Amendment 16ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 15
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    15. Stresses the need and highlights the importance of the NDICI programme for the support to global challenges, the promotion of human rights, freedoms and democracy; underlines the importance of reinforcing the Eastern Neighbourhood line in order to support political, economic and social reforms in this challenged region;

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    15. Stresses the need and highlights the importance of the NDICI programme for the support to global challenges, the promotion of human rights, freedoms and democracy; is concerned about the many instances of financing of the Islamist nebula via European funds ; underlines the importance of reinforcing the Eastern Neighbourhood line in order to support political, economic and social reforms in this challenged region;

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17. Amendment 17ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 16
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    16. 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; 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 UN…

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    16. 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, anti-Christian and anti-Islamic movements; 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…

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18. Amendment 18ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 21 a (new)
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    21 a. Has remaining reservations whether recent reinforcements in EDES will truly protect taxpayers’ money since the decision to blacklist the entities belongs to the so-called "authorising officers" of the Commission, is made behind the closed doors and could be manipulated by the applicants by submitting false or incomplete data;

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19. Amendment 19ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 45
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    45. Highlights that equality is a founding value of the Union and is enshrined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union; recalls the commitment of the Union to gender mainstreaming in its policy-making and implementation of Union funds, including gender budgeting; encourages the Commission to continue the efforts made in gender budgeting and in tracking the impact of the Union budget to foster gender equality; recalls the obligation of the Commission to accompany all legislative proposals with an impact assessment when they are projected to have a significant economic, social, and environmental impact in order to guarantee, among other things, fair distribution of funds;

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    45. Highlights that equality is a founding value of the Union and is enshrined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union; recalls the commitment of the Union to gender mainstreaming in its policy-making and implementation of Union funds, including gender budgeting; points out that gender budgeting requires all countries receiving the EU funds to collect and tabulate sex-disaggregated data, thereby increasing bureaucratic burdens and decreasing competitivenes; encourages the Commission to continue the efforts made in gender budgeting and in tracking the impact of the Union budget to foster gender equality; recalls the obligation of the Commission to accompany all legislative…

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20. Amendment 20ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 54
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    54. Notes with satisfaction that the new own resource based on non-recycled plastic packaging waste generated by Member States in 2023 amounted to EUR 7,2 billion, equivalent to 4,0 % of the EU’s total revenue; further notes that the Court identified7 some problems related to the reliability and comparability of data; stresses that it provides an excellent example of a new own resource, as it creates positive incentives for Member States to reduce the volume of non-recycled plastic packaging while at the same time generating a new revenue stream for the Union; _________________ 7 ECA Special Report 16/2024: EU revenue based on non‑recycled plastic packaging waste – A challenging start hinder…

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    54. Notes with satisfaction that the new own resource based on non-recycled plastic packaging waste generated by Member States in 2023 amounted to EUR 7,2 billion, equivalent to 4,0 % of the EU’s total revenue; further notes that the Court identified7 some problems related to the reliability and comparability of data; highlights that the amount collected for the plastic-based own resource in 2021 was €1.1 billion less than the amount based on the estimates reported in the annual statements, which was lately compensated directly from the taxpayers’ pockets via the GNI contributions; _________________ 7 ECA Special Report 16/2024: EU revenue based on non‑recycled plastic packaging waste – A ch…

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21. Amendment 21ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 55
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    55. Stresses that the Commission’s proposals concerning new own resources from 2021 comprising three elements, the first based on revenues from emissions trading (ETS), the second drawing on the resources generated by the Union’s carbon border adjustment mechanism, and the third based on the share of residual profits from multinationals that will be re-allocated to Member States under the OECD/G20 agreement on a re-allocation of taxing rights (“Pillar One”) are obvious candidates for such new resources; at the same time, points out that other sources might also be considered if they should prove to be easier for Member States to approve; welcomes other initiatives that may lead to new own re…

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    55. Stresses that the Commission’s proposals concerning new own resources from 2021 comprising three elements, the first based on revenues from emissions trading (ETS), the second drawing on the resources generated by the Union’s carbon border adjustment mechanism, and the third based on the share of residual profits from multinationals that will be re-allocated to Member States under the OECD/G20 agreement on a re-allocation of taxing rights (“Pillar One”) are obvious candidates for such new resources; notes that all proposed new own resources will inevitably lead to double taxation, exacerbate trade wars, impose additional burdens on businesses and EU consumers, cause company relocations a…

