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2024/0176(BUD) 2025 general budget: all sections
Next event: Indicative plenary sitting date 2024/10/21

Progress: Awaiting committee decision

RoleCommitteeRapporteurShadows
Lead BUDG HERBST Niclas (icon: PPE PPE), NEGRESCU Victor (icon: S&D S&D) HALICKI Andrzej (icon: PPE PPE), UŠAKOVS Nils (icon: S&D S&D), ZIJLSTRA Auke (icon: PfE PfE), RZOŃCA Bogdan (icon: ECR ECR), KELLER Fabienne (icon: RE RE), ANDRESEN Rasmus (icon: Verts/ALE Verts/ALE), TEGETHOFF Kai (icon: Verts/ALE Verts/ALE), FARANTOURIS Nikolas (icon: GUE/NGL GUE/NGL), OLIVEIRA João (icon: GUE/NGL GUE/NGL), JUNGBLUTH Alexander (icon: ESN ESN)
Committee Opinion AFET VAUTMANS Hilde (icon: RE RE) Michael GAHLER (icon: PPE PPE), Nacho SÁNCHEZ AMOR (icon: S&D S&D), Tineke STRIK (icon: Verts/ALE Verts/ALE)
Committee Opinion DEVE GOERENS Charles (icon: RE RE)
Committee Opinion INTA
Committee Opinion CONT CEPEDA José (icon: S&D S&D)
Committee Opinion ECON
Committee Opinion EMPL TOMC Romana (icon: PPE PPE) Vilija BLINKEVIČIŪTĖ (icon: S&D S&D), Jana TOOM (icon: RE RE), João OLIVEIRA (icon: GUE/NGL GUE/NGL), Francesco TORSELLI (icon: ECR ECR), Maria OHISALO (icon: Verts/ALE Verts/ALE)
Committee Opinion ENVI DECARO Antonio (icon: S&D S&D) Pascal CANFIN (icon: RE RE), Jonas SJÖSTEDT (icon: GUE/NGL GUE/NGL), Alexandr VONDRA (icon: ECR ECR), Maria OHISALO (icon: Verts/ALE Verts/ALE), Michalis HADJIPANTELA (icon: PPE PPE)
Committee Opinion ITRE EHLER Christian (icon: PPE PPE) Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ (icon: Verts/ALE Verts/ALE), Eero HEINÄLUOMA (icon: S&D S&D), Ivars IJABS (icon: RE RE), Daniel OBAJTEK (icon: ECR ECR)
Committee Opinion IMCO CAVAZZINI Anna (icon: Verts/ALE Verts/ALE)
Committee Opinion TRAN FALCĂ Gheorghe (icon: PPE PPE)
Committee Opinion REGI
Committee Opinion AGRI BUDA Daniel (icon: PPE PPE) Carlo FIDANZA (icon: ECR ECR), Martin HÄUSLING (icon: Verts/ALE Verts/ALE), Dario NARDELLA (icon: S&D S&D)
Committee Opinion PECH CRESPO DÍAZ Carmen (icon: PPE PPE) Bert-Jan RUISSEN (icon: ECR ECR), André RODRIGUES (icon: S&D S&D)
Committee Opinion CULT RIEHL Nela (icon: Verts/ALE Verts/ALE)
Committee Opinion JURI KYUCHYUK Ilhan (icon: RE RE)
Committee Opinion LIBE RESSLER Karlo (icon: PPE PPE)
Committee Opinion AFCO SIMON Sven (icon: PPE PPE) Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR (icon: S&D S&D)
Committee Opinion FEMM GÁLVEZ Lina (icon: S&D S&D) Raquel GARCÍA HERMIDA-VAN DER WALLE (icon: RE RE), Mélissa CAMARA (icon: Verts/ALE Verts/ALE), Eleonora MELETI (icon: PPE PPE)
Committee Opinion PETI
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Events

2024/10/21
   Indicative plenary sitting date
2024/10/04
   EP - Amendments tabled in committee
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2024/10/03
   EP - Specific opinion
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2024/10/03
   EP - Committee draft report
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2024/10/01
   EP - Committee opinion
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2024/09/18
   EP - Specific opinion
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2024/09/18
   EP - Specific opinion
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2024/09/16
   EP - Committee referral announced in Parliament
2024/09/13
   EP - Specific opinion
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2024/09/13
   CSL - Council position on draft budget published
Details

On 13 September 2024, the Council adopted its position on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2025 .

The technical annexes, set out in Addendum 2 to this explanatory memorandum, contain a breakdown by heading of the MFF 2021-2027, as well as corresponding detailed figures for each institution and by title.

The Council’s position on the DB 2025 that would amount to:

- EUR 191 526.99 million in commitment appropriations (EUR 199.7 billion in commitments in the Commission’s DB 2025);

- EUR 146 214.61 million in payment appropriations (EUR 152.7 billion in payments in the Commission’s DB 2025).

The total amount of payment appropriations provided for in the Council’s position on the DB 2025 corresponds to 0.79 % of the EU gross national income (GNI).

Approach taken by the Council

The Council's position on the 2025 DB has been defined in accordance with the guiding principles of prudent and realistic budgeting and the provision of sufficient resources to support clearly defined priorities.

These guiding principles have led the Council to undertake a detailed analysis of the commitment appropriations under each programme and action by budget line, in order to ensure:

- a realistic absorption capacity;

- an appropriate acceleration of the implementation of programmes by avoiding excessive increases compared to 2024;

- sufficient margins under the ceilings to deal with unforeseen circumstances.

The result of the Council’s assessment is reflected in the proposal to adjust downwards the commitment appropriations by EUR 1 519.95 million . The proposed adjustments in headings 1 (Single Market, Innovation and Digital), 2 (Cohesion, Resilience and Values), 3 (Natural Resources and Environment), 4 (Migration and Border Management), 5 (Security and Defence) and 6 (Neighbourhood and the World) aim at reducing lines that were increased compared to the voted budget 2024, mainly in order to prevent risks in terms of absorption capacity, and to limit the increase of support expenditure to 2 % compared to the voted budget 2024.

A targeted adjustment is proposed for sub-heading 2b (Resilience and Values) for the European Union Recovery Instrument (EURI) line. The proposal is based on a more conservative approach, in line with prudent budgeting and sound financial management, with respect to the financing costs of NextGenerationEU (NGEU). Consequently, in line with the revised multiannual financial framework (MFF) Regulation, the Council has sought other financing possibilities, by reducing the appropriations of a few programmes in order to create more margins. The suggested adjustment for the EURI line will limit the use of both the Flexibility Instrument and the newly created EURI Instrument to cover the overrun costs.

An upward adjustment under headings 4 (Migration and Border Management), 5 (Security and Defence) and 6 (Neighbourhood and the World) is also suggested to reinforce the Union’s priorities and support front-line Member States in the current geopolitical context (headings 4 and 5) and to ensure a sufficient level of humanitarian aid available in 2025, including for Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova (heading 6).

As regards payment appropriations , the result of the Council’s assessment is reflected in the proposal to adjust the level downwards by EUR 875.85 million.

As regards administrative expenditure , the result of the Council’s assessment is reflected in the proposal to adjust the level downwards by EUR 14.98 million. This reduction results from savings from expenditure related to buildings, and mainly from cutting the entire amount for housing allowances requested by institutions based in Luxembourg.

EXPENDITURE BY HEADING OF THE MFF 2021-2027

The Council amended the commitment appropriations (C/A) and updated the payment appropriations (P/A) for the 2025 DB as follows:

1. Single Market, Innovation and Digital (heading 1 of the MFF): EUR 20 734 446 741 in c/a and EUR 20 216 454 229 in p/a

- this heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 643.24 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 distributed on a number of specific budget lines, including operational and support expenditure, related to: Research and Innovation (-EUR 450.49 million); European Strategic Investments (-EUR 147.66 million); Single Market (-EUR 10.29 million); Space (-EUR 34.80 million).

The margin available under heading 1 would be EUR 861.55 million.

2. Cohesion, Resilience and Values (heading 2 of the MFF): EUR 77 319 445 843 in c/a and EUR 41 044 316 758 in p/a

a) Economic, Social and Territorial Cohesion (sub-heading 2a of the MFF)

- this sub-heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 0.13 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 limited to a specific budget line, related to support expenditure for: Investing in People, Social Cohesion and Values (-EUR 0.13 million on the European Social Fund+ (ESF+)).

The margin available under sub-heading 2a would be EUR 0.89 million.

b) Resilience and Values (sub-heading 2b of the MFF)

- this sub-heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 808.58 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 on a number of specific budget lines, including operational and support expenditure, related to: Recovery and Resilience (-EUR 462.82 million); Investing in People, Social Cohesion and Values (-EUR 345.75 million).

As there would be no margin available under sub-heading 2b, it is suggested to mobilise the Flexibility Instrument for an amount of EUR 915.85 million (-EUR 276.98 million) and the EURI Instrument for an amount of EUR 707.48 million (-EUR 531.60 million).

3. Natural Resources and Environment (heading 3 of the MFF): EUR 57 271 078 739 in c/a and EUR 52 680 321 247 in p/a

- this heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 3.88 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025, related to: Environment and Climate Action (-EUR 3.88 million on the Programme for Environment and Climate Action (LIFE)).

The margin available under heading 3 would be EUR 64.92 million.

4. Migration and Border Management (heading 4 of the MFF): EUR 4 710 657 385 in c/a and EUR 3 120 123 781 in p/a

- this heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 65.87 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025, related to: Border Management (-EUR 65.87 million).

The margin available under heading 4 would be EUR 160.34 million.

5. Security and Defence (heading 5 of the MFF): EUR 2 612 000 000 in c/a and EUR 2 126 865 434 in p/a

- the Council established the level of commitment appropriations, targeting a total reduction of -EUR 5 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025, related to: Security (-EUR 10 million on the Internal Security Fund (ISF); Defence (+EUR 5 million.

The margin available under heading 5 would be EUR 5 million.

6. Neighbourhood and the World (heading 6 of the MFF): EUR 16 279 984 152 in c/a and EUR 14 427 146 291 in p/a

- This heading is characterised by a total increase of +EUR 21.74 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 related to: External Action (+EUR 21.74 million).

The margin available under heading 6 therefore stands at EUR 23.02 million.

7. European Public Administration (heading 7 of the MFF): EUR 12 599 384 162 in c/a and EUR 12 599 384 162 in p/a

For the European Parliament, it is suggested that the DB 2025 (Section I) be approved as it stands (EUR 2 498.1 million).

As there would be no margin available under heading 7, it is suggested to accept the mobilisation of the Single Margin Instrument for a total amount of EUR 475.38 million, of which EUR 328 million for administrative expenditure of the institutions and EUR 147.38 million for pensions of all institutions and bodies, to allow the institutions to meet their legal obligations.

Special instruments

It is suggested to maintain the appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the Solidarity and Emergency Aid Reserve, the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund, the Brexit Adjustment Reserve and the Ukraine reserve. The commitment appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the Flexibility Instrument are established at EUR 915.85 million (-EUR 276.98 million). The payment appropriations are maintained as they stand in the DB 2025.

The commitment appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the Single Margin Instrument are established at EUR 475.38 million (-EUR 14.98 million). The commitment appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the EURI Instrument are established at EUR 707.48 million (-EUR 531.60 million).

Revenue

It is suggested to accept the DB 2025 after the technical adjustments arising from the changes made to expenditure in the Council's position.

Documents
2024/09/12
   EP - Specific opinion
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2024/09/12
   EP - Specific opinion
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2024/09/11
   EP - Specific opinion
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2024/09/09
   EP - Committee opinion
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2024/09/06
   EP - Committee opinion
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2024/09/05
   EP - Specific opinion
Documents
2024/09/05
   EP - KYUCHYUK Ilhan (RE) appointed as rapporteur in JURI
2024/09/04
   EP - Specific opinion
Documents
2024/09/03
   EP - RESSLER Karlo (PPE) appointed as rapporteur in LIBE
2024/07/26
   EP - VAUTMANS Hilde (RE) appointed as rapporteur in AFET
2024/07/25
   EP - EHLER Christian (PPE) appointed as rapporteur in ITRE
2024/07/24
   EP - DECARO Antonio (S&D) appointed as rapporteur in ENVI
2024/07/24
   EP - CAVAZZINI Anna (Verts/ALE) appointed as rapporteur in IMCO
2024/07/24
   EP - FALCĂ Gheorghe (PPE) appointed as rapporteur in TRAN
2024/07/24
   EP - CRESPO DÍAZ Carmen (PPE) appointed as rapporteur in PECH
2024/07/24
   EP - SIMON Sven (PPE) appointed as rapporteur in AFCO
2024/07/24
   EP - GÁLVEZ Lina (S&D) appointed as rapporteur in FEMM
2024/07/23
   EP - HERBST Niclas (PPE) appointed as rapporteur in BUDG
2024/07/23
   EP - NEGRESCU Victor (S&D) appointed as rapporteur in BUDG
2024/07/23
   EP - GOERENS Charles (RE) appointed as rapporteur in DEVE
2024/07/23
   EP - CEPEDA José (S&D) appointed as rapporteur in CONT
2024/07/23
   EP - TOMC Romana (PPE) appointed as rapporteur in EMPL
2024/07/23
   EP - BUDA Daniel (PPE) appointed as rapporteur in AGRI
2024/07/23
   EP - RIEHL Nela (Verts/ALE) appointed as rapporteur in CULT
2024/07/12
   EC - Commission draft budget published
Details

PURPOSE: presentation by the Commission of the EU’s draft annual budget for 2025.

CONTENT: in February 2024, the European Parliament gave its consent to, and the Council unanimously agreed on the first ever mid-term revision of the expenditure ceilings in the multiannual financial framework (MFF).

The agreement reached on the mid-term revision of the MFF reflects the importance of equipping the EU budget with the necessary means to continue delivering on the priorities for Europe and for our partners, which was underscored by key sectoral proposals. In particular, the revision restores the Union’s financial capacity to address a series of exceptional challenges ; first and foremost Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified war of aggression against Ukraine, the continued migratory pressures and their root causes, responding to the crisis in the Middle East and reinforcing the EU’s capacity to respond to natural disasters and the global competition on key critical technologies and materials, as well as strengthening our defence capabilities.

