2023 discharge: General budget of the EU - European External Action Service
This is the 2023 discharge for the European External Action Service (EEAS) section of the EU general budget. The amendments address the EEAS and its delegations' role in EU external policy amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, countering foreign information manipulation and disinformation, Court of Auditors findings on procurement and funding methodology, budgetary constraints and staffing, the Gender Action Plan III, support for Moldova and the Western Balkans, and electoral observation.
Procedure timeline
- Committee amendments tabled12 Dec 2024 – 11 Feb 2025
- Plenary vote — Adopted7 May 2025 · On the proposed decision
- Plenary vote — Adopted7 May 2025 · On the motion for a resolution · the text as a whole
- Procedure completed
Plenary votes
10 roll-call votesIn plenary, Parliament usually votes in steps: first on amendments to the text (sometimes split into parts, so Members can accept one half of a sentence and reject the other), then on the text as a whole. The “main vote” is the one that adopts or rejects the text itself. Each vote below shows exactly which step it was. How voting works →
Where each group stood at the decisive votes
Milestones are the votes that adopt or reject text (not every amendment vote) — the percentage is the share of the group’s Members behind that position. Click a column heading to open the vote below.
Show the 7 earlier votes
- 7 May 2025RejectedOn amendment 5 · paragraph 8Official label: § 8 - Am 5 · what was voted ↗310 for339 against14 abstentions56 did not voteDecided by 29 votes. The contested ground: EPP (split 16 For / 154 Against)
Broke with their group’s line35 Members voted against their group’s majority
Beata SZYDŁOECRVoted For
Guillaume PELTIERECRVoted For
Laurence TROCHUECRVoted For
Marlena MALĄGECRVoted For
Patryk JAKIECRVoted For
Christian DOLESCHALEPPVoted For
David CASAEPPVoted For
Hélder SOUSA SILVAEPPVoted For
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- 7 May 2025RejectedOn amendment 3 · text to be inserted after paragraph 9Official label: Après le § 9 - Am 3 · what was voted ↗143 for455 against64 abstentions57 did not voteForAgainstAbst.
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- 7 May 2025RejectedOn amendment 1 · paragraph 10Official label: § 10 - Am 1 · what was voted ↗231 for384 against40 abstentions64 did not voteForAgainstAbst.
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- 7 May 2025RejectedOn amendment 6 · paragraph 10Official label: § 10 - Am 6 · what was voted ↗271 for290 against90 abstentions68 did not voteDecided by 19 votes. The contested ground: Patriots (43 abstentions) · Renew (split 42 For / 22 Against) · ECR (20 abstentions)
Broke with their group’s line35 Members voted against their group’s majority
Aura SALLAEPPVoted For
Liesbet SOMMENEPPVoted For
Maria WALSHEPPVoted For
Nina CARBERRYEPPVoted For
Pascal ARIMONTEPPVoted For
Regina DOHERTYEPPVoted For
Sirpa PIETIKÄINENEPPVoted For
Wouter BEKEEPPVoted For
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- 7 May 2025AdoptedOn paragraph 31 (part 2 of a split vote)Official label: § 31/2 · what was voted ↗412 for152 against84 abstentions71 did not voteForAgainstAbst.
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- 7 May 2025AdoptedOn paragraph 33 (part 1 of a split vote)Official label: § 33/1 · what was voted ↗457 for88 against98 abstentions76 did not voteForAgainstAbst.
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- 7 May 2025AdoptedOn paragraph 40 (part 2 of a split vote)Official label: § 40/2 · what was voted ↗415 for133 against96 abstentions75 did not voteForAgainstAbst.
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- 7 May 2025RejectedOn amendment 4 · text to be inserted after paragraph 82Official label: Après le § 82 - Am 4 · what was voted ↗187 for465 against12 abstentions55 did not voteForAgainstAbst.
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- 7 May 2025Main voteAdoptedOn the motion for a resolution · the text as a wholeOfficial label: Proposition de résolution (ensemble du texte) · what was voted ↗475 for136 against53 abstentions55 did not voteForAgainstAbst.