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22. Amendment 22ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 98
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    98. Emphasises the need for strict oversight of the allocation of funds to prevent misuse within the Erasmus programme; asks the Commission to gather evidence to investigate any case of fraudulent or suspicious recipients, in accordance with its duties outlined in the Financial Regulation and Erasmus+ grant agreements; calls for adequate safeguarding of the programme from abuse by organizations whose activities are not aligned with the fundamental values of the Union (human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, rule of law, human rights); recalls that the Commission is legally bound to ensure that programme beneficiaries commit to and ensure the respect of these values and do not commit pro…

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    98. Emphasises the need for strict oversight of the allocation of funds to prevent misuse within the Erasmus programme; asks the Commission to gather evidence to investigate any case of fraudulent or suspicious recipients, in accordance with its duties outlined in the Financial Regulation and Erasmus+ grant agreements; calls for adequate safeguarding of the programme from abuse by organizations whose activities are not aligned with the fundamental values of the Union (human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, rule of law, human rights) such as the Al Sharq Forum; recalls that the Commission is legally bound to ensure that programme beneficiaries commit to and ensure the respect of these v…

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23. Amendment 23ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 108
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    108. Recalls the farmers’ protests across Europe towards the end of 2023 and early 2024 and the Commission’s response aimed at simplification, in particular for small farmers, and increasing discretionary powers for Member States; stresses that simplification should go hand in hand with sound financial management and take into account the Union’s climate commitments; welcomes the Commission’s targeted approach, especially concerning the distinction between farm size in terms of agricultural land and number of farms; cautions that discretion given to Member States should also be accompanied by thorough oversight by the Commission;

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    108. Recalls the farmers’ protests across Europe towards the end of 2023 and early 2024 and the Commission’s response aimed at simplification, in particular for small farmers, and increasing discretionary powers for Member States; stresses that deregulation and simplification should go hand in hand with sound financial management and take into account the Union’s climate commitments; welcomes the Commission’s targeted approach, especially concerning the distinction between farm size in terms of agricultural land and number of farms; cautions that discretion given to Member States should also be accompanied by thorough oversight by the Commission;

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24. Amendment 24ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 131
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    131. Stresses that securing the Union’s external borders is a pillar of the New Pact on Migration and Asylum; 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; 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 u…

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    131. Stresses that securing the Union’s external borders is a pillar of the New Pact on Migration and Asylum; 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; 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 u…

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25. Amendment 25ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 131 a (new)
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    131 a. Welcomes the instructions given to the Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration2a to work on designing innovative ways to counter illegal migration; _________________ 2a https://www.politico.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/15/October-2024-EUCO-Migration-letter.pdf

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26. Amendment 26ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 133
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    133. Notes the Court’s conclusion that the AMIF 2014-2020 was performing below expectations in terms of facilitating returns of migrants: also takes note of the fact that the Court and the Commission agree that progress in this area was particularly affected by COVID-19-related travel restrictions; further notes that in 2023 return measures were supported with EUR 29,8 million from the AMIF; considers that the Commission must provide stronger efforts to assist Member States in addressing irregular border crossing and in successfully implementing returns of third-country nationals, as well as the integration of legal migrants; looks forward to receiving consolidated information in 2025 on pro…

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    133. Notes the Court’s conclusion that the AMIF 2014-2020 was performing below expectations in terms of facilitating returns of migrants: also takes note of the fact that the Court and the Commission agree that progress in this area was particularly affected by COVID-19-related travel restrictions; further notes that in 2023 return measures were supported with EUR 29,8 million from the AMIF; considers that the Commission must provide stronger efforts to assist Member States in addressing illegal border crossing and in successfully implementing returns of third-country nationals, as well as the integration of legal migrants; looks forward to receiving consolidated information in 2025 on progr…

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27. Amendment 27ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 143 a (new)
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    143 a. Notes that the European Parliament has called on the Union and its Member States to put in place a legal framework enabling Russia to be classified as a State sponsor of terrorism;

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28. Amendment 28ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 144 – point iv a (new)
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    (iv a) take action to enable the use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine and therefore enhance European security;