DRAFT BUDGET 2025

The draft budget 2025 sets appropriations of EUR 199.7 billion in commitments (corresponding to 1.08% of GNI) and EUR 152.7 billion in payments , including special instruments, leaving EUR 31 billion of margin below the payment ceiling for 2025. The budget will be complemented by an estimated EUR 72 billion of disbursements under NextGenerationEU . This financial envelope will support the EU in meeting its political priorities while integrating the changes agreed in the mid-term revision of the MFF in February 2024.

The draft budget 2025 and the accompanying updated financial programming for 2026-2027 together reflect the outcome of the MFF revision for the remaining years of the MFF period (2025-2027). This covers in particular:

- stable and predictable support to Ukraine, through the Ukraine Facility;

- migration, with funding addressing the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement, as well as reinforced funding for migration and border management in the most affected Member States, to accompany a balanced approach to migration that is both fair and firm;

- green and digital transitions, creating jobs while strengthening Europe's strategic autonomy and global role. It will enable support to key critical technologies through the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP);

- increased funding for flagship programmes such as Erasmus+, the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) and the Single Market Programme (SMP), while the large-scale funding of research and innovation activities under Horizon Europe stays broadly stable until 2027;

- funding for other recently agreed EU initiatives or shared priorities, such as the European Chips Act, the Union Secure Connectivity Programme, the set-up of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) and the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP);

- continued support for Syrian refugees in Turkey and the wider region, the Southern Neighbourhood, including the external dimension of migration, and the Western Balkans.

- continued support for Syrian refugees in Türkiye and in the wider region, as well as for the Southern Neighbourhood, including for the external dimension of migration and the Western Balkans.

APPROPRIATIONS BY HEADING OF THE MFF 2021-2027

To meet the EU's various priorities, the Commission proposes to allocate the following amounts (in commitment appropriations):

Heading 1 - Single Market, Innovation and Digital: EUR 21.3 billion

- EUR 13.5 billion for research and innovation , including EUR 12.7 billion for Horizon Europe, the Union's flagship research programme. The Draft Budget also includes the financing of the European Chips Act under Horizon Europe;

- EUR 4.6 billion for European strategic investments , including EUR 2.8 billion for the Connecting Europe Facility to improve cross-border infrastructure, EUR 1.1 billion for the Digital Europe Programme to shape the Union's digital future, and EUR 378 million for InvestEU for key priorities (research and innovation, twin green and digital transition, the health sector, and strategic technologies);

- EUR 977 million to ensure the functioning of the Single Market , including EUR 613 million for the Single Market Programme, and EUR 205 million for work on anti-fraud, taxation, and customs;

- EUR 2.1 billion for spending dedicated to space , mainly for the European Space Programme;

- EUR 196 million for secure satellite connections under the new Union Secure Connectivity Programme.

Sub-heading 2a - Economic, social and territorial cohesion: EUR 66.3 billion

- EUR 47.2 billion for regional development and cohesion to support economic, social and territorial cohesion, as well as infrastructure supporting the green transition and the Union's priority projects;

Sub-heading 2b - Resilience and values: EUR 11.8 billion

- EUR 11.8 billion of which, among others, EUR 5.2 billion for the rising borrowing costs for NGEU, EUR 4 billion Erasmus+ to create education and mobility opportunities for people, EUR 352 million to support artists and creators around Europe, and EUR 235 million to promote justice, rights, and values;

- EUR 583 million for EU4Health to ensure a comprehensive health response to people's needs, as well as EUR 203 million to the Union Civil Protection Mechanism (rescEU) to be able deploy operational assistance quickly in case of a crisis;

Heading 3 - Natural resources and the environment: EUR 57.2 billion (of which market-related expenditure and direct payments: EUR 40.5 billion)

- EUR 53.8 billion for the Common Agricultural Policy and EUR 0.9 billion for the European Maritime Affairs, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund, for European farmers and fishermen, but also to strengthen the resilience of the agri-food and fisheries sectors and to provide the necessary opportunities for crisis management;

- EUR 2.4 billion for the environment and climate action , including EUR 771 million for the LIFE programme to support climate change mitigation and adaptation, and EUR 1.5 billion for the Just Transition Fund;

Heading 4 - Migration and border management: EUR 4.7 billion

- EUR 2.1 billion for migration -related spending within the EU, of which mainly EUR 1.9 billion to support migrants and asylum-seekers in line with our values and priorities;

- EUR 2.7 billion for protecting borders , of which mainly EUR 1.4 billion for the Integrated Border Management Fund (IBMF), and EUR 997 million (total EU contribution) for the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex);

Heading 5 - Security and defence: EUR 2.6 billion

- EUR 1.8 billion to meet defence challenges, including EUR 1.4 million to support capability development and research under the European Defence Fund (EDF), EUR 244.5 million to support military mobility;

- EUR 784 million for security , including EUR 334 million for the Internal Security Fund (ISF), which will combat terrorism, radicalisation, organised crime and cybercrime.

Heading 6 - Neighbourhood and the world: EUR 16.3 billion

- EUR 16.3 billion to support partners and interests in the world, of which, among others, EUR 10.9 billion under the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument — Global Europe (NDICI — Global Europe), EUR 2.2 billion for the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA III) and EUR 0.5 billion for the Growth Facility for the Western Balkans, as well as EUR 1.9 billion for Humanitarian Aid (HUMA).

Heading 7 - European public administration: EUR 12.6 billion

Thematic special instruments: EUR 6.6 billion

The 'thematic special instruments' include the Solidarity and Emergency Aid Reserve, the European Globalisation adjustment Fund for redundant workers (EGF), the Brexit adjustment reserve and the Ukraine Facility . A further EUR 4.3 billion will be available in grants under the Ukraine Facility complemented by EUR 10.9 billion in loans.

Documents

AmendmentsDossier
656 2024/0176(BUD)
2024/07/25 AGRI 144 amendments...
source: 762.916
2024/07/30 PECH 77 amendments...
source: 762.948
2024/09/11 AFET 124 amendments...
source: 763.125
2024/09/30 BUDG 311 amendments...
source: 763.286