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- 7 May 2025Main voteAdoptedOn the proposed decisionOfficial label: Proposition de décision · what was voted ↗519 for126 against16 abstentions58 did not voteForAgainstAbst.
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Vote data: HowTheyVote.eu (ODbL, attribution) / European Parliament · roll-call votes only
Plenary amendments10 tabled on this text
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.
- Amendment 1The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 10Current text
10. Recalls that there have been allegations regarding the involvement of UNRWA employees in Gaza in the terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel on 7 October 2023; notes that in response to these allegations, nine staff members had their employment formally terminated by the UNRWA; underlines that the Commission has been working with the UNRWA to improve control systems, in line with recommendations from the
UNOfficeofInternalOversightServices(OIOS),includingthescreeningofstaffand the strengthening of internal investigative and ethical frameworks;stresses that following the concerns repeatedly raised by Parliament regarding the misuse of Union funding, any Union aid shouldnot…Amendment10. Recalls that there have been allegations regarding the involvement of 19 out of 13.000 UNRWA employees in Gaza in the terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel on 7 October 2023; notes that in response to these allegations, and after the investigations of the UN Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS), nine staff members had their employment formally terminated by the UNRWA; underlines that the Commission has been working with the UNRWA to improve control systems, in line with recommendations from the OIOS, including the screening of staff, a Union audit by Union-appointed independent internal experts and the strengthening of internal investigative and ethical frameworks; welcomes t…
Excerpt — full text in the official PDF. - Amendment 2The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 48 a (new)Amendment
48 a. Takes note that because of budgetary constraints the number of trainees employed was reduced; call on the EEAS to provide information on the working conditions and remuneration of trainees in the HQ and delegations;
- Amendment 3ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 9 a (new)Amendment
9 a. Calls for the end of Union funding to UNRWA, in light of allegations regarding the involvement of its staff in the October 2023 Hamas terrorist attack against Israel; firmly asserts that the European Union must not channel any taxpayer money to organizations suspected of collaboration or complicity with terrorist groups;
- Amendment 4ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 82 a (new)Amendment
82 a. Stresses that Union Delegations should not duplicate the work done by national embassies in third countries;
- Amendment 5S&DMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 8Current text
8. Notes that, in 2023, the EEAS has faced growing political and financial challenges, as well as challenges with respect to Human Rights and the Rule of Law; notes that Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and its geopolitical consequences continued to be a key issue in 2023, leading the EEAS to ensure wide-range support for Ukraine, exert pressure on Russia and continue its global outreach to address the wider consequences of the war, including the implementation of the Action Plan on the geopolitical consequences of Russian aggression against Ukraine; acknowledges the EEAS's role in gathering evidence against EU-sanctioned Russian state-backed outlets and individuals involved in spr…
Amendment8. Notes that, in 2023, the EEAS has faced growing political and financial challenges, as well as challenges with respect to Human Rights and the Rule of Law; notes that Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and its geopolitical consequences continued to be a key issue in 2023, leading the EEAS to ensure wide-range support for Ukraine, exert pressure on Russia and continue its global outreach to address the wider consequences of the war, including the implementation of the Action Plan on the geopolitical consequences of Russian aggression against Ukraine; acknowledges the EEAS's role in gathering evidence against EU-sanctioned Russian state-backed outlets and individuals involved in spr…
Excerpt — full text in the official PDF. - Amendment 6S&DMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 10Current text
10. Recalls that there have been allegations regarding the involvement of UNRWA employees in Gaza in the terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel on 7 October 2023; notes that in response to these allegations, nine staff members had their employment formally terminated by the UNRWA; underlines that the Commission has been working with the UNRWA to improve control systems, in line with recommendations from the UN Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS), including the screening of staff and the strengthening of internal investigative and ethical frameworks; stresses that following the concerns repeatedly raised by Parliament regarding the misuse of Union funding, any Union aid should not…