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29. Amendment 29ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 152
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    152. Stresses that Union aid should under no circumstances - directly or indirectly - be financing terrorism, hence it should not support any entity connected to Hamas or any other terrorist or extremist organisation; notes to this end, it is legitimate and necessary to be able to clearly know and identify all the final beneficiaries of European aid in third countries; emphasises the need for strict control over the distribution and use of aid to ensure no misuse of funds;

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    152. Stresses that Union aid should under no circumstances - directly or indirectly - be financing terrorism, hence it should not support any entity connected to Hamas or any other terrorist or extremist organisation including all associations linked to the Muslim Brotherhood; ; notes to this end, it is legitimate and necessary to be able to clearly know and identify all the final beneficiaries of European aid in third countries; emphasises the need for strict control over the distribution and use of aid to ensure no misuse of funds;

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30. Amendment 30ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 152 a (new)
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    152 a. Points out that, at the hearing on 21 November 2024, the Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement stated that the Palestinian Authority's Union-funded reform agenda includes ending the 'pay for slay' programme; calls on the Commission to ensure that the Palestinian Authority genuinly puts an end to the programme and to inform Parliament accordingly without delay;

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31. Amendment 31ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 184
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    184. Expresses deep concern that there has been allegations of corruption linked to the Commission; at the same time deplores that there has been allegations about officials from the Commission that allegedly accepted gifts from a country that the Union was negotiating an agreement with; stresses the need for a clear and systematic approach to ensure that all OLAF cases involving relevant potential criminal offences are promptly referred to the EPPO and the competent national authorities; calls on the Commission to reinforce relevant rules and procedures in order to ensure that all cases are handled in a strict, correct and efficient way;

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    184. Expresses deep concern that there has been allegations of corruption linked to the Commission; at the same time deplores that there has been allegations about officials from the Commission that allegedly accepted gifts from a country that the Union was negotiating an agreement with; considers it unacceptable that in this context individuals holding top-level director positions, who are subject to ongoing investigations or proceedings, are rewarded with transfers to highly paid advisory roles, as in the case of the former Director of DG MOVE; stresses the need for a clear and systematic approach to ensure that all OLAF cases involving relevant potential criminal offences are promptly ref…

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32. Amendment 32ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 185 a (new)
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    185 a. Expresses deep concern regarding reports of an ongoing investigation involving the former Commissioner for Justice, who is alleged to have been engaged, during his time in office, in money laundering activities involving funds of unknown origin; calls on the Commission to fully cooperate with the Belgian authorities and to urgently clarify whether these activities were in any way connected to his official duties within the Commission;

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33. Amendment 33ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 186 a (new)
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    186 a. Considers it unacceptable that the Commission, while dedicating substantial attention and resources to fact-checking, combating disinformation, and countering foreign interference, fails to apply the same standards of verification to its own official documents; stresses that the inclusion, in the 2023 Annual Rule of Law Report, of content defending an individual publicly identified as a Russian intelligence agent, and calling for his release, was highly damaging and undermines the credibility of the report; notes that the organisations cited by the Commission as sources in this case revised their statements and withdrew their allegations after the individual’s espionage activities wer…

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34. Amendment 34ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 224 a (new)
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    224 a. Recalls that on 14 October 2022, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office announced that there is an ongoing investigation into the acquisition of COVID-19 vaccines in the Union and the fact that this exceptional confirmation comes after the extremely high public interest in the matter 1a; _________________ 1a https://www.eppo.europa.eu/en/news/ongoing-eppo-investigation-acquisition-covid-19-vaccines-eu

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35. Amendment 35ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 250 a (new)
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    250 a. Urges the Commission to create a compensation fund for individuals who have suffered adverse effects from the COVID-19 vaccination, on the grounds that they have been harmed by the lack of transparency and the refusal to disclose vaccine procurement contracts and related liability arrangements;

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36. Amendment 36ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 251 a (new)
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    251 a. Calls on the Commission to immediately publish the non-redacted versions of the Purchase Agreements for the COVID-19 vaccines;