History

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  • On 13 September 2024, the Council adopted its position on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2025 .
  • The technical annexes, set out in Addendum 2 to this explanatory memorandum, contain a breakdown by heading of the MFF 2021-2027, as well as corresponding detailed figures for each institution and by title.
  • The Council’s position on the DB 2025 that would amount to:
  • - EUR 191 526.99 million in commitment appropriations (EUR 199.7 billion in commitments in the Commission’s DB 2025);
  • - EUR 146 214.61 million in payment appropriations (EUR 152.7 billion in payments in the Commission’s DB 2025).
  • The total amount of payment appropriations provided for in the Council’s position on the DB 2025 corresponds to 0.79 % of the EU gross national income (GNI).
  • Approach taken by the Council
  • The Council's position on the 2025 DB has been defined in accordance with the guiding principles of prudent and realistic budgeting and the provision of sufficient resources to support clearly defined priorities.
  • These guiding principles have led the Council to undertake a detailed analysis of the commitment appropriations under each programme and action by budget line, in order to ensure:
  • - a realistic absorption capacity;
  • - an appropriate acceleration of the implementation of programmes by avoiding excessive increases compared to 2024;
  • - sufficient margins under the ceilings to deal with unforeseen circumstances.
  • The result of the Council’s assessment is reflected in the proposal to adjust downwards the commitment appropriations by EUR 1 519.95 million . The proposed adjustments in headings 1 (Single Market, Innovation and Digital), 2 (Cohesion, Resilience and Values), 3 (Natural Resources and Environment), 4 (Migration and Border Management), 5 (Security and Defence) and 6 (Neighbourhood and the World) aim at reducing lines that were increased compared to the voted budget 2024, mainly in order to prevent risks in terms of absorption capacity, and to limit the increase of support expenditure to 2 % compared to the voted budget 2024.
  • A targeted adjustment is proposed for sub-heading 2b (Resilience and Values) for the European Union Recovery Instrument (EURI) line. The proposal is based on a more conservative approach, in line with prudent budgeting and sound financial management, with respect to the financing costs of NextGenerationEU (NGEU). Consequently, in line with the revised multiannual financial framework (MFF) Regulation, the Council has sought other financing possibilities, by reducing the appropriations of a few programmes in order to create more margins. The suggested adjustment for the EURI line will limit the use of both the Flexibility Instrument and the newly created EURI Instrument to cover the overrun costs.
  • An upward adjustment under headings 4 (Migration and Border Management), 5 (Security and Defence) and 6 (Neighbourhood and the World) is also suggested to reinforce the Union’s priorities and support front-line Member States in the current geopolitical context (headings 4 and 5) and to ensure a sufficient level of humanitarian aid available in 2025, including for Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova (heading 6).
  • As regards payment appropriations , the result of the Council’s assessment is reflected in the proposal to adjust the level downwards by EUR 875.85 million.
  • As regards administrative expenditure , the result of the Council’s assessment is reflected in the proposal to adjust the level downwards by EUR 14.98 million. This reduction results from savings from expenditure related to buildings, and mainly from cutting the entire amount for housing allowances requested by institutions based in Luxembourg.
  • EXPENDITURE BY HEADING OF THE MFF 2021-2027
  • The Council amended the commitment appropriations (C/A) and updated the payment appropriations (P/A) for the 2025 DB as follows:
  • 1. Single Market, Innovation and Digital (heading 1 of the MFF): EUR 20 734 446 741 in c/a and EUR 20 216 454 229 in p/a
  • - this heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 643.24 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 distributed on a number of specific budget lines, including operational and support expenditure, related to: Research and Innovation (-EUR 450.49 million); European Strategic Investments (-EUR 147.66 million); Single Market (-EUR 10.29 million); Space (-EUR 34.80 million).
  • The margin available under heading 1 would be EUR 861.55 million.
  • 2. Cohesion, Resilience and Values (heading 2 of the MFF): EUR 77 319 445 843 in c/a and EUR 41 044 316 758 in p/a
  • a) Economic, Social and Territorial Cohesion (sub-heading 2a of the MFF)
  • - this sub-heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 0.13 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 limited to a specific budget line, related to support expenditure for: Investing in People, Social Cohesion and Values (-EUR 0.13 million on the European Social Fund+ (ESF+)).
  • The margin available under sub-heading 2a would be EUR 0.89 million.
  • b) Resilience and Values (sub-heading 2b of the MFF)
  • - this sub-heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 808.58 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 on a number of specific budget lines, including operational and support expenditure, related to: Recovery and Resilience (-EUR 462.82 million); Investing in People, Social Cohesion and Values (-EUR 345.75 million).
  • As there would be no margin available under sub-heading 2b, it is suggested to mobilise the Flexibility Instrument for an amount of EUR 915.85 million (-EUR 276.98 million) and the EURI Instrument for an amount of EUR 707.48 million (-EUR 531.60 million).
  • 3. Natural Resources and Environment (heading 3 of the MFF): EUR 57 271 078 739 in c/a and EUR 52 680 321 247 in p/a
  • - this heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 3.88 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025, related to: Environment and Climate Action (-EUR 3.88 million on the Programme for Environment and Climate Action (LIFE)).
  • The margin available under heading 3 would be EUR 64.92 million.
  • 4. Migration and Border Management (heading 4 of the MFF): EUR 4 710 657 385 in c/a and EUR 3 120 123 781 in p/a
  • - this heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 65.87 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025, related to: Border Management (-EUR 65.87 million).
  • The margin available under heading 4 would be EUR 160.34 million.
  • 5. Security and Defence (heading 5 of the MFF): EUR 2 612 000 000 in c/a and EUR 2 126 865 434 in p/a
  • - the Council established the level of commitment appropriations, targeting a total reduction of -EUR 5 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025, related to: Security (-EUR 10 million on the Internal Security Fund (ISF); Defence (+EUR 5 million.
  • The margin available under heading 5 would be EUR 5 million.
  • 6. Neighbourhood and the World (heading 6 of the MFF): EUR 16 279 984 152 in c/a and EUR 14 427 146 291 in p/a
  • - This heading is characterised by a total increase of +EUR 21.74 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 related to: External Action (+EUR 21.74 million).
  • The margin available under heading 6 therefore stands at EUR 23.02 million.
  • 7. European Public Administration (heading 7 of the MFF): EUR 12 599 384 162 in c/a and EUR 12 599 384 162 in p/a
  • For the European Parliament, it is suggested that the DB 2025 (Section I) be approved as it stands (EUR 2 498.1 million).
  • As there would be no margin available under heading 7, it is suggested to accept the mobilisation of the Single Margin Instrument for a total amount of EUR 475.38 million, of which EUR 328 million for administrative expenditure of the institutions and EUR 147.38 million for pensions of all institutions and bodies, to allow the institutions to meet their legal obligations.
  • Special instruments
  • It is suggested to maintain the appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the Solidarity and Emergency Aid Reserve, the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund, the Brexit Adjustment Reserve and the Ukraine reserve. The commitment appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the Flexibility Instrument are established at EUR 915.85 million (-EUR 276.98 million). The payment appropriations are maintained as they stand in the DB 2025.
  • The commitment appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the Single Margin Instrument are established at EUR 475.38 million (-EUR 14.98 million). The commitment appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the EURI Instrument are established at EUR 707.48 million (-EUR 531.60 million).
  • Revenue
  • It is suggested to accept the DB 2025 after the technical adjustments arising from the changes made to expenditure in the Council's position.
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  • On 13 September 2024, the Council adopted its position on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2025 .
  • The technical annexes, set out in Addendum 2 to this explanatory memorandum, contain a breakdown by heading of the MFF 2021-2027, as well as corresponding detailed figures for each institution and by title.
  • The Council’s position on the DB 2025 that would amount to:
  • - EUR 191 526.99 million in commitment appropriations (EUR 199.7 billion in commitments in the Commission’s DB 2025);
  • - EUR 146 214.61 million in payment appropriations (EUR 152.7 billion in payments in the Commission’s DB 2025).
  • The total amount of payment appropriations provided for in the Council’s position on the DB 2025 corresponds to 0.79 % of the EU gross national income (GNI).
  • Approach taken by the Council
  • The Council's position on the 2025 DB has been defined in accordance with the guiding principles of prudent and realistic budgeting and the provision of sufficient resources to support clearly defined priorities.
  • These guiding principles have led the Council to undertake a detailed analysis of the commitment appropriations under each programme and action by budget line, in order to ensure:
  • - a realistic absorption capacity;
  • - an appropriate acceleration of the implementation of programmes by avoiding excessive increases compared to 2024;
  • - sufficient margins under the ceilings to deal with unforeseen circumstances.
  • The result of the Council’s assessment is reflected in the proposal to adjust downwards the commitment appropriations by EUR 1 519.95 million . The proposed adjustments in headings 1 (Single Market, Innovation and Digital), 2 (Cohesion, Resilience and Values), 3 (Natural Resources and Environment), 4 (Migration and Border Management), 5 (Security and Defence) and 6 (Neighbourhood and the World) aim at reducing lines that were increased compared to the voted budget 2024, mainly in order to prevent risks in terms of absorption capacity, and to limit the increase of support expenditure to 2 % compared to the voted budget 2024.
  • A targeted adjustment is proposed for sub-heading 2b (Resilience and Values) for the European Union Recovery Instrument (EURI) line. The proposal is based on a more conservative approach, in line with prudent budgeting and sound financial management, with respect to the financing costs of NextGenerationEU (NGEU). Consequently, in line with the revised multiannual financial framework (MFF) Regulation, the Council has sought other financing possibilities, by reducing the appropriations of a few programmes in order to create more margins. The suggested adjustment for the EURI line will limit the use of both the Flexibility Instrument and the newly created EURI Instrument to cover the overrun costs.
  • An upward adjustment under headings 4 (Migration and Border Management), 5 (Security and Defence) and 6 (Neighbourhood and the World) is also suggested to reinforce the Union’s priorities and support front-line Member States in the current geopolitical context (headings 4 and 5) and to ensure a sufficient level of humanitarian aid available in 2025, including for Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova (heading 6).
  • As regards payment appropriations , the result of the Council’s assessment is reflected in the proposal to adjust the level downwards by EUR 875.85 million.
  • As regards administrative expenditure , the result of the Council’s assessment is reflected in the proposal to adjust the level downwards by EUR 14.98 million. This reduction results from savings from expenditure related to buildings, and mainly from cutting the entire amount for housing allowances requested by institutions based in Luxembourg.
  • EXPENDITURE BY HEADING OF THE MFF 2021-2027
  • The Council amended the commitment appropriations (C/A) and updated the payment appropriations (P/A) for the 2025 DB as follows:
  • 1. Single Market, Innovation and Digital (heading 1 of the MFF): EUR 20 734 446 741 in c/a and EUR 20 216 454 229 in p/a
  • - this heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 643.24 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 distributed on a number of specific budget lines, including operational and support expenditure, related to: Research and Innovation (-EUR 450.49 million); European Strategic Investments (-EUR 147.66 million); Single Market (-EUR 10.29 million); Space (-EUR 34.80 million).
  • The margin available under heading 1 would be EUR 861.55 million.
  • 2. Cohesion, Resilience and Values (heading 2 of the MFF): EUR 77 319 445 843 in c/a and EUR 41 044 316 758 in p/a
  • a) Economic, Social and Territorial Cohesion (sub-heading 2a of the MFF)
  • - this sub-heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 0.13 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 limited to a specific budget line, related to support expenditure for: Investing in People, Social Cohesion and Values (-EUR 0.13 million on the European Social Fund+ (ESF+)).
  • The margin available under sub-heading 2a would be EUR 0.89 million.
  • b) Resilience and Values (sub-heading 2b of the MFF)
  • - this sub-heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 808.58 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 on a number of specific budget lines, including operational and support expenditure, related to: Recovery and Resilience (-EUR 462.82 million); Investing in People, Social Cohesion and Values (-EUR 345.75 million).
  • As there would be no margin available under sub-heading 2b, it is suggested to mobilise the Flexibility Instrument for an amount of EUR 915.85 million (-EUR 276.98 million) and the EURI Instrument for an amount of EUR 707.48 million (-EUR 531.60 million).
  • 3. Natural Resources and Environment (heading 3 of the MFF): EUR 57 271 078 739 in c/a and EUR 52 680 321 247 in p/a
  • - this heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 3.88 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025, related to: Environment and Climate Action (-EUR 3.88 million on the Programme for Environment and Climate Action (LIFE)).
  • The margin available under heading 3 would be EUR 64.92 million.
  • 4. Migration and Border Management (heading 4 of the MFF): EUR 4 710 657 385 in c/a and EUR 3 120 123 781 in p/a
  • - this heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 65.87 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025, related to: Border Management (-EUR 65.87 million).
  • The margin available under heading 4 would be EUR 160.34 million.
  • 5. Security and Defence (heading 5 of the MFF): EUR 2 612 000 000 in c/a and EUR 2 126 865 434 in p/a
  • - the Council established the level of commitment appropriations, targeting a total reduction of -EUR 5 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025, related to: Security (-EUR 10 million on the Internal Security Fund (ISF); Defence (+EUR 5 million.
  • The margin available under heading 5 would be EUR 5 million.
  • 6. Neighbourhood and the World (heading 6 of the MFF): EUR 16 279 984 152 in c/a and EUR 14 427 146 291 in p/a
  • - This heading is characterised by a total increase of +EUR 21.74 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 related to: External Action (+EUR 21.74 million).
  • The margin available under heading 6 therefore stands at EUR 23.02 million.
  • 7. European Public Administration (heading 7 of the MFF): EUR 12 599 384 162 in c/a and EUR 12 599 384 162 in p/a
  • For the European Parliament, it is suggested that the DB 2025 (Section I) be approved as it stands (EUR 2 498.1 million).
  • As there would be no margin available under heading 7, it is suggested to accept the mobilisation of the Single Margin Instrument for a total amount of EUR 475.38 million, of which EUR 328 million for administrative expenditure of the institutions and EUR 147.38 million for pensions of all institutions and bodies, to allow the institutions to meet their legal obligations.
  • Special instruments
  • It is suggested to maintain the appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the Solidarity and Emergency Aid Reserve, the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund, the Brexit Adjustment Reserve and the Ukraine reserve. The commitment appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the Flexibility Instrument are established at EUR 915.85 million (-EUR 276.98 million). The payment appropriations are maintained as they stand in the DB 2025.
  • The commitment appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the Single Margin Instrument are established at EUR 475.38 million (-EUR 14.98 million). The commitment appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the EURI Instrument are established at EUR 707.48 million (-EUR 531.60 million).
  • Revenue
  • It is suggested to accept the DB 2025 after the technical adjustments arising from the changes made to expenditure in the Council's position.
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  • On 13 September 2024, the Council adopted its position on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2025 .
  • The technical annexes, set out in Addendum 2 to this explanatory memorandum, contain a breakdown by heading of the MFF 2021-2027, as well as corresponding detailed figures for each institution and by title.
  • The Council’s position on the DB 2025 that would amount to:
  • - EUR 191 526.99 million in commitment appropriations (EUR 199.7 billion in commitments in the Commission’s DB 2025);
  • - EUR 146 214.61 million in payment appropriations (EUR 152.7 billion in payments in the Commission’s DB 2025).
  • The total amount of payment appropriations provided for in the Council’s position on the DB 2025 corresponds to 0.79 % of the EU gross national income (GNI).
  • Approach taken by the Council
  • The Council's position on the 2025 DB has been defined in accordance with the guiding principles of prudent and realistic budgeting and the provision of sufficient resources to support clearly defined priorities.
  • These guiding principles have led the Council to undertake a detailed analysis of the commitment appropriations under each programme and action by budget line, in order to ensure:
  • - a realistic absorption capacity;