Amendment10. Recalls that there have been allegations regarding the involvement of UNRWA employees in Gaza in the terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel on 7 October 2023; notes that in response to these allegations, nine staff members had their employment formally terminated by the UNRWA; underlines that the Commission has been working with the UNRWA to improve control systems, in line with recommendations from the UN Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS), including the screening of staff and the strengthening of internal investigative and ethical frameworks; stresses that following the concerns repeatedly raised by Parliament regarding the misuse of Union funding, any Union aid should not…
Excerpt — full text in the official PDF. - Amendment 7Greens/EFAMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 10Current text
10. Recalls that there have been allegations regarding the involvement of UNRWA employees in Gaza in the terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel on 7 October 2023; notes that in response to these allegations, nine staff members had their employment formally terminated by the UNRWA; underlines that the Commission has been working with the UNRWA to improve control systems, in line with recommendations from the UN Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS), including the screening of staff and the strengthening of internal investigative and ethical frameworks; stresses that following the concerns repeatedly raised by Parliament regarding the misuse of Union funding, any Union aid should not…Amendmentdeleted
Excerpt — full text in the official PDF. - Amendment 8Greens/EFAMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 10Current text
10. Recalls that there have been allegations regarding the involvement of UNRWA employees in Gaza in the terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel on 7 October 2023; notes that in response to these allegations, nine staff members had their employment formally terminated by the UNRWA; underlines that the Commission has been working with the UNRWA to improve control systems, in line with recommendations from the UN Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS), including the screening of staff and the strengthening of internal investigative and ethical frameworks; stresses that following the concerns repeatedly raised by Parliament regarding the misuse of Union funding, any Union aid should not…
Amendment10. Recalls that there have been allegations regarding the involvement of UNRWA employees in Gaza in the terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel on 7 October 2023; notes that in response to these allegations, nine staff members had their employment formally terminated by the UNRWA; underlines that the Commission has been working with the UNRWA to improve control systems, in line with recommendations from the UN Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS), including the screening of staff and the strengthening of internal investigative and ethical frameworks; stresses that following the concerns repeatedly raised by Parliament regarding the misuse of Union funding, any Union aid should not…
Excerpt — full text in the official PDF. - Amendment 9PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 5 a (new)Amendment
5 a. Regrets the 62 520 euro spent at a Toyota dealer in Gibraltar and the 53 707 euro spent for the “bamboo supplier” in Jamaica (22 Trafalgar road) at the EU delegation; regrets more broadly the elevated cost of a useless network of “EU embassies” across the world;
- Amendment 10PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 53Current text
53. Notes with concern that OLAF opened eight investigations in 2023, which are still ongoing, concerning potential misconduct in the context of procurement procedures and implementation of contracts, grant agreements or potential irregularities related to human-resource matters;
notes that the opencasesin2023concernedofficials,temporaryagentsandlocalagentsbothintheEEASheadquarters and in delegations;asksthatParliamentbekeptinformedregardingthefollow-uptothoseinvestigations;notesthateightoldercasesinvolvingformerandcurrentstaffwereclosed,withrecommendationstotakefurtheractioninfivecases;notesthattheEEASisinregularcontactwithOLAFthrou…Amendment53. Notes with concern that OLAF opened eight investigations in 2023, which are still ongoing, concerning potential misconduct in the context of procurement procedures and implementation of contracts, grant agreements or potential irregularities related to human-resource matters; expresses deep concern over the alleged case uncovered by OLAF, which found that certain EEAS diplomats operated an illegal alcohol and cigar smuggling network during their Southeast Asia postings, violating Union rules and the prohibition on abusing diplomatic privileges; condemns the fact that those involved exploited their official EU positions and the tax and customs exemptions associated with their diplomatic s…
Excerpt — full text in the official PDF.
Official amendment documents
Members who amended this procedure
44 Members · by amendment count
The amendments, in full text
158 amendmentsEvery amendment as tabled — original text, proposed change and justification, with a link to the official PDF.