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37. Amendment 37EPPMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 46 a (new)
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    46 a. Recalls the following findings of the Court of Auditors' Special Report 11/2025: (i) that the identification and registration of entities as NGOs are not always consistent and reliable; (ii) that despite a more streamlined granting process, issues with the completeness and accuracy of data remain; (iii) that the lack of a reliable overview of Union spending on NGOs hampers useful analysis; (iv) that the calls for proposals in the Court's sample were transparent; (v) that respect for Union values is not pro-actively verified; and (vi) that transparency practices vary widely in the Court's sample, with larger NGOs performing better. calls on the Commission to fully implement the recommen…

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38. Amendment 38ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 3 a (new)
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    3a. Expresses deep concern over the manner in which the President of the Commission handled negotiations with pharmaceutical companies during the COVID-19 vaccine procurement process; strongly regrets the lack of transparency surrounding her communications, particularly the untraceable SMS exchanges with a pharmaceutical CEO, which constitute a serious breach of institutional credibility and pose a direct threat to the public’s trust in Union institutions;

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39. Amendment 39ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 3 b (new)
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    3b. Calls on the President of the Commission to provide full disclosure regarding her communications with pharmaceutical companies during the COVID-19 vaccine negotiations, including the exchange of SMS messages, which has thus far remained opaque and raises serious concerns regarding the integrity and conduct of both the Commission and its President;

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40. Amendment 40ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 16 a (new)
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    16a. Demands that the Commission immediately stop all funding to UNRWA, following serious allegations of complicity with terrorist organisations such as Hamas; stresses that the Union must under no circumstances support any organisation that promotes or condones violence and terrorism, especially when such support is provided under the pretext of humanitarian aid;

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41. Amendment 41ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 18 a (new)
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    18a. Calls attention to the serious lack of transparency in the NGO sector, which has enabled foreign interests to exert undue influence over EU policymaking, as evidenced by the Qatargate scandal; calls, therefore, for the immediate suspension of Union funding to NGOs that fail to comply with transparency criteria;

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42. Amendment 42ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 18 b (new)
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    18b. Notes with concern that the Court, in its Special Report 11/2025, found that the transparency in Union funding to NGOs remains insufficient due to the Commission’s failure to verify key aspects, such as whether self-declared NGOs were in fact pursuing the commercial interests of their members;

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43. Amendment 43ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 18 c (new)
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    18c. Notes with concern that the Court, in its Special Report 11/2025, found that approximately €7.4 billion of EU public funds were allocated to around 12,000 NGO with a disproportionate share granted to just 30 NGOs; requests, therefore, to proceed with the immediate full disclosure of all contracts signed with NGOs receiving Union funds in the interest of full transparency, accountability, and public trust;

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44. Amendment 44ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 70 a (new)
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    70a. Strongly believes that it is crucial to increase investments in nuclear energy as a key component of Europe's energy future and energy independence;

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45. Amendment 45ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 108 a (new)
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    108a. Considers that CAP subsidies, currently conditional on compliance with environmental criteria, fail to effectively support agricultural production, impose complex administrative burdens on farmers, and result in costly controls for Member States; calls for a comprehensive simplification of the CAP to better promote agricultural production in Europe and safeguard the continent’s food security;

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46. Amendment 46ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 131 a (new)
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    131a. Calls for the establishment of hubs outside the Schengen borders, where asylum seekers would await a decision on whether to be granted asylum or sent back to their country of arrival;

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47. Amendment 47ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 131 b (new)
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    131b. Calls for support from Union funds for the construction of physical barriers at the Schengen borders;

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48. Amendment 48ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 145 a (new)
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    145 a. Stresses that any funding under the NDICI should be made conditional on the effective implementation of repatriation agreements;

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49. Amendment 49ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 38 a (new)
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    38 a. Is concerned about the increase in Union debt (+33% between 2022 and 2023), the amount of commitments still to be settled (€ 543 billion, or 157% of the Union debt) and the considerable increase in the cost of borrowing under NextGenerationEU; therefore calls on the Union to undertake significant spending cuts, particularly in its administrative budget, which exceeds €12 billion; calls on the Union to abandon any creation of taxes, duties or new resources which would inevitably increase the tax burden on Europeans;

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50. Amendment 50ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 38 b (new)
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    38 b. Expresses its deep concern at the Commission's funding of campaigns promoting the wearing of the veil, in particular through slogans such as "freedom is in the hijab" and insists that, henceforth, no Union budget be allocated to campaigns encouraging, directly or indirectly, the wearing of veil;