  • - an appropriate acceleration of the implementation of programmes by avoiding excessive increases compared to 2024;
  • - sufficient margins under the ceilings to deal with unforeseen circumstances.
  • The result of the Council’s assessment is reflected in the proposal to adjust downwards the commitment appropriations by EUR 1 519.95 million . The proposed adjustments in headings 1 (Single Market, Innovation and Digital), 2 (Cohesion, Resilience and Values), 3 (Natural Resources and Environment), 4 (Migration and Border Management), 5 (Security and Defence) and 6 (Neighbourhood and the World) aim at reducing lines that were increased compared to the voted budget 2024, mainly in order to prevent risks in terms of absorption capacity, and to limit the increase of support expenditure to 2 % compared to the voted budget 2024.
  • A targeted adjustment is proposed for sub-heading 2b (Resilience and Values) for the European Union Recovery Instrument (EURI) line. The proposal is based on a more conservative approach, in line with prudent budgeting and sound financial management, with respect to the financing costs of NextGenerationEU (NGEU). Consequently, in line with the revised multiannual financial framework (MFF) Regulation, the Council has sought other financing possibilities, by reducing the appropriations of a few programmes in order to create more margins. The suggested adjustment for the EURI line will limit the use of both the Flexibility Instrument and the newly created EURI Instrument to cover the overrun costs.
  • An upward adjustment under headings 4 (Migration and Border Management), 5 (Security and Defence) and 6 (Neighbourhood and the World) is also suggested to reinforce the Union’s priorities and support front-line Member States in the current geopolitical context (headings 4 and 5) and to ensure a sufficient level of humanitarian aid available in 2025, including for Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova (heading 6).
  • As regards payment appropriations , the result of the Council’s assessment is reflected in the proposal to adjust the level downwards by EUR 875.85 million.
  • As regards administrative expenditure , the result of the Council’s assessment is reflected in the proposal to adjust the level downwards by EUR 14.98 million. This reduction results from savings from expenditure related to buildings, and mainly from cutting the entire amount for housing allowances requested by institutions based in Luxembourg.
  • EXPENDITURE BY HEADING OF THE MFF 2021-2027
  • The Council amended the commitment appropriations (C/A) and updated the payment appropriations (P/A) for the 2025 DB as follows:
  • 1. Single Market, Innovation and Digital (heading 1 of the MFF): EUR 20 734 446 741 in c/a and EUR 20 216 454 229 in p/a
  • - this heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 643.24 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 distributed on a number of specific budget lines, including operational and support expenditure, related to: Research and Innovation (-EUR 450.49 million); European Strategic Investments (-EUR 147.66 million); Single Market (-EUR 10.29 million); Space (-EUR 34.80 million).
  • The margin available under heading 1 would be EUR 861.55 million.
  • 2. Cohesion, Resilience and Values (heading 2 of the MFF): EUR 77 319 445 843 in c/a and EUR 41 044 316 758 in p/a
  • a) Economic, Social and Territorial Cohesion (sub-heading 2a of the MFF)
  • - this sub-heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 0.13 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 limited to a specific budget line, related to support expenditure for: Investing in People, Social Cohesion and Values (-EUR 0.13 million on the European Social Fund+ (ESF+)).
  • The margin available under sub-heading 2a would be EUR 0.89 million.
  • b) Resilience and Values (sub-heading 2b of the MFF)
  • - this sub-heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 808.58 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 on a number of specific budget lines, including operational and support expenditure, related to: Recovery and Resilience (-EUR 462.82 million); Investing in People, Social Cohesion and Values (-EUR 345.75 million).
  • As there would be no margin available under sub-heading 2b, it is suggested to mobilise the Flexibility Instrument for an amount of EUR 915.85 million (-EUR 276.98 million) and the EURI Instrument for an amount of EUR 707.48 million (-EUR 531.60 million).
  • 3. Natural Resources and Environment (heading 3 of the MFF): EUR 57 271 078 739 in c/a and EUR 52 680 321 247 in p/a
  • - this heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 3.88 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025, related to: Environment and Climate Action (-EUR 3.88 million on the Programme for Environment and Climate Action (LIFE)).
  • The margin available under heading 3 would be EUR 64.92 million.
  • 4. Migration and Border Management (heading 4 of the MFF): EUR 4 710 657 385 in c/a and EUR 3 120 123 781 in p/a
  • - this heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 65.87 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025, related to: Border Management (-EUR 65.87 million).
  • The margin available under heading 4 would be EUR 160.34 million.
  • 5. Security and Defence (heading 5 of the MFF): EUR 2 612 000 000 in c/a and EUR 2 126 865 434 in p/a
  • - the Council established the level of commitment appropriations, targeting a total reduction of -EUR 5 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025, related to: Security (-EUR 10 million on the Internal Security Fund (ISF); Defence (+EUR 5 million.
  • The margin available under heading 5 would be EUR 5 million.
  • 6. Neighbourhood and the World (heading 6 of the MFF): EUR 16 279 984 152 in c/a and EUR 14 427 146 291 in p/a
  • - This heading is characterised by a total increase of +EUR 21.74 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 related to: External Action (+EUR 21.74 million).
  • The margin available under heading 6 therefore stands at EUR 23.02 million.
  • 7. European Public Administration (heading 7 of the MFF): EUR 12 599 384 162 in c/a and EUR 12 599 384 162 in p/a
  • For the European Parliament, it is suggested that the DB 2025 (Section I) be approved as it stands (EUR 2 498.1 million).
  • As there would be no margin available under heading 7, it is suggested to accept the mobilisation of the Single Margin Instrument for a total amount of EUR 475.38 million, of which EUR 328 million for administrative expenditure of the institutions and EUR 147.38 million for pensions of all institutions and bodies, to allow the institutions to meet their legal obligations.
  • Special instruments
  • It is suggested to maintain the appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the Solidarity and Emergency Aid Reserve, the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund, the Brexit Adjustment Reserve and the Ukraine reserve. The commitment appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the Flexibility Instrument are established at EUR 915.85 million (-EUR 276.98 million). The payment appropriations are maintained as they stand in the DB 2025.
  • The commitment appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the Single Margin Instrument are established at EUR 475.38 million (-EUR 14.98 million). The commitment appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the EURI Instrument are established at EUR 707.48 million (-EUR 531.60 million).
  • Revenue
  • It is suggested to accept the DB 2025 after the technical adjustments arising from the changes made to expenditure in the Council's position.
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  • On 13 September 2024, the Council adopted its position on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2025 .
  • The technical annexes, set out in Addendum 2 to this explanatory memorandum, contain a breakdown by heading of the MFF 2021-2027, as well as corresponding detailed figures for each institution and by title.
  • The Council’s position on the DB 2025 that would amount to:
  • - EUR 191 526.99 million in commitment appropriations (EUR 199.7 billion in commitments in the Commission’s DB 2025);
  • - EUR 146 214.61 million in payment appropriations (EUR 152.7 billion in payments in the Commission’s DB 2025).
  • The total amount of payment appropriations provided for in the Council’s position on the DB 2025 corresponds to 0.79 % of the EU gross national income (GNI).
  • Approach taken by the Council
  • The Council's position on the 2025 DB has been defined in accordance with the guiding principles of prudent and realistic budgeting and the provision of sufficient resources to support clearly defined priorities.
  • These guiding principles have led the Council to undertake a detailed analysis of the commitment appropriations under each programme and action by budget line, in order to ensure:
  • - a realistic absorption capacity;
  • - an appropriate acceleration of the implementation of programmes by avoiding excessive increases compared to 2024;
  • - sufficient margins under the ceilings to deal with unforeseen circumstances.
  • The result of the Council’s assessment is reflected in the proposal to adjust downwards the commitment appropriations by EUR 1 519.95 million . The proposed adjustments in headings 1 (Single Market, Innovation and Digital), 2 (Cohesion, Resilience and Values), 3 (Natural Resources and Environment), 4 (Migration and Border Management), 5 (Security and Defence) and 6 (Neighbourhood and the World) aim at reducing lines that were increased compared to the voted budget 2024, mainly in order to prevent risks in terms of absorption capacity, and to limit the increase of support expenditure to 2 % compared to the voted budget 2024.
  • A targeted adjustment is proposed for sub-heading 2b (Resilience and Values) for the European Union Recovery Instrument (EURI) line. The proposal is based on a more conservative approach, in line with prudent budgeting and sound financial management, with respect to the financing costs of NextGenerationEU (NGEU). Consequently, in line with the revised multiannual financial framework (MFF) Regulation, the Council has sought other financing possibilities, by reducing the appropriations of a few programmes in order to create more margins. The suggested adjustment for the EURI line will limit the use of both the Flexibility Instrument and the newly created EURI Instrument to cover the overrun costs.
  • An upward adjustment under headings 4 (Migration and Border Management), 5 (Security and Defence) and 6 (Neighbourhood and the World) is also suggested to reinforce the Union’s priorities and support front-line Member States in the current geopolitical context (headings 4 and 5) and to ensure a sufficient level of humanitarian aid available in 2025, including for Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova (heading 6).
  • As regards payment appropriations , the result of the Council’s assessment is reflected in the proposal to adjust the level downwards by EUR 875.85 million.
  • As regards administrative expenditure , the result of the Council’s assessment is reflected in the proposal to adjust the level downwards by EUR 14.98 million. This reduction results from savings from expenditure related to buildings, and mainly from cutting the entire amount for housing allowances requested by institutions based in Luxembourg.
  • EXPENDITURE BY HEADING OF THE MFF 2021-2027
  • The Council amended the commitment appropriations (C/A) and updated the payment appropriations (P/A) for the 2025 DB as follows:
  • 1. Single Market, Innovation and Digital (heading 1 of the MFF): EUR 20 734 446 741 in c/a and EUR 20 216 454 229 in p/a
  • - this heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 643.24 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 distributed on a number of specific budget lines, including operational and support expenditure, related to: Research and Innovation (-EUR 450.49 million); European Strategic Investments (-EUR 147.66 million); Single Market (-EUR 10.29 million); Space (-EUR 34.80 million).
  • The margin available under heading 1 would be EUR 861.55 million.
  • 2. Cohesion, Resilience and Values (heading 2 of the MFF): EUR 77 319 445 843 in c/a and EUR 41 044 316 758 in p/a
  • a) Economic, Social and Territorial Cohesion (sub-heading 2a of the MFF)
  • - this sub-heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 0.13 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 limited to a specific budget line, related to support expenditure for: Investing in People, Social Cohesion and Values (-EUR 0.13 million on the European Social Fund+ (ESF+)).
  • The margin available under sub-heading 2a would be EUR 0.89 million.
  • b) Resilience and Values (sub-heading 2b of the MFF)
  • - this sub-heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 808.58 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 on a number of specific budget lines, including operational and support expenditure, related to: Recovery and Resilience (-EUR 462.82 million); Investing in People, Social Cohesion and Values (-EUR 345.75 million).
  • As there would be no margin available under sub-heading 2b, it is suggested to mobilise the Flexibility Instrument for an amount of EUR 915.85 million (-EUR 276.98 million) and the EURI Instrument for an amount of EUR 707.48 million (-EUR 531.60 million).
  • 3. Natural Resources and Environment (heading 3 of the MFF): EUR 57 271 078 739 in c/a and EUR 52 680 321 247 in p/a
  • - this heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 3.88 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025, related to: Environment and Climate Action (-EUR 3.88 million on the Programme for Environment and Climate Action (LIFE)).
  • The margin available under heading 3 would be EUR 64.92 million.
  • 4. Migration and Border Management (heading 4 of the MFF): EUR 4 710 657 385 in c/a and EUR 3 120 123 781 in p/a
  • - this heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 65.87 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025, related to: Border Management (-EUR 65.87 million).
  • The margin available under heading 4 would be EUR 160.34 million.
  • 5. Security and Defence (heading 5 of the MFF): EUR 2 612 000 000 in c/a and EUR 2 126 865 434 in p/a
  • - the Council established the level of commitment appropriations, targeting a total reduction of -EUR 5 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025, related to: Security (-EUR 10 million on the Internal Security Fund (ISF); Defence (+EUR 5 million.
  • The margin available under heading 5 would be EUR 5 million.
  • 6. Neighbourhood and the World (heading 6 of the MFF): EUR 16 279 984 152 in c/a and EUR 14 427 146 291 in p/a
  • - This heading is characterised by a total increase of +EUR 21.74 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 related to: External Action (+EUR 21.74 million).
  • The margin available under heading 6 therefore stands at EUR 23.02 million.
  • 7. European Public Administration (heading 7 of the MFF): EUR 12 599 384 162 in c/a and EUR 12 599 384 162 in p/a
  • For the European Parliament, it is suggested that the DB 2025 (Section I) be approved as it stands (EUR 2 498.1 million).
  • As there would be no margin available under heading 7, it is suggested to accept the mobilisation of the Single Margin Instrument for a total amount of EUR 475.38 million, of which EUR 328 million for administrative expenditure of the institutions and EUR 147.38 million for pensions of all institutions and bodies, to allow the institutions to meet their legal obligations.
  • Special instruments
  • It is suggested to maintain the appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the Solidarity and Emergency Aid Reserve, the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund, the Brexit Adjustment Reserve and the Ukraine reserve. The commitment appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the Flexibility Instrument are established at EUR 915.85 million (-EUR 276.98 million). The payment appropriations are maintained as they stand in the DB 2025.
  • The commitment appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the Single Margin Instrument are established at EUR 475.38 million (-EUR 14.98 million). The commitment appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the EURI Instrument are established at EUR 707.48 million (-EUR 531.60 million).
  • Revenue
  • It is suggested to accept the DB 2025 after the technical adjustments arising from the changes made to expenditure in the Council's position.
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  • On 13 September 2024, the Council adopted its position on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2025 .
  • The technical annexes, set out in Addendum 2 to this explanatory memorandum, contain a breakdown by heading of the MFF 2021-2027, as well as corresponding detailed figures for each institution and by title.
  • The Council’s position on the DB 2025 that would amount to:
  • - EUR 191 526.99 million in commitment appropriations (EUR 199.7 billion in commitments in the Commission’s DB 2025);
  • - EUR 146 214.61 million in payment appropriations (EUR 152.7 billion in payments in the Commission’s DB 2025).
  • The total amount of payment appropriations provided for in the Council’s position on the DB 2025 corresponds to 0.79 % of the EU gross national income (GNI).
  • Approach taken by the Council
  • The Council's position on the 2025 DB has been defined in accordance with the guiding principles of prudent and realistic budgeting and the provision of sufficient resources to support clearly defined priorities.
  • These guiding principles have led the Council to undertake a detailed analysis of the commitment appropriations under each programme and action by budget line, in order to ensure:
  • - a realistic absorption capacity;
  • - an appropriate acceleration of the implementation of programmes by avoiding excessive increases compared to 2024;
  • - sufficient margins under the ceilings to deal with unforeseen circumstances.
  • The result of the Council’s assessment is reflected in the proposal to adjust downwards the commitment appropriations by EUR 1 519.95 million . The proposed adjustments in headings 1 (Single Market, Innovation and Digital), 2 (Cohesion, Resilience and Values), 3 (Natural Resources and Environment), 4 (Migration and Border Management), 5 (Security and Defence) and 6 (Neighbourhood and the World) aim at reducing lines that were increased compared to the voted budget 2024, mainly in order to prevent risks in terms of absorption capacity, and to limit the increase of support expenditure to 2 % compared to the voted budget 2024.
  • A targeted adjustment is proposed for sub-heading 2b (Resilience and Values) for the European Union Recovery Instrument (EURI) line. The proposal is based on a more conservative approach, in line with prudent budgeting and sound financial management, with respect to the financing costs of NextGenerationEU (NGEU). Consequently, in line with the revised multiannual financial framework (MFF) Regulation, the Council has sought other financing possibilities, by reducing the appropriations of a few programmes in order to create more margins. The suggested adjustment for the EURI line will limit the use of both the Flexibility Instrument and the newly created EURI Instrument to cover the overrun costs.
  • An upward adjustment under headings 4 (Migration and Border Management), 5 (Security and Defence) and 6 (Neighbourhood and the World) is also suggested to reinforce the Union’s priorities and support front-line Member States in the current geopolitical context (headings 4 and 5) and to ensure a sufficient level of humanitarian aid available in 2025, including for Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova (heading 6).
  • As regards payment appropriations , the result of the Council’s assessment is reflected in the proposal to adjust the level downwards by EUR 875.85 million.
  • As regards administrative expenditure , the result of the Council’s assessment is reflected in the proposal to adjust the level downwards by EUR 14.98 million. This reduction results from savings from expenditure related to buildings, and mainly from cutting the entire amount for housing allowances requested by institutions based in Luxembourg.
  • EXPENDITURE BY HEADING OF THE MFF 2021-2027
  • The Council amended the commitment appropriations (C/A) and updated the payment appropriations (P/A) for the 2025 DB as follows:
  • 1. Single Market, Innovation and Digital (heading 1 of the MFF): EUR 20 734 446 741 in c/a and EUR 20 216 454 229 in p/a
  • - this heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 643.24 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 distributed on a number of specific budget lines, including operational and support expenditure, related to: Research and Innovation (-EUR 450.49 million); European Strategic Investments (-EUR 147.66 million); Single Market (-EUR 10.29 million); Space (-EUR 34.80 million).
  • The margin available under heading 1 would be EUR 861.55 million.
  • 2. Cohesion, Resilience and Values (heading 2 of the MFF): EUR 77 319 445 843 in c/a and EUR 41 044 316 758 in p/a
  • a) Economic, Social and Territorial Cohesion (sub-heading 2a of the MFF)
  • - this sub-heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 0.13 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 limited to a specific budget line, related to support expenditure for: Investing in People, Social Cohesion and Values (-EUR 0.13 million on the European Social Fund+ (ESF+)).
  • The margin available under sub-heading 2a would be EUR 0.89 million.
  • b) Resilience and Values (sub-heading 2b of the MFF)
  • - this sub-heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 808.58 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 on a number of specific budget lines, including operational and support expenditure, related to: Recovery and Resilience (-EUR 462.82 million); Investing in People, Social Cohesion and Values (-EUR 345.75 million).
  • As there would be no margin available under sub-heading 2b, it is suggested to mobilise the Flexibility Instrument for an amount of EUR 915.85 million (-EUR 276.98 million) and the EURI Instrument for an amount of EUR 707.48 million (-EUR 531.60 million).
  • 3. Natural Resources and Environment (heading 3 of the MFF): EUR 57 271 078 739 in c/a and EUR 52 680 321 247 in p/a
  • - this heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 3.88 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025, related to: Environment and Climate Action (-EUR 3.88 million on the Programme for Environment and Climate Action (LIFE)).
  • The margin available under heading 3 would be EUR 64.92 million.
  • 4. Migration and Border Management (heading 4 of the MFF): EUR 4 710 657 385 in c/a and EUR 3 120 123 781 in p/a
  • - this heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 65.87 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025, related to: Border Management (-EUR 65.87 million).
  • The margin available under heading 4 would be EUR 160.34 million.
  • 5. Security and Defence (heading 5 of the MFF): EUR 2 612 000 000 in c/a and EUR 2 126 865 434 in p/a
  • - the Council established the level of commitment appropriations, targeting a total reduction of -EUR 5 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025, related to: Security (-EUR 10 million on the Internal Security Fund (ISF); Defence (+EUR 5 million.
  • The margin available under heading 5 would be EUR 5 million.
  • 6. Neighbourhood and the World (heading 6 of the MFF): EUR 16 279 984 152 in c/a and EUR 14 427 146 291 in p/a
  • - This heading is characterised by a total increase of +EUR 21.74 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 related to: External Action (+EUR 21.74 million).
  • The margin available under heading 6 therefore stands at EUR 23.02 million.
  • 7. European Public Administration (heading 7 of the MFF): EUR 12 599 384 162 in c/a and EUR 12 599 384 162 in p/a
  • For the European Parliament, it is suggested that the DB 2025 (Section I) be approved as it stands (EUR 2 498.1 million).
  • As there would be no margin available under heading 7, it is suggested to accept the mobilisation of the Single Margin Instrument for a total amount of EUR 475.38 million, of which EUR 328 million for administrative expenditure of the institutions and EUR 147.38 million for pensions of all institutions and bodies, to allow the institutions to meet their legal obligations.
  • Special instruments
  • It is suggested to maintain the appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the Solidarity and Emergency Aid Reserve, the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund, the Brexit Adjustment Reserve and the Ukraine reserve. The commitment appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the Flexibility Instrument are established at EUR 915.85 million (-EUR 276.98 million). The payment appropriations are maintained as they stand in the DB 2025.
  • The commitment appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the Single Margin Instrument are established at EUR 475.38 million (-EUR 14.98 million). The commitment appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the EURI Instrument are established at EUR 707.48 million (-EUR 531.60 million).
  • Revenue
  • It is suggested to accept the DB 2025 after the technical adjustments arising from the changes made to expenditure in the Council's position.
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  • On 13 September 2024, the Council adopted its position on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2025 .
  • The technical annexes, set out in Addendum 2 to this explanatory memorandum, contain a breakdown by heading of the MFF 2021-2027, as well as corresponding detailed figures for each institution and by title.
  • The Council’s position on the DB 2025 that would amount to:
  • - EUR 191 526.99 million in commitment appropriations (EUR 199.7 billion in commitments in the Commission’s DB 2025);
  • - EUR 146 214.61 million in payment appropriations (EUR 152.7 billion in payments in the Commission’s DB 2025).
  • The total amount of payment appropriations provided for in the Council’s position on the DB 2025 corresponds to 0.79 % of the EU gross national income (GNI).
  • Approach taken by the Council
  • The Council's position on the 2025 DB has been defined in accordance with the guiding principles of prudent and realistic budgeting and the provision of sufficient resources to support clearly defined priorities.
  • These guiding principles have led the Council to undertake a detailed analysis of the commitment appropriations under each programme and action by budget line, in order to ensure:
  • - a realistic absorption capacity;
  • - an appropriate acceleration of the implementation of programmes by avoiding excessive increases compared to 2024;
  • - sufficient margins under the ceilings to deal with unforeseen circumstances.
  • The result of the Council’s assessment is reflected in the proposal to adjust downwards the commitment appropriations by EUR 1 519.95 million . The proposed adjustments in headings 1 (Single Market, Innovation and Digital), 2 (Cohesion, Resilience and Values), 3 (Natural Resources and Environment), 4 (Migration and Border Management), 5 (Security and Defence) and 6 (Neighbourhood and the World) aim at reducing lines that were increased compared to the voted budget 2024, mainly in order to prevent risks in terms of absorption capacity, and to limit the increase of support expenditure to 2 % compared to the voted budget 2024.
  • A targeted adjustment is proposed for sub-heading 2b (Resilience and Values) for the European Union Recovery Instrument (EURI) line. The proposal is based on a more conservative approach, in line with prudent budgeting and sound financial management, with respect to the financing costs of NextGenerationEU (NGEU). Consequently, in line with the revised multiannual financial framework (MFF) Regulation, the Council has sought other financing possibilities, by reducing the appropriations of a few programmes in order to create more margins. The suggested adjustment for the EURI line will limit the use of both the Flexibility Instrument and the newly created EURI Instrument to cover the overrun costs.
  • An upward adjustment under headings 4 (Migration and Border Management), 5 (Security and Defence) and 6 (Neighbourhood and the World) is also suggested to reinforce the Union’s priorities and support front-line Member States in the current geopolitical context (headings 4 and 5) and to ensure a sufficient level of humanitarian aid available in 2025, including for Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova (heading 6).
  • As regards payment appropriations , the result of the Council’s assessment is reflected in the proposal to adjust the level downwards by EUR 875.85 million.
  • As regards administrative expenditure , the result of the Council’s assessment is reflected in the proposal to adjust the level downwards by EUR 14.98 million. This reduction results from savings from expenditure related to buildings, and mainly from cutting the entire amount for housing allowances requested by institutions based in Luxembourg.
  • EXPENDITURE BY HEADING OF THE MFF 2021-2027
  • The Council amended the commitment appropriations (C/A) and updated the payment appropriations (P/A) for the 2025 DB as follows:
  • 1. Single Market, Innovation and Digital (heading 1 of the MFF): EUR 20 734 446 741 in c/a and EUR 20 216 454 229 in p/a
  • - this heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 643.24 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 distributed on a number of specific budget lines, including operational and support expenditure, related to: Research and Innovation (-EUR 450.49 million); European Strategic Investments (-EUR 147.66 million); Single Market (-EUR 10.29 million); Space (-EUR 34.80 million).
  • The margin available under heading 1 would be EUR 861.55 million.
  • 2. Cohesion, Resilience and Values (heading 2 of the MFF): EUR 77 319 445 843 in c/a and EUR 41 044 316 758 in p/a
  • a) Economic, Social and Territorial Cohesion (sub-heading 2a of the MFF)
  • - this sub-heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 0.13 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 limited to a specific budget line, related to support expenditure for: Investing in People, Social Cohesion and Values (-EUR 0.13 million on the European Social Fund+ (ESF+)).
  • The margin available under sub-heading 2a would be EUR 0.89 million.
  • b) Resilience and Values (sub-heading 2b of the MFF)
  • - this sub-heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 808.58 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 on a number of specific budget lines, including operational and support expenditure, related to: Recovery and Resilience (-EUR 462.82 million); Investing in People, Social Cohesion and Values (-EUR 345.75 million).
  • As there would be no margin available under sub-heading 2b, it is suggested to mobilise the Flexibility Instrument for an amount of EUR 915.85 million (-EUR 276.98 million) and the EURI Instrument for an amount of EUR 707.48 million (-EUR 531.60 million).
  • 3. Natural Resources and Environment (heading 3 of the MFF): EUR 57 271 078 739 in c/a and EUR 52 680 321 247 in p/a
  • - this heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 3.88 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025, related to: Environment and Climate Action (-EUR 3.88 million on the Programme for Environment and Climate Action (LIFE)).
  • The margin available under heading 3 would be EUR 64.92 million.
  • 4. Migration and Border Management (heading 4 of the MFF): EUR 4 710 657 385 in c/a and EUR 3 120 123 781 in p/a
  • - this heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 65.87 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025, related to: Border Management (-EUR 65.87 million).
  • The margin available under heading 4 would be EUR 160.34 million.
  • 5. Security and Defence (heading 5 of the MFF): EUR 2 612 000 000 in c/a and EUR 2 126 865 434 in p/a
  • - the Council established the level of commitment appropriations, targeting a total reduction of -EUR 5 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025, related to: Security (-EUR 10 million on the Internal Security Fund (ISF); Defence (+EUR 5 million.
  • The margin available under heading 5 would be EUR 5 million.
  • 6. Neighbourhood and the World (heading 6 of the MFF): EUR 16 279 984 152 in c/a and EUR 14 427 146 291 in p/a
  • - This heading is characterised by a total increase of +EUR 21.74 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 related to: External Action (+EUR 21.74 million).
  • The margin available under heading 6 therefore stands at EUR 23.02 million.
  • 7. European Public Administration (heading 7 of the MFF): EUR 12 599 384 162 in c/a and EUR 12 599 384 162 in p/a
  • For the European Parliament, it is suggested that the DB 2025 (Section I) be approved as it stands (EUR 2 498.1 million).
  • As there would be no margin available under heading 7, it is suggested to accept the mobilisation of the Single Margin Instrument for a total amount of EUR 475.38 million, of which EUR 328 million for administrative expenditure of the institutions and EUR 147.38 million for pensions of all institutions and bodies, to allow the institutions to meet their legal obligations.
  • Special instruments
  • It is suggested to maintain the appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the Solidarity and Emergency Aid Reserve, the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund, the Brexit Adjustment Reserve and the Ukraine reserve. The commitment appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the Flexibility Instrument are established at EUR 915.85 million (-EUR 276.98 million). The payment appropriations are maintained as they stand in the DB 2025.
  • The commitment appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the Single Margin Instrument are established at EUR 475.38 million (-EUR 14.98 million). The commitment appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the EURI Instrument are established at EUR 707.48 million (-EUR 531.60 million).
  • Revenue
  • It is suggested to accept the DB 2025 after the technical adjustments arising from the changes made to expenditure in the Council's position.
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  • On 13 September 2024, the Council adopted its position on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2025 .
  • The technical annexes, set out in Addendum 2 to this explanatory memorandum, contain a breakdown by heading of the MFF 2021-2027, as well as corresponding detailed figures for each institution and by title.
  • The Council’s position on the DB 2025 that would amount to:
  • - EUR 191 526.99 million in commitment appropriations (EUR 199.7 billion in commitments in the Commission’s DB 2025);
  • - EUR 146 214.61 million in payment appropriations (EUR 152.7 billion in payments in the Commission’s DB 2025).
  • The total amount of payment appropriations provided for in the Council’s position on the DB 2025 corresponds to 0.79 % of the EU gross national income (GNI).
  • Approach taken by the Council
  • The Council's position on the 2025 DB has been defined in accordance with the guiding principles of prudent and realistic budgeting and the provision of sufficient resources to support clearly defined priorities.
  • These guiding principles have led the Council to undertake a detailed analysis of the commitment appropriations under each programme and action by budget line, in order to ensure:
  • - a realistic absorption capacity;
  • - an appropriate acceleration of the implementation of programmes by avoiding excessive increases compared to 2024;
  • - sufficient margins under the ceilings to deal with unforeseen circumstances.
  • The result of the Council’s assessment is reflected in the proposal to adjust downwards the commitment appropriations by EUR 1 519.95 million . The proposed adjustments in headings 1 (Single Market, Innovation and Digital), 2 (Cohesion, Resilience and Values), 3 (Natural Resources and Environment), 4 (Migration and Border Management), 5 (Security and Defence) and 6 (Neighbourhood and the World) aim at reducing lines that were increased compared to the voted budget 2024, mainly in order to prevent risks in terms of absorption capacity, and to limit the increase of support expenditure to 2 % compared to the voted budget 2024.
  • A targeted adjustment is proposed for sub-heading 2b (Resilience and Values) for the European Union Recovery Instrument (EURI) line. The proposal is based on a more conservative approach, in line with prudent budgeting and sound financial management, with respect to the financing costs of NextGenerationEU (NGEU). Consequently, in line with the revised multiannual financial framework (MFF) Regulation, the Council has sought other financing possibilities, by reducing the appropriations of a few programmes in order to create more margins. The suggested adjustment for the EURI line will limit the use of both the Flexibility Instrument and the newly created EURI Instrument to cover the overrun costs.
  • An upward adjustment under headings 4 (Migration and Border Management), 5 (Security and Defence) and 6 (Neighbourhood and the World) is also suggested to reinforce the Union’s priorities and support front-line Member States in the current geopolitical context (headings 4 and 5) and to ensure a sufficient level of humanitarian aid available in 2025, including for Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova (heading 6).
  • As regards payment appropriations , the result of the Council’s assessment is reflected in the proposal to adjust the level downwards by EUR 875.85 million.
  • As regards administrative expenditure , the result of the Council’s assessment is reflected in the proposal to adjust the level downwards by EUR 14.98 million. This reduction results from savings from expenditure related to buildings, and mainly from cutting the entire amount for housing allowances requested by institutions based in Luxembourg.
  • EXPENDITURE BY HEADING OF THE MFF 2021-2027
  • The Council amended the commitment appropriations (C/A) and updated the payment appropriations (P/A) for the 2025 DB as follows:
  • 1. Single Market, Innovation and Digital (heading 1 of the MFF): EUR 20 734 446 741 in c/a and EUR 20 216 454 229 in p/a