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51. Amendment 51ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 57 a (new)
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    57 a. Calls to lighten regulatory burden to facilitate private investment, particularly in the sector of defence, AI, semiconductors, chips, telecommunications, cloud, data and quantum computing;

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52. Amendment 52ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 124 a (new)
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    124 a. Notes the growing trend towards relocating parts of the European Union's migration policy, and calls on the institutions to further develop this approach; calls for specific and sufficient funding to be allocated to the creation of return platforms outside the territory of the Union;

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53. Amendment 53PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1
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    1. Underlines its strong commitment to the Union’s fundamental values and principles which are enshrined in the Treaty on the European Union (TEU) and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU); in the framework of the discharge process, stresses especially the principles of sound financial management as set out in Article 317 TFEU and the combatting of fraud and protection of the financial interests of the Union as set out in Article 325 TFEU;

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    1. Underlines its strong commitment to the Union’s fundamental values and principles which are enshrined in the Treaty on the European Union (TEU) and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU); in the framework of the discharge process, stresses especially the principles of sound financial management as set out in Article 317 TFEU and the combatting of fraud and protection of the financial interests of the Union as set out in Article 325 TFEU; deplores the fact that, contrary to the stated values and very purpose of the founding of the Union, the European Commission is regularly the subject of scandals through its Commissioners or their close advisors: - alleged money launde…

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54. Amendment 54PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 a (new)
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    1 a. Recalls that the Ombudsman had criticized the European Commission and its procedure for dealing with the “pantouflage” movements of its staff (OI/1/2021/KR); the Commission had prohibited only 2 of the 100 cases studied during its strategic inquiry; notes that the Ombudsman had concluded that “The Commission should adopt a more rigorous approach to the movement of its senior executives to private sector jobs shortly after they leave”; however, the Commission has authorized former European Commissioner and former French Finance Minister Thierry Breton (2019-2024) to (re)join Bank of America's International Advisory Board ; an activity that will keep him busy for 3 days a year, and for wh…

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55. Amendment 55PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1 b (new)
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    1 b. Deplores the scandal of the purchase of 4.6 billion doses of Covid vaccine for 71 billion euros by the President of the Commission and the recent purchase of a further 146 million doses for an unknown amount ; Whereas the European Commissioner for Health testified on 27/03/2023 before the COVI Special Committee that President Von der Leyen was not involved in any COVID vaccine contract negotiations, contrary to the information published by the New York Times (28/04/2021) and the conclusions of the European Court of Auditors in its special report on the purchase of COVID-19 vaccines; whereas the Commission has required certain Members of Parliament on the COVI Committee to sign a confide…

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56. Amendment 56PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 2
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    2. Underlines the importance of the principle of separation of powers in the Union and recalls that according to the Treaty, the institutions shall practice mutual sincere cooperation; believes that under no circumstances the actions of one Union institution should affect the independence of another institution; urges all other institutions to respect the role of the Parliament as the sole Union institution directly elected by the citizens and to refrain from any undue, direct or indirect interference in its legislative processes, thereby ensuring that Parliament’s decision making-process remains free and independent from other Union institutions or any other entities;

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    2. Underlines the importance of the principle of separation of powers in the Union and recalls that according to the Treaty, the institutions shall practice mutual sincere cooperation; believes that under no circumstances the actions of one Union institution should affect the independence of another institution; in this respect, deplores the fact that LIFE funds have been allocated to entities engaged in direct lobbying of EU institutions, in contradiction with the principles of sound financial management, transparency and separation of powers; Considering that details of grant contracts and the results of actions should be public, except in cases of national security, deplores the fact that…

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57. Amendment 57PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 3 a (new)
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    3 a. Rejects the integration of political agendas such as the Green Deal and so-called woke ideology into the EU’s financial framework, viewing them as the imposition of failed left-liberal concepts that undermine economic pragmatism, social cohesion, and Member State sovereignty;

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58. Amendment 58PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 3 b (new)
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    3 b. Opposes any spending or references linked to the European Green Deal, considering it excessively costly for taxpayers and economically damaging for key sectors of the European economy;

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59. Amendment 59PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 3 c (new)
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    3 c. Stresses that all EU spending must fully respect the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality, ensuring that national governments maintain the right to determine their own financial priorities without unnecessary interference from Brussels; demands the European Commission to avoid using its budgetary powers to pressure Member States into compliance with centrally dictated policies that undermine their sovereignty;