  • - this heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 643.24 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 distributed on a number of specific budget lines, including operational and support expenditure, related to: Research and Innovation (-EUR 450.49 million); European Strategic Investments (-EUR 147.66 million); Single Market (-EUR 10.29 million); Space (-EUR 34.80 million).
  • The margin available under heading 1 would be EUR 861.55 million.
  • 2. Cohesion, Resilience and Values (heading 2 of the MFF): EUR 77 319 445 843 in c/a and EUR 41 044 316 758 in p/a
  • a) Economic, Social and Territorial Cohesion (sub-heading 2a of the MFF)
  • - this sub-heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 0.13 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 limited to a specific budget line, related to support expenditure for: Investing in People, Social Cohesion and Values (-EUR 0.13 million on the European Social Fund+ (ESF+)).
  • The margin available under sub-heading 2a would be EUR 0.89 million.
  • b) Resilience and Values (sub-heading 2b of the MFF)
  • - this sub-heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 808.58 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 on a number of specific budget lines, including operational and support expenditure, related to: Recovery and Resilience (-EUR 462.82 million); Investing in People, Social Cohesion and Values (-EUR 345.75 million).
  • As there would be no margin available under sub-heading 2b, it is suggested to mobilise the Flexibility Instrument for an amount of EUR 915.85 million (-EUR 276.98 million) and the EURI Instrument for an amount of EUR 707.48 million (-EUR 531.60 million).
  • 3. Natural Resources and Environment (heading 3 of the MFF): EUR 57 271 078 739 in c/a and EUR 52 680 321 247 in p/a
  • - this heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 3.88 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025, related to: Environment and Climate Action (-EUR 3.88 million on the Programme for Environment and Climate Action (LIFE)).
  • The margin available under heading 3 would be EUR 64.92 million.
  • 4. Migration and Border Management (heading 4 of the MFF): EUR 4 710 657 385 in c/a and EUR 3 120 123 781 in p/a
  • - this heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 65.87 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025, related to: Border Management (-EUR 65.87 million).
  • The margin available under heading 4 would be EUR 160.34 million.
  • 5. Security and Defence (heading 5 of the MFF): EUR 2 612 000 000 in c/a and EUR 2 126 865 434 in p/a
  • - the Council established the level of commitment appropriations, targeting a total reduction of -EUR 5 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025, related to: Security (-EUR 10 million on the Internal Security Fund (ISF); Defence (+EUR 5 million.
  • The margin available under heading 5 would be EUR 5 million.
  • 6. Neighbourhood and the World (heading 6 of the MFF): EUR 16 279 984 152 in c/a and EUR 14 427 146 291 in p/a
  • - This heading is characterised by a total increase of +EUR 21.74 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 related to: External Action (+EUR 21.74 million).
  • The margin available under heading 6 therefore stands at EUR 23.02 million.
  • 7. European Public Administration (heading 7 of the MFF): EUR 12 599 384 162 in c/a and EUR 12 599 384 162 in p/a
  • For the European Parliament, it is suggested that the DB 2025 (Section I) be approved as it stands (EUR 2 498.1 million).
  • As there would be no margin available under heading 7, it is suggested to accept the mobilisation of the Single Margin Instrument for a total amount of EUR 475.38 million, of which EUR 328 million for administrative expenditure of the institutions and EUR 147.38 million for pensions of all institutions and bodies, to allow the institutions to meet their legal obligations.
  • Special instruments
  • It is suggested to maintain the appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the Solidarity and Emergency Aid Reserve, the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund, the Brexit Adjustment Reserve and the Ukraine reserve. The commitment appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the Flexibility Instrument are established at EUR 915.85 million (-EUR 276.98 million). The payment appropriations are maintained as they stand in the DB 2025.
  • The commitment appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the Single Margin Instrument are established at EUR 475.38 million (-EUR 14.98 million). The commitment appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the EURI Instrument are established at EUR 707.48 million (-EUR 531.60 million).
  • Revenue
  • It is suggested to accept the DB 2025 after the technical adjustments arising from the changes made to expenditure in the Council's position.
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  • On 13 September 2024, the Council adopted its position on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2025 .
  • The technical annexes, set out in Addendum 2 to this explanatory memorandum, contain a breakdown by heading of the MFF 2021-2027, as well as corresponding detailed figures for each institution and by title.
  • The Council’s position on the DB 2025 that would amount to:
  • - EUR 191 526.99 million in commitment appropriations (EUR 199.7 billion in commitments in the Commission’s DB 2025);
  • - EUR 146 214.61 million in payment appropriations (EUR 152.7 billion in payments in the Commission’s DB 2025).
  • The total amount of payment appropriations provided for in the Council’s position on the DB 2025 corresponds to 0.79 % of the EU gross national income (GNI).
  • Approach taken by the Council
  • The Council's position on the 2025 DB has been defined in accordance with the guiding principles of prudent and realistic budgeting and the provision of sufficient resources to support clearly defined priorities.
  • These guiding principles have led the Council to undertake a detailed analysis of the commitment appropriations under each programme and action by budget line, in order to ensure:
  • - a realistic absorption capacity;
  • - an appropriate acceleration of the implementation of programmes by avoiding excessive increases compared to 2024;
  • - sufficient margins under the ceilings to deal with unforeseen circumstances.
  • The result of the Council’s assessment is reflected in the proposal to adjust downwards the commitment appropriations by EUR 1 519.95 million . The proposed adjustments in headings 1 (Single Market, Innovation and Digital), 2 (Cohesion, Resilience and Values), 3 (Natural Resources and Environment), 4 (Migration and Border Management), 5 (Security and Defence) and 6 (Neighbourhood and the World) aim at reducing lines that were increased compared to the voted budget 2024, mainly in order to prevent risks in terms of absorption capacity, and to limit the increase of support expenditure to 2 % compared to the voted budget 2024.
  • A targeted adjustment is proposed for sub-heading 2b (Resilience and Values) for the European Union Recovery Instrument (EURI) line. The proposal is based on a more conservative approach, in line with prudent budgeting and sound financial management, with respect to the financing costs of NextGenerationEU (NGEU). Consequently, in line with the revised multiannual financial framework (MFF) Regulation, the Council has sought other financing possibilities, by reducing the appropriations of a few programmes in order to create more margins. The suggested adjustment for the EURI line will limit the use of both the Flexibility Instrument and the newly created EURI Instrument to cover the overrun costs.
  • An upward adjustment under headings 4 (Migration and Border Management), 5 (Security and Defence) and 6 (Neighbourhood and the World) is also suggested to reinforce the Union’s priorities and support front-line Member States in the current geopolitical context (headings 4 and 5) and to ensure a sufficient level of humanitarian aid available in 2025, including for Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova (heading 6).
  • As regards payment appropriations , the result of the Council’s assessment is reflected in the proposal to adjust the level downwards by EUR 875.85 million.
  • As regards administrative expenditure , the result of the Council’s assessment is reflected in the proposal to adjust the level downwards by EUR 14.98 million. This reduction results from savings from expenditure related to buildings, and mainly from cutting the entire amount for housing allowances requested by institutions based in Luxembourg.
  • EXPENDITURE BY HEADING OF THE MFF 2021-2027
  • The Council amended the commitment appropriations (C/A) and updated the payment appropriations (P/A) for the 2025 DB as follows:
  • 1. Single Market, Innovation and Digital (heading 1 of the MFF): EUR 20 734 446 741 in c/a and EUR 20 216 454 229 in p/a
  • - this heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 643.24 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 distributed on a number of specific budget lines, including operational and support expenditure, related to: Research and Innovation (-EUR 450.49 million); European Strategic Investments (-EUR 147.66 million); Single Market (-EUR 10.29 million); Space (-EUR 34.80 million).
  • The margin available under heading 1 would be EUR 861.55 million.
  • 2. Cohesion, Resilience and Values (heading 2 of the MFF): EUR 77 319 445 843 in c/a and EUR 41 044 316 758 in p/a
  • a) Economic, Social and Territorial Cohesion (sub-heading 2a of the MFF)
  • - this sub-heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 0.13 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 limited to a specific budget line, related to support expenditure for: Investing in People, Social Cohesion and Values (-EUR 0.13 million on the European Social Fund+ (ESF+)).
  • The margin available under sub-heading 2a would be EUR 0.89 million.
  • b) Resilience and Values (sub-heading 2b of the MFF)
  • - this sub-heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 808.58 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 on a number of specific budget lines, including operational and support expenditure, related to: Recovery and Resilience (-EUR 462.82 million); Investing in People, Social Cohesion and Values (-EUR 345.75 million).
  • As there would be no margin available under sub-heading 2b, it is suggested to mobilise the Flexibility Instrument for an amount of EUR 915.85 million (-EUR 276.98 million) and the EURI Instrument for an amount of EUR 707.48 million (-EUR 531.60 million).
  • 3. Natural Resources and Environment (heading 3 of the MFF): EUR 57 271 078 739 in c/a and EUR 52 680 321 247 in p/a
  • - this heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 3.88 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025, related to: Environment and Climate Action (-EUR 3.88 million on the Programme for Environment and Climate Action (LIFE)).
  • The margin available under heading 3 would be EUR 64.92 million.
  • 4. Migration and Border Management (heading 4 of the MFF): EUR 4 710 657 385 in c/a and EUR 3 120 123 781 in p/a
  • - this heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 65.87 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025, related to: Border Management (-EUR 65.87 million).
  • The margin available under heading 4 would be EUR 160.34 million.
  • 5. Security and Defence (heading 5 of the MFF): EUR 2 612 000 000 in c/a and EUR 2 126 865 434 in p/a
  • - the Council established the level of commitment appropriations, targeting a total reduction of -EUR 5 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025, related to: Security (-EUR 10 million on the Internal Security Fund (ISF); Defence (+EUR 5 million.
  • The margin available under heading 5 would be EUR 5 million.
  • 6. Neighbourhood and the World (heading 6 of the MFF): EUR 16 279 984 152 in c/a and EUR 14 427 146 291 in p/a
  • - This heading is characterised by a total increase of +EUR 21.74 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 related to: External Action (+EUR 21.74 million).
  • The margin available under heading 6 therefore stands at EUR 23.02 million.
  • 7. European Public Administration (heading 7 of the MFF): EUR 12 599 384 162 in c/a and EUR 12 599 384 162 in p/a
  • For the European Parliament, it is suggested that the DB 2025 (Section I) be approved as it stands (EUR 2 498.1 million).
  • As there would be no margin available under heading 7, it is suggested to accept the mobilisation of the Single Margin Instrument for a total amount of EUR 475.38 million, of which EUR 328 million for administrative expenditure of the institutions and EUR 147.38 million for pensions of all institutions and bodies, to allow the institutions to meet their legal obligations.
  • Special instruments
  • It is suggested to maintain the appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the Solidarity and Emergency Aid Reserve, the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund, the Brexit Adjustment Reserve and the Ukraine reserve. The commitment appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the Flexibility Instrument are established at EUR 915.85 million (-EUR 276.98 million). The payment appropriations are maintained as they stand in the DB 2025.
  • The commitment appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the Single Margin Instrument are established at EUR 475.38 million (-EUR 14.98 million). The commitment appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the EURI Instrument are established at EUR 707.48 million (-EUR 531.60 million).
  • Revenue
  • It is suggested to accept the DB 2025 after the technical adjustments arising from the changes made to expenditure in the Council's position.
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  • On 13 September 2024, the Council adopted its position on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2025 .
  • The technical annexes, set out in Addendum 2 to this explanatory memorandum, contain a breakdown by heading of the MFF 2021-2027, as well as corresponding detailed figures for each institution and by title.
  • The Council’s position on the DB 2025 that would amount to:
  • - EUR 191 526.99 million in commitment appropriations (EUR 199.7 billion in commitments in the Commission’s DB 2025);
  • - EUR 146 214.61 million in payment appropriations (EUR 152.7 billion in payments in the Commission’s DB 2025).
  • The total amount of payment appropriations provided for in the Council’s position on the DB 2025 corresponds to 0.79 % of the EU gross national income (GNI).
  • Approach taken by the Council
  • The Council's position on the 2025 DB has been defined in accordance with the guiding principles of prudent and realistic budgeting and the provision of sufficient resources to support clearly defined priorities.
  • These guiding principles have led the Council to undertake a detailed analysis of the commitment appropriations under each programme and action by budget line, in order to ensure:
  • - a realistic absorption capacity;
  • - an appropriate acceleration of the implementation of programmes by avoiding excessive increases compared to 2024;
  • - sufficient margins under the ceilings to deal with unforeseen circumstances.
  • The result of the Council’s assessment is reflected in the proposal to adjust downwards the commitment appropriations by EUR 1 519.95 million . The proposed adjustments in headings 1 (Single Market, Innovation and Digital), 2 (Cohesion, Resilience and Values), 3 (Natural Resources and Environment), 4 (Migration and Border Management), 5 (Security and Defence) and 6 (Neighbourhood and the World) aim at reducing lines that were increased compared to the voted budget 2024, mainly in order to prevent risks in terms of absorption capacity, and to limit the increase of support expenditure to 2 % compared to the voted budget 2024.
  • A targeted adjustment is proposed for sub-heading 2b (Resilience and Values) for the European Union Recovery Instrument (EURI) line. The proposal is based on a more conservative approach, in line with prudent budgeting and sound financial management, with respect to the financing costs of NextGenerationEU (NGEU). Consequently, in line with the revised multiannual financial framework (MFF) Regulation, the Council has sought other financing possibilities, by reducing the appropriations of a few programmes in order to create more margins. The suggested adjustment for the EURI line will limit the use of both the Flexibility Instrument and the newly created EURI Instrument to cover the overrun costs.
  • An upward adjustment under headings 4 (Migration and Border Management), 5 (Security and Defence) and 6 (Neighbourhood and the World) is also suggested to reinforce the Union’s priorities and support front-line Member States in the current geopolitical context (headings 4 and 5) and to ensure a sufficient level of humanitarian aid available in 2025, including for Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova (heading 6).
  • As regards payment appropriations , the result of the Council’s assessment is reflected in the proposal to adjust the level downwards by EUR 875.85 million.
  • As regards administrative expenditure , the result of the Council’s assessment is reflected in the proposal to adjust the level downwards by EUR 14.98 million. This reduction results from savings from expenditure related to buildings, and mainly from cutting the entire amount for housing allowances requested by institutions based in Luxembourg.
  • EXPENDITURE BY HEADING OF THE MFF 2021-2027
  • The Council amended the commitment appropriations (C/A) and updated the payment appropriations (P/A) for the 2025 DB as follows:
  • 1. Single Market, Innovation and Digital (heading 1 of the MFF): EUR 20 734 446 741 in c/a and EUR 20 216 454 229 in p/a
  • - this heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 643.24 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 distributed on a number of specific budget lines, including operational and support expenditure, related to: Research and Innovation (-EUR 450.49 million); European Strategic Investments (-EUR 147.66 million); Single Market (-EUR 10.29 million); Space (-EUR 34.80 million).
  • The margin available under heading 1 would be EUR 861.55 million.
  • 2. Cohesion, Resilience and Values (heading 2 of the MFF): EUR 77 319 445 843 in c/a and EUR 41 044 316 758 in p/a
  • a) Economic, Social and Territorial Cohesion (sub-heading 2a of the MFF)
  • - this sub-heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 0.13 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 limited to a specific budget line, related to support expenditure for: Investing in People, Social Cohesion and Values (-EUR 0.13 million on the European Social Fund+ (ESF+)).
  • The margin available under sub-heading 2a would be EUR 0.89 million.
  • b) Resilience and Values (sub-heading 2b of the MFF)
  • - this sub-heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 808.58 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 on a number of specific budget lines, including operational and support expenditure, related to: Recovery and Resilience (-EUR 462.82 million); Investing in People, Social Cohesion and Values (-EUR 345.75 million).