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60. Amendment 60PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 4
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    4. Notes that the Court of Auditors (the Court) for the financial year 2023 has issued a clean opinion concerning the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of revenue; at the same time, regrets that the Court has had to issue for the 5th consecutive year an adverse opinion on the legality and regularity of Union budget expenditure and a qualified opinion on the legality and regularity of expenditure under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF);

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    4. Notes that the Court of Auditors (the Court) for the financial year 2023 has issued a clean opinion concerning the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of revenue; at the same time, regrets that the Court has had to issue for the 5th consecutive year an adverse opinion on the legality and regularity of Union budget expenditure and a qualified opinion on the legality and regularity of expenditure under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF); in this respect, deplores the use of this new type of so-called temporary and flexible but extremely costly instrument, which the European Court of Auditors regularly deplores for its lack of transparency in achieving milesto…

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61. Amendment 61PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 9 a (new)
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    9 a. Stresses that it has been proven that the European Union’s financial interests were not well protected in the European Commission, noting the unprecedented number of high scale scandals in those institutions, stipulates the need to further strengthen and revise the anti-corruption and transparency rules of the institution and to apply the lessons learned;

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62. Amendment 62PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 10 a (new)
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    10 a. Points out that the Union has played a vital role in achieving lasting peace on its territory and that it must do everything in its power to bring peace back to Europe, which is essential for the economic prosperity, stability and security of the European Union and the continent;

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63. Amendment 63PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 10 b (new)
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    10 b. Believes that the current system of rule of law conditionality is not primarily intended to protect the financial interests of the Union but to impose the Commission's political objectives, demands that the so-called "Rule of Law Conditionality" mechanism must not be used as a political tool to blackmail Member States and interfere in their democratically elected governments' decisions, the conditionality system in its current form has failed and is beyond repair;

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64. Amendment 64PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 10 c (new)
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    10 c. Reminds that the former Commissioner responsible for negotiating anti-corruption framework and the rule of law with Member States during the past five years is now under criminal investigation for money laundering and other corruption-related crimes; condemns the use of rule of law conditionality for politically motivated ideological attacks on Member States; highlights that in these attacks the European Commission used and financed NGOs and leftist media outlets from EU funds; demands therefore that these attacks against national sovereignty misusing the rule of law conditionality must be stopped;

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65. Amendment 65PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 13 a (new)
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    13 a. Finds that the current architecture of the European Union’s institutions does have duplications and overlapping mandates, believes that the Union needs to lead the way to cut administrative costs, simplify, in order to boost competitiveness and to streamline EU public administration, recommends to assess how a DOGE-style (Department of Government Efficiency) reform package could be implemented and how could it could benefit the efficiency of the governance of the European Union and its institutions;

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66. Amendment 66PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 16 a (new)
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    16 a. Deplores, however, the reality of the European Commission's complacency towards Islamist movements and entities; witnesses the European Commission's funding of nearly 10 million euros for the so-called “European Koran” project to rewrite European history, the “EU Action Plan against Racism 2020-2025” and its follow-up, which targets all forms of racism with the exception of anti-white racism, or the funding of Erasmus + or NGOs in Europe (Femyso close to the Muslim Brotherhood, Islamic Relief Worldwide, etc., as well as extra-European universities close to the Muslim Brotherhood, as well as non-European universities close to Islamist movements (Gaza University, close to Hamas); thus de…

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67. Amendment 67PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 17 a (new)
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    17 a. Recalls, that a bombshell report revealed the European Commission's brazen misuse of taxpayer funds, funnelling billions into a shadowy network of NGOs and think tanks to promote its own political agenda and silence dissenting voices; condemns this enormous EU-NGO propaganda complex, that undermines democracy and constitutes a massive betrayal of European citizens;

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68. Amendment 68PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 18
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    18. Recalls the crucial role of civil society organisations (CSOs), including NGOs, in upholding democratic values to support a vibrant and lively democratic society, ensuring a sound basis for broad coverage of all relevant views in different debates and highlights that CSOs may receive support from Union funds to exercise these functions, as provided in Article 11 of the Treaty on European Union;

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    18. Recalls the crucial role of civil society organisations (CSOs), including NGOs, in upholding democratic values to support a vibrant and lively democratic society, ensuring a sound basis for broad coverage of all relevant views in different debates and highlights that CSOs may receive support from Union funds to exercise these functions, as provided in Article 11 of the Treaty on European Union; recalls that subsidies granted to NGOs from the Union budget amount to several billion euros each year (estimated at 7.4 billion euros from 2021 to 2023 by the European Court of Auditors), making the Union one of the main donors to civil society organizations; recalls that the Qatargate scandal re…

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69. Amendment 69PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 21 a (new)
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    21 a. Emphasizes the importance of addressing the European Commission’s spending on communication budget; notes that in 2023, commitments under the "Executive and institutional communication services" item amounted to €47,916,000, and under the "Communication services for citizens" item to €32,783,000, resulting in a total exceeding €80 million; requests detailed clarification on the concrete allocation and use of these funds, in light of concerns about potential interference in the European democratic process.

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70. Amendment 70PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 27 a (new)
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    27 a. Considers that, as long as the Court of Auditors — acting as the external auditor — is unable to issue an unqualified (positive) statement of assurance confirming that the Union budget is properly managed and that the underlying transactions are legal and regular, the Parliament, as a matter of principle, should not support the granting of discharge;

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71. Amendment 71PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 38 a (new)
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    38 a. Finds it outrageous and unacceptable, that a former Commissioner awarded European funds annually to non governmental organisations to lobby on the Commission's own policy agenda;

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72. Amendment 72PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 49 – point iii a (new)
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    (iii a) return to more prudent and responsible fiscal practices within the Union, as it raises concerns over the extended use of the diversified funding strategy, under which joint EU borrowing risks transferring financial liabilities to future generations;

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73. Amendment 73PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 49 – point ix a (new)
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    (ix a) Respect the equality of all Member States before the Treaties and stresses the need to ensure each and every Member State has even access to the European Funds, as currently not all Member States are treated and supported evenly from Union funds, which significantly undermines the functioning of the Single Market;

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74. Amendment 74PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 49 – point xii a (new)
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    (xii a) immediately suspend or cancel grant agreements with NGOs that are in violation of the financial rules of the Union and to supplement the Commission guidance with concrete proposals for avoiding Union funding being used to actively lobby Union institutions, such as self-declarations; welcomes the announcements made by the new Commission in this regard;

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75. Amendment 75PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 55 a (new)
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    55 a. Opposes any form of EU-level taxation imposed directly on European citizens, recalling that the fiscal burden is already high in many Member States and should not be exacerbated by additional levies at Union level;

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76. Amendment 76PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 73 – point iii a (new)
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    (iii a) immediately withdraw its discriminative decision on excluding the Hungarian universities from the Horizon Europe program;

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77. Amendment 77PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 100 – point viii a (new)
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    (viii a) immediately withdraw its discriminative decision on excluding the Hungarian universities, students, teachers and researchers from the Erasmus+ mobility programs;

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78. Amendment 78PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 100 – point ix a (new)
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    (ix a) guarantee the procedural rights of the Member State concerned, and that any procedure will also be conducted in accordance with the principles of objectivity, non-discrimination and equal treatment of the Member State concerned, and will be conducted according to a non-partisan and evidence-based approach;

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79. Amendment 79PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 131 a (new)
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    131 a. Stresses that the EU's Migration and Asylum Pact is a failed attempt to implement large-scale reforms, it needs to be recognised that illegal migration has to be stopped before reaching the external borders and instead of migrant quotas there is need for an effective return and prevention of further illegal inflows, changes are necessary as regards the EU’s migration and asylum regulatory framework, including establishing a system for extraterritoriality, examining asylum applications outside the EU;

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80. Amendment 80PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 134 – point iii
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    (iii) take action to improve the performance of actions funded by the Union in terms of effective returns and combatting irregular migration, while ensuring the full respect of Union legislation and the fundamental values of the Union;

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    (iii) take action to improve the performance of actions funded by the Union in terms of effective returns and combatting illegal migration, while ensuring the full respect of Union legislation and the fundamental values of the Union;

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81. Amendment 81PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 134 – point iii a (new)
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    (iii a) Regrets that the European Court of Justice imposed a fine on Hungary for not letting migrants enter the country before a final decision is made on their application; requests the European Commission to use part of the EUR 2 billion due for border protection expenses for Hungary to finance the fine imposed on Hungary by the European Court of Justice;