  • As there would be no margin available under sub-heading 2b, it is suggested to mobilise the Flexibility Instrument for an amount of EUR 915.85 million (-EUR 276.98 million) and the EURI Instrument for an amount of EUR 707.48 million (-EUR 531.60 million).
  • 3. Natural Resources and Environment (heading 3 of the MFF): EUR 57 271 078 739 in c/a and EUR 52 680 321 247 in p/a
  • - this heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 3.88 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025, related to: Environment and Climate Action (-EUR 3.88 million on the Programme for Environment and Climate Action (LIFE)).
  • The margin available under heading 3 would be EUR 64.92 million.
  • 4. Migration and Border Management (heading 4 of the MFF): EUR 4 710 657 385 in c/a and EUR 3 120 123 781 in p/a
  • - this heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 65.87 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025, related to: Border Management (-EUR 65.87 million).
  • The margin available under heading 4 would be EUR 160.34 million.
  • 5. Security and Defence (heading 5 of the MFF): EUR 2 612 000 000 in c/a and EUR 2 126 865 434 in p/a
  • - the Council established the level of commitment appropriations, targeting a total reduction of -EUR 5 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025, related to: Security (-EUR 10 million on the Internal Security Fund (ISF); Defence (+EUR 5 million.
  • The margin available under heading 5 would be EUR 5 million.
  • 6. Neighbourhood and the World (heading 6 of the MFF): EUR 16 279 984 152 in c/a and EUR 14 427 146 291 in p/a
  • - This heading is characterised by a total increase of +EUR 21.74 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 related to: External Action (+EUR 21.74 million).
  • The margin available under heading 6 therefore stands at EUR 23.02 million.
  • 7. European Public Administration (heading 7 of the MFF): EUR 12 599 384 162 in c/a and EUR 12 599 384 162 in p/a
  • For the European Parliament, it is suggested that the DB 2025 (Section I) be approved as it stands (EUR 2 498.1 million).
  • As there would be no margin available under heading 7, it is suggested to accept the mobilisation of the Single Margin Instrument for a total amount of EUR 475.38 million, of which EUR 328 million for administrative expenditure of the institutions and EUR 147.38 million for pensions of all institutions and bodies, to allow the institutions to meet their legal obligations.
  • Special instruments
  • It is suggested to maintain the appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the Solidarity and Emergency Aid Reserve, the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund, the Brexit Adjustment Reserve and the Ukraine reserve. The commitment appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the Flexibility Instrument are established at EUR 915.85 million (-EUR 276.98 million). The payment appropriations are maintained as they stand in the DB 2025.
  • The commitment appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the Single Margin Instrument are established at EUR 475.38 million (-EUR 14.98 million). The commitment appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the EURI Instrument are established at EUR 707.48 million (-EUR 531.60 million).
  • Revenue
  • It is suggested to accept the DB 2025 after the technical adjustments arising from the changes made to expenditure in the Council's position.
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  • On 13 September 2024, the Council adopted its position on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2025 .
  • The technical annexes, set out in Addendum 2 to this explanatory memorandum, contain a breakdown by heading of the MFF 2021-2027, as well as corresponding detailed figures for each institution and by title.
  • The Council’s position on the DB 2025 that would amount to:
  • - EUR 191 526.99 million in commitment appropriations (EUR 199.7 billion in commitments in the Commission’s DB 2025);
  • - EUR 146 214.61 million in payment appropriations (EUR 152.7 billion in payments in the Commission’s DB 2025).
  • The total amount of payment appropriations provided for in the Council’s position on the DB 2025 corresponds to 0.79 % of the EU gross national income (GNI).
  • Approach taken by the Council
  • The Council's position on the 2025 DB has been defined in accordance with the guiding principles of prudent and realistic budgeting and the provision of sufficient resources to support clearly defined priorities.
  • These guiding principles have led the Council to undertake a detailed analysis of the commitment appropriations under each programme and action by budget line, in order to ensure:
  • - a realistic absorption capacity;
  • - an appropriate acceleration of the implementation of programmes by avoiding excessive increases compared to 2024;
  • - sufficient margins under the ceilings to deal with unforeseen circumstances.
  • The result of the Council’s assessment is reflected in the proposal to adjust downwards the commitment appropriations by EUR 1 519.95 million . The proposed adjustments in headings 1 (Single Market, Innovation and Digital), 2 (Cohesion, Resilience and Values), 3 (Natural Resources and Environment), 4 (Migration and Border Management), 5 (Security and Defence) and 6 (Neighbourhood and the World) aim at reducing lines that were increased compared to the voted budget 2024, mainly in order to prevent risks in terms of absorption capacity, and to limit the increase of support expenditure to 2 % compared to the voted budget 2024.
  • A targeted adjustment is proposed for sub-heading 2b (Resilience and Values) for the European Union Recovery Instrument (EURI) line. The proposal is based on a more conservative approach, in line with prudent budgeting and sound financial management, with respect to the financing costs of NextGenerationEU (NGEU). Consequently, in line with the revised multiannual financial framework (MFF) Regulation, the Council has sought other financing possibilities, by reducing the appropriations of a few programmes in order to create more margins. The suggested adjustment for the EURI line will limit the use of both the Flexibility Instrument and the newly created EURI Instrument to cover the overrun costs.
  • An upward adjustment under headings 4 (Migration and Border Management), 5 (Security and Defence) and 6 (Neighbourhood and the World) is also suggested to reinforce the Union’s priorities and support front-line Member States in the current geopolitical context (headings 4 and 5) and to ensure a sufficient level of humanitarian aid available in 2025, including for Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova (heading 6).
  • As regards payment appropriations , the result of the Council’s assessment is reflected in the proposal to adjust the level downwards by EUR 875.85 million.
  • As regards administrative expenditure , the result of the Council’s assessment is reflected in the proposal to adjust the level downwards by EUR 14.98 million. This reduction results from savings from expenditure related to buildings, and mainly from cutting the entire amount for housing allowances requested by institutions based in Luxembourg.
  • EXPENDITURE BY HEADING OF THE MFF 2021-2027
  • The Council amended the commitment appropriations (C/A) and updated the payment appropriations (P/A) for the 2025 DB as follows:
  • 1. Single Market, Innovation and Digital (heading 1 of the MFF): EUR 20 734 446 741 in c/a and EUR 20 216 454 229 in p/a
  • - this heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 643.24 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 distributed on a number of specific budget lines, including operational and support expenditure, related to: Research and Innovation (-EUR 450.49 million); European Strategic Investments (-EUR 147.66 million); Single Market (-EUR 10.29 million); Space (-EUR 34.80 million).
  • The margin available under heading 1 would be EUR 861.55 million.
  • 2. Cohesion, Resilience and Values (heading 2 of the MFF): EUR 77 319 445 843 in c/a and EUR 41 044 316 758 in p/a
  • a) Economic, Social and Territorial Cohesion (sub-heading 2a of the MFF)
  • - this sub-heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 0.13 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 limited to a specific budget line, related to support expenditure for: Investing in People, Social Cohesion and Values (-EUR 0.13 million on the European Social Fund+ (ESF+)).
  • The margin available under sub-heading 2a would be EUR 0.89 million.
  • b) Resilience and Values (sub-heading 2b of the MFF)
  • - this sub-heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 808.58 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 on a number of specific budget lines, including operational and support expenditure, related to: Recovery and Resilience (-EUR 462.82 million); Investing in People, Social Cohesion and Values (-EUR 345.75 million).
  • As there would be no margin available under sub-heading 2b, it is suggested to mobilise the Flexibility Instrument for an amount of EUR 915.85 million (-EUR 276.98 million) and the EURI Instrument for an amount of EUR 707.48 million (-EUR 531.60 million).
  • 3. Natural Resources and Environment (heading 3 of the MFF): EUR 57 271 078 739 in c/a and EUR 52 680 321 247 in p/a
  • - this heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 3.88 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025, related to: Environment and Climate Action (-EUR 3.88 million on the Programme for Environment and Climate Action (LIFE)).
  • The margin available under heading 3 would be EUR 64.92 million.
  • 4. Migration and Border Management (heading 4 of the MFF): EUR 4 710 657 385 in c/a and EUR 3 120 123 781 in p/a
  • - this heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 65.87 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025, related to: Border Management (-EUR 65.87 million).
  • The margin available under heading 4 would be EUR 160.34 million.
  • 5. Security and Defence (heading 5 of the MFF): EUR 2 612 000 000 in c/a and EUR 2 126 865 434 in p/a
  • - the Council established the level of commitment appropriations, targeting a total reduction of -EUR 5 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025, related to: Security (-EUR 10 million on the Internal Security Fund (ISF); Defence (+EUR 5 million.
  • The margin available under heading 5 would be EUR 5 million.
  • 6. Neighbourhood and the World (heading 6 of the MFF): EUR 16 279 984 152 in c/a and EUR 14 427 146 291 in p/a
  • - This heading is characterised by a total increase of +EUR 21.74 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 related to: External Action (+EUR 21.74 million).
  • The margin available under heading 6 therefore stands at EUR 23.02 million.
  • 7. European Public Administration (heading 7 of the MFF): EUR 12 599 384 162 in c/a and EUR 12 599 384 162 in p/a
  • For the European Parliament, it is suggested that the DB 2025 (Section I) be approved as it stands (EUR 2 498.1 million).
  • As there would be no margin available under heading 7, it is suggested to accept the mobilisation of the Single Margin Instrument for a total amount of EUR 475.38 million, of which EUR 328 million for administrative expenditure of the institutions and EUR 147.38 million for pensions of all institutions and bodies, to allow the institutions to meet their legal obligations.
  • Special instruments
  • It is suggested to maintain the appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the Solidarity and Emergency Aid Reserve, the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund, the Brexit Adjustment Reserve and the Ukraine reserve. The commitment appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the Flexibility Instrument are established at EUR 915.85 million (-EUR 276.98 million). The payment appropriations are maintained as they stand in the DB 2025.
  • The commitment appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the Single Margin Instrument are established at EUR 475.38 million (-EUR 14.98 million). The commitment appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the EURI Instrument are established at EUR 707.48 million (-EUR 531.60 million).
  • Revenue
  • It is suggested to accept the DB 2025 after the technical adjustments arising from the changes made to expenditure in the Council's position.
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  • On 13 September 2024, the Council adopted its position on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2025 .
  • The technical annexes, set out in Addendum 2 to this explanatory memorandum, contain a breakdown by heading of the MFF 2021-2027, as well as corresponding detailed figures for each institution and by title.
  • The Council’s position on the DB 2025 that would amount to:
  • - EUR 191 526.99 million in commitment appropriations (EUR 199.7 billion in commitments in the Commission’s DB 2025);
  • - EUR 146 214.61 million in payment appropriations (EUR 152.7 billion in payments in the Commission’s DB 2025).
  • The total amount of payment appropriations provided for in the Council’s position on the DB 2025 corresponds to 0.79 % of the EU gross national income (GNI).
  • Approach taken by the Council
  • The Council's position on the 2025 DB has been defined in accordance with the guiding principles of prudent and realistic budgeting and the provision of sufficient resources to support clearly defined priorities.
  • These guiding principles have led the Council to undertake a detailed analysis of the commitment appropriations under each programme and action by budget line, in order to ensure:
  • - a realistic absorption capacity;
  • - an appropriate acceleration of the implementation of programmes by avoiding excessive increases compared to 2024;
  • - sufficient margins under the ceilings to deal with unforeseen circumstances.
  • The result of the Council’s assessment is reflected in the proposal to adjust downwards the commitment appropriations by EUR 1 519.95 million . The proposed adjustments in headings 1 (Single Market, Innovation and Digital), 2 (Cohesion, Resilience and Values), 3 (Natural Resources and Environment), 4 (Migration and Border Management), 5 (Security and Defence) and 6 (Neighbourhood and the World) aim at reducing lines that were increased compared to the voted budget 2024, mainly in order to prevent risks in terms of absorption capacity, and to limit the increase of support expenditure to 2 % compared to the voted budget 2024.
  • A targeted adjustment is proposed for sub-heading 2b (Resilience and Values) for the European Union Recovery Instrument (EURI) line. The proposal is based on a more conservative approach, in line with prudent budgeting and sound financial management, with respect to the financing costs of NextGenerationEU (NGEU). Consequently, in line with the revised multiannual financial framework (MFF) Regulation, the Council has sought other financing possibilities, by reducing the appropriations of a few programmes in order to create more margins. The suggested adjustment for the EURI line will limit the use of both the Flexibility Instrument and the newly created EURI Instrument to cover the overrun costs.
  • An upward adjustment under headings 4 (Migration and Border Management), 5 (Security and Defence) and 6 (Neighbourhood and the World) is also suggested to reinforce the Union’s priorities and support front-line Member States in the current geopolitical context (headings 4 and 5) and to ensure a sufficient level of humanitarian aid available in 2025, including for Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova (heading 6).
  • As regards payment appropriations , the result of the Council’s assessment is reflected in the proposal to adjust the level downwards by EUR 875.85 million.
  • As regards administrative expenditure , the result of the Council’s assessment is reflected in the proposal to adjust the level downwards by EUR 14.98 million. This reduction results from savings from expenditure related to buildings, and mainly from cutting the entire amount for housing allowances requested by institutions based in Luxembourg.
  • EXPENDITURE BY HEADING OF THE MFF 2021-2027
  • The Council amended the commitment appropriations (C/A) and updated the payment appropriations (P/A) for the 2025 DB as follows:
  • 1. Single Market, Innovation and Digital (heading 1 of the MFF): EUR 20 734 446 741 in c/a and EUR 20 216 454 229 in p/a
  • - this heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 643.24 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 distributed on a number of specific budget lines, including operational and support expenditure, related to: Research and Innovation (-EUR 450.49 million); European Strategic Investments (-EUR 147.66 million); Single Market (-EUR 10.29 million); Space (-EUR 34.80 million).
  • The margin available under heading 1 would be EUR 861.55 million.
  • 2. Cohesion, Resilience and Values (heading 2 of the MFF): EUR 77 319 445 843 in c/a and EUR 41 044 316 758 in p/a
  • a) Economic, Social and Territorial Cohesion (sub-heading 2a of the MFF)
  • - this sub-heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 0.13 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 limited to a specific budget line, related to support expenditure for: Investing in People, Social Cohesion and Values (-EUR 0.13 million on the European Social Fund+ (ESF+)).
  • The margin available under sub-heading 2a would be EUR 0.89 million.
  • b) Resilience and Values (sub-heading 2b of the MFF)
  • - this sub-heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 808.58 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 on a number of specific budget lines, including operational and support expenditure, related to: Recovery and Resilience (-EUR 462.82 million); Investing in People, Social Cohesion and Values (-EUR 345.75 million).
  • As there would be no margin available under sub-heading 2b, it is suggested to mobilise the Flexibility Instrument for an amount of EUR 915.85 million (-EUR 276.98 million) and the EURI Instrument for an amount of EUR 707.48 million (-EUR 531.60 million).
  • 3. Natural Resources and Environment (heading 3 of the MFF): EUR 57 271 078 739 in c/a and EUR 52 680 321 247 in p/a
  • - this heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 3.88 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025, related to: Environment and Climate Action (-EUR 3.88 million on the Programme for Environment and Climate Action (LIFE)).
  • The margin available under heading 3 would be EUR 64.92 million.
  • 4. Migration and Border Management (heading 4 of the MFF): EUR 4 710 657 385 in c/a and EUR 3 120 123 781 in p/a
  • - this heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 65.87 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025, related to: Border Management (-EUR 65.87 million).
  • The margin available under heading 4 would be EUR 160.34 million.
  • 5. Security and Defence (heading 5 of the MFF): EUR 2 612 000 000 in c/a and EUR 2 126 865 434 in p/a