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82. Amendment 82PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 134 – point v a (new)
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    (v a) Underlines the failure of Union policies in preventing migration flows and human trafficking; reiterates its concerns about the role played by the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF), which should guarantee the proper implementation of a rigorous asylum policy in accordance with international standards, while blocking illegal migration and ensuring border controls and an adequate repatriation policy;

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83. Amendment 83PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 152 a (new)
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    152 a. In this respect, deeply regrets that the Commission has financed several projects or entities close to terrorist or Islamist movements: the Islamic University of Gaza through Erasmus + in addition to the 250,000 euros granted as part of a partnership, “Islamic Relief Worldwide”, both close to Hamas, “Impact Platform” of the Al-Sharq Forum to reinforce the “Femyso Academy” close to the Muslim Brotherhood, NGOs as part of the “mobility of socio-educational workers for young people” of Erasmus+ with the stated aim of recognizing Islam as an official religion; condemns the double discourse of the European Commission, which, by knowingly financing them, contributes to inciting extra-Europe…

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84. Amendment 84PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 170
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    170. Recalls that two EUTFs were created under the EDFs; recalls that EUTF for Africa has mobilised over EUR 5 billion, with 88% of contributions (EUR 4.4 billion) coming from the EDF and the Union budget; deplores that, despite several requests from Parliament, the process of managing and allocating these funds still lacks transparency; is concerned by the ECA findings in its Special report 17/2024 “The EU trust fund for Africa Despite new approaches, support remained unfocused; notes that, despite an innovative approach to identifying human rights risks in a difficult environment, these risks were not comprehensively addressed and that the Court found that the assessment of potential risks…

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    170. Recalls that two EUTFs were created under the EDFs; recalls that EUTF for Africa has mobilised over EUR 5 billion, with 88% of contributions (EUR 4.4 billion) coming from the EDF and the Union budget; deplores that, despite several requests from Parliament, the process of managing and allocating these funds still lacks transparency; is concerned by the ECA findings in its Special report 17/2024 “The EU trust fund for Africa Despite new approaches, support remained unfocused; notes that, despite an innovative approach to identifying human rights risks in a difficult environment, these risks were not comprehensively addressed and that the Court found that the assessment of potential risks…

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85. Amendment 85PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 171 – point vi a (new)
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    (vi a) stresses that any development aid granted to third countries under the EDF or the Neighbourhood Policy must be strictly conditional on the prior implementation of return and readmission agreements in those countries, in particular for their criminals and offenders;

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86. Amendment 86PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 171 – point vi b (new)
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    (vi b) urgently put an end to the financing of movements or entities close to terrorist organisations, in Europe and in third countries; request and obtain the recovery of sums paid to terrorist movements directly or indirectly;

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87. Amendment 87PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 172 – point iii a (new)
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    (iii a) reminds the European Commission to not to replace funding opportunities in the world, that have been reduced due to the withdrawal of USAID funds;

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88. Amendment 88PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 179 a (new)
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    179 a. Calls on the Commission to avoid any communication expenditure during election periods; recalls that the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) has reprimanded the European Commission for unlawfully targeting advertising at citizens via X (formerly Twitter), using "sensitive" personal data on their political opinions, in an attempt to influence political opinions in the Netherlands;

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89. Amendment 89PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 252 – point xiii a (new)
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    (xiii a) ensure immediate and complete access to grant contracts between the Commission and non-governmental and civil society organisations; this must be guaranteed for the European Parliament, the EU Member States and citizens, ensuring the effective exercise of public control;

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90. Amendment 90PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 252 – point xv a (new)
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    (xv a) demands that the politically motivated blocking of Hungarian cohesion and RRF funds be lifted immediately and those funds must be paid out fully to Hungary;

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91. Amendment 91Motion for a resolution · Paragraph 183 a (new)
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    183 a. Recalls that the Court of Justice of the European Union ruled in July 2024 that the Commission had not given the public sufficient access to the details of the COVID-19 vaccine contracts and that the Commission had not provided sufficient evidence to support the justification for the lack of transparency of the contracts; strongly emphasises the importance of full transparency with a view to informing and protecting European citizens;

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