  • - the Council established the level of commitment appropriations, targeting a total reduction of -EUR 5 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025, related to: Security (-EUR 10 million on the Internal Security Fund (ISF); Defence (+EUR 5 million.
  • The margin available under heading 5 would be EUR 5 million.
  • 6. Neighbourhood and the World (heading 6 of the MFF): EUR 16 279 984 152 in c/a and EUR 14 427 146 291 in p/a
  • - This heading is characterised by a total increase of +EUR 21.74 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 related to: External Action (+EUR 21.74 million).
  • The margin available under heading 6 therefore stands at EUR 23.02 million.
  • 7. European Public Administration (heading 7 of the MFF): EUR 12 599 384 162 in c/a and EUR 12 599 384 162 in p/a
  • For the European Parliament, it is suggested that the DB 2025 (Section I) be approved as it stands (EUR 2 498.1 million).
  • As there would be no margin available under heading 7, it is suggested to accept the mobilisation of the Single Margin Instrument for a total amount of EUR 475.38 million, of which EUR 328 million for administrative expenditure of the institutions and EUR 147.38 million for pensions of all institutions and bodies, to allow the institutions to meet their legal obligations.
  • Special instruments
  • It is suggested to maintain the appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the Solidarity and Emergency Aid Reserve, the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund, the Brexit Adjustment Reserve and the Ukraine reserve. The commitment appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the Flexibility Instrument are established at EUR 915.85 million (-EUR 276.98 million). The payment appropriations are maintained as they stand in the DB 2025.
  • The commitment appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the Single Margin Instrument are established at EUR 475.38 million (-EUR 14.98 million). The commitment appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the EURI Instrument are established at EUR 707.48 million (-EUR 531.60 million).
  • Revenue
  • It is suggested to accept the DB 2025 after the technical adjustments arising from the changes made to expenditure in the Council's position.
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  • On 13 September 2024, the Council adopted its position on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2025 .
  • The technical annexes, set out in Addendum 2 to this explanatory memorandum, contain a breakdown by heading of the MFF 2021-2027, as well as corresponding detailed figures for each institution and by title.
  • The Council’s position on the DB 2025 that would amount to:
  • - EUR 191 526.99 million in commitment appropriations (EUR 199.7 billion in commitments in the Commission’s DB 2025);
  • - EUR 146 214.61 million in payment appropriations (EUR 152.7 billion in payments in the Commission’s DB 2025).
  • The total amount of payment appropriations provided for in the Council’s position on the DB 2025 corresponds to 0.79 % of the EU gross national income (GNI).
  • Approach taken by the Council
  • The Council's position on the 2025 DB has been defined in accordance with the guiding principles of prudent and realistic budgeting and the provision of sufficient resources to support clearly defined priorities.
  • These guiding principles have led the Council to undertake a detailed analysis of the commitment appropriations under each programme and action by budget line, in order to ensure:
  • - a realistic absorption capacity;
  • - an appropriate acceleration of the implementation of programmes by avoiding excessive increases compared to 2024;
  • - sufficient margins under the ceilings to deal with unforeseen circumstances.
  • The result of the Council’s assessment is reflected in the proposal to adjust downwards the commitment appropriations by EUR 1 519.95 million . The proposed adjustments in headings 1 (Single Market, Innovation and Digital), 2 (Cohesion, Resilience and Values), 3 (Natural Resources and Environment), 4 (Migration and Border Management), 5 (Security and Defence) and 6 (Neighbourhood and the World) aim at reducing lines that were increased compared to the voted budget 2024, mainly in order to prevent risks in terms of absorption capacity, and to limit the increase of support expenditure to 2 % compared to the voted budget 2024.
  • A targeted adjustment is proposed for sub-heading 2b (Resilience and Values) for the European Union Recovery Instrument (EURI) line. The proposal is based on a more conservative approach, in line with prudent budgeting and sound financial management, with respect to the financing costs of NextGenerationEU (NGEU). Consequently, in line with the revised multiannual financial framework (MFF) Regulation, the Council has sought other financing possibilities, by reducing the appropriations of a few programmes in order to create more margins. The suggested adjustment for the EURI line will limit the use of both the Flexibility Instrument and the newly created EURI Instrument to cover the overrun costs.
  • An upward adjustment under headings 4 (Migration and Border Management), 5 (Security and Defence) and 6 (Neighbourhood and the World) is also suggested to reinforce the Union’s priorities and support front-line Member States in the current geopolitical context (headings 4 and 5) and to ensure a sufficient level of humanitarian aid available in 2025, including for Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova (heading 6).
  • As regards payment appropriations , the result of the Council’s assessment is reflected in the proposal to adjust the level downwards by EUR 875.85 million.
  • As regards administrative expenditure , the result of the Council’s assessment is reflected in the proposal to adjust the level downwards by EUR 14.98 million. This reduction results from savings from expenditure related to buildings, and mainly from cutting the entire amount for housing allowances requested by institutions based in Luxembourg.
  • EXPENDITURE BY HEADING OF THE MFF 2021-2027
  • The Council amended the commitment appropriations (C/A) and updated the payment appropriations (P/A) for the 2025 DB as follows:
  • 1. Single Market, Innovation and Digital (heading 1 of the MFF): EUR 20 734 446 741 in c/a and EUR 20 216 454 229 in p/a
  • - this heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 643.24 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 distributed on a number of specific budget lines, including operational and support expenditure, related to: Research and Innovation (-EUR 450.49 million); European Strategic Investments (-EUR 147.66 million); Single Market (-EUR 10.29 million); Space (-EUR 34.80 million).
  • The margin available under heading 1 would be EUR 861.55 million.
  • 2. Cohesion, Resilience and Values (heading 2 of the MFF): EUR 77 319 445 843 in c/a and EUR 41 044 316 758 in p/a
  • a) Economic, Social and Territorial Cohesion (sub-heading 2a of the MFF)
  • - this sub-heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 0.13 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 limited to a specific budget line, related to support expenditure for: Investing in People, Social Cohesion and Values (-EUR 0.13 million on the European Social Fund+ (ESF+)).
  • The margin available under sub-heading 2a would be EUR 0.89 million.
  • b) Resilience and Values (sub-heading 2b of the MFF)
  • - this sub-heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 808.58 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 on a number of specific budget lines, including operational and support expenditure, related to: Recovery and Resilience (-EUR 462.82 million); Investing in People, Social Cohesion and Values (-EUR 345.75 million).
  • As there would be no margin available under sub-heading 2b, it is suggested to mobilise the Flexibility Instrument for an amount of EUR 915.85 million (-EUR 276.98 million) and the EURI Instrument for an amount of EUR 707.48 million (-EUR 531.60 million).
  • 3. Natural Resources and Environment (heading 3 of the MFF): EUR 57 271 078 739 in c/a and EUR 52 680 321 247 in p/a
  • - this heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 3.88 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025, related to: Environment and Climate Action (-EUR 3.88 million on the Programme for Environment and Climate Action (LIFE)).
  • The margin available under heading 3 would be EUR 64.92 million.
  • 4. Migration and Border Management (heading 4 of the MFF): EUR 4 710 657 385 in c/a and EUR 3 120 123 781 in p/a
  • - this heading is characterised by a total reduction of -EUR 65.87 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025, related to: Border Management (-EUR 65.87 million).
  • The margin available under heading 4 would be EUR 160.34 million.
  • 5. Security and Defence (heading 5 of the MFF): EUR 2 612 000 000 in c/a and EUR 2 126 865 434 in p/a
  • - the Council established the level of commitment appropriations, targeting a total reduction of -EUR 5 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025, related to: Security (-EUR 10 million on the Internal Security Fund (ISF); Defence (+EUR 5 million.
  • The margin available under heading 5 would be EUR 5 million.
  • 6. Neighbourhood and the World (heading 6 of the MFF): EUR 16 279 984 152 in c/a and EUR 14 427 146 291 in p/a
  • - This heading is characterised by a total increase of +EUR 21.74 million in the appropriations requested in the DB 2025 related to: External Action (+EUR 21.74 million).
  • The margin available under heading 6 therefore stands at EUR 23.02 million.
  • 7. European Public Administration (heading 7 of the MFF): EUR 12 599 384 162 in c/a and EUR 12 599 384 162 in p/a
  • For the European Parliament, it is suggested that the DB 2025 (Section I) be approved as it stands (EUR 2 498.1 million).
  • As there would be no margin available under heading 7, it is suggested to accept the mobilisation of the Single Margin Instrument for a total amount of EUR 475.38 million, of which EUR 328 million for administrative expenditure of the institutions and EUR 147.38 million for pensions of all institutions and bodies, to allow the institutions to meet their legal obligations.
  • Special instruments
  • It is suggested to maintain the appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the Solidarity and Emergency Aid Reserve, the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund, the Brexit Adjustment Reserve and the Ukraine reserve. The commitment appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the Flexibility Instrument are established at EUR 915.85 million (-EUR 276.98 million). The payment appropriations are maintained as they stand in the DB 2025.
  • The commitment appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the Single Margin Instrument are established at EUR 475.38 million (-EUR 14.98 million). The commitment appropriations entered in the DB 2025 for the EURI Instrument are established at EUR 707.48 million (-EUR 531.60 million).
  • Revenue
  • It is suggested to accept the DB 2025 after the technical adjustments arising from the changes made to expenditure in the Council's position.
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  • PURPOSE: presentation by the Commission of the EU’s draft annual budget for 2025.
  • CONTENT: in February 2024, the European Parliament gave its consent to, and the Council unanimously agreed on the first ever mid-term revision of the expenditure ceilings in the multiannual financial framework (MFF).
  • The agreement reached on the mid-term revision of the MFF reflects the importance of equipping the EU budget with the necessary means to continue delivering on the priorities for Europe and for our partners, which was underscored by key sectoral proposals. In particular, the revision restores the Union’s financial capacity to address a series of exceptional challenges ; first and foremost Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified war of aggression against Ukraine, the continued migratory pressures and their root causes, responding to the crisis in the Middle East and reinforcing the EU’s capacity to respond to natural disasters and the global competition on key critical technologies and materials, as well as strengthening our defence capabilities.
  • DRAFT BUDGET 2025
  • The draft budget 2025 sets appropriations of EUR 199.7 billion in commitments (corresponding to 1.08% of GNI) and EUR 152.7 billion in payments , including special instruments, leaving EUR 31 billion of margin below the payment ceiling for 2025. The budget will be complemented by an estimated EUR 72 billion of disbursements under NextGenerationEU . This financial envelope will support the EU in meeting its political priorities while integrating the changes agreed in the mid-term revision of the MFF in February 2024.
  • The draft budget 2025 and the accompanying updated financial programming for 2026-2027 together reflect the outcome of the MFF revision for the remaining years of the MFF period (2025-2027). This covers in particular:
  • - stable and predictable support to Ukraine, through the Ukraine Facility;
  • - migration, with funding addressing the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement, as well as reinforced funding for migration and border management in the most affected Member States, to accompany a balanced approach to migration that is both fair and firm;
  • - green and digital transitions, creating jobs while strengthening Europe's strategic autonomy and global role. It will enable support to key critical technologies through the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP);
  • - increased funding for flagship programmes such as Erasmus+, the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) and the Single Market Programme (SMP), while the large-scale funding of research and innovation activities under Horizon Europe stays broadly stable until 2027;
  • - funding for other recently agreed EU initiatives or shared priorities, such as the European Chips Act, the Union Secure Connectivity Programme, the set-up of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) and the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP);
  • - continued support for Syrian refugees in Turkey and the wider region, the Southern Neighbourhood, including the external dimension of migration, and the Western Balkans.
  • - continued support for Syrian refugees in Türkiye and in the wider region, as well as for the Southern Neighbourhood, including for the external dimension of migration and the Western Balkans.
  • APPROPRIATIONS BY HEADING OF THE MFF 2021-2027
  • To meet the EU's various priorities, the Commission proposes to allocate the following amounts (in commitment appropriations):
  • Heading 1 - Single Market, Innovation and Digital: EUR 21.3 billion
  • - EUR 13.5 billion for research and innovation , including EUR 12.7 billion for Horizon Europe, the Union's flagship research programme. The Draft Budget also includes the financing of the European Chips Act under Horizon Europe;
  • - EUR 4.6 billion for European strategic investments , including EUR 2.8 billion for the Connecting Europe Facility to improve cross-border infrastructure, EUR 1.1 billion for the Digital Europe Programme to shape the Union's digital future, and EUR 378 million for InvestEU for key priorities (research and innovation, twin green and digital transition, the health sector, and strategic technologies);
  • - EUR 977 million to ensure the functioning of the Single Market , including EUR 613 million for the Single Market Programme, and EUR 205 million for work on anti-fraud, taxation, and customs;
  • - EUR 2.1 billion for spending dedicated to space , mainly for the European Space Programme;
  • - EUR 196 million for secure satellite connections under the new Union Secure Connectivity Programme.
  • Sub-heading 2a - Economic, social and territorial cohesion: EUR 66.3 billion
  • - EUR 47.2 billion for regional development and cohesion to support economic, social and territorial cohesion, as well as infrastructure supporting the green transition and the Union's priority projects;
  • Sub-heading 2b - Resilience and values: EUR 11.8 billion
  • - EUR 11.8 billion of which, among others, EUR 5.2 billion for the rising borrowing costs for NGEU, EUR 4 billion Erasmus+ to create education and mobility opportunities for people, EUR 352 million to support artists and creators around Europe, and EUR 235 million to promote justice, rights, and values;
  • - EUR 583 million for EU4Health to ensure a comprehensive health response to people's needs, as well as EUR 203 million to the Union Civil Protection Mechanism (rescEU) to be able deploy operational assistance quickly in case of a crisis;
  • Heading 3 - Natural resources and the environment: EUR 57.2 billion (of which market-related expenditure and direct payments: EUR 40.5 billion)
  • - EUR 53.8 billion for the Common Agricultural Policy and EUR 0.9 billion for the European Maritime Affairs, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund, for European farmers and fishermen, but also to strengthen the resilience of the agri-food and fisheries sectors and to provide the necessary opportunities for crisis management;
  • - EUR 2.4 billion for the environment and climate action , including EUR 771 million for the LIFE programme to support climate change mitigation and adaptation, and EUR 1.5 billion for the Just Transition Fund;
  • Heading 4 - Migration and border management: EUR 4.7 billion
  • - EUR 2.1 billion for migration -related spending within the EU, of which mainly EUR 1.9 billion to support migrants and asylum-seekers in line with our values and priorities;
  • - EUR 2.7 billion for protecting borders , of which mainly EUR 1.4 billion for the Integrated Border Management Fund (IBMF), and EUR 997 million (total EU contribution) for the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex);
  • Heading 5 - Security and defence: EUR 2.6 billion
  • - EUR 1.8 billion to meet defence challenges, including EUR 1.4 million to support capability development and research under the European Defence Fund (EDF), EUR 244.5 million to support military mobility;
  • - EUR 784 million for security , including EUR 334 million for the Internal Security Fund (ISF), which will combat terrorism, radicalisation, organised crime and cybercrime.
  • Heading 6 - Neighbourhood and the world: EUR 16.3 billion
  • - EUR 16.3 billion to support partners and interests in the world, of which, among others, EUR 10.9 billion under the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument — Global Europe (NDICI — Global Europe), EUR 2.2 billion for the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA III) and EUR 0.5 billion for the Growth Facility for the Western Balkans, as well as EUR 1.9 billion for Humanitarian Aid (HUMA).
  • Heading 7 - European public administration: EUR 12.6 billion
  • Thematic special instruments: EUR 6.6 billion
  • The 'thematic special instruments' include the Solidarity and Emergency Aid Reserve, the European Globalisation adjustment Fund for redundant workers (EGF), the Brexit adjustment reserve and the Ukraine Facility . A further EUR 4.3 billion will be available in grants under the Ukraine Facility complemented by EUR 10.9 billion in loans.
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