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MEPs approve Commission budget but criticise errors and shortcomings

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07. 05. 2025 - The European Parliament approves the Commission's accounts for 2023, but with harsh criticism. MEPs pointed to errors in the distribution of funds, weak oversight of spending and rising debt. The funding of non-profit organisations without sufficient controls also came under fire.
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MEPs today gave the European Commission discharge - approving its handling of EU money for 2023 - but they also accepted a series of criticisms that call into question whether the Commission is managing public money responsibly enough.

MEPs highlighted continuing errors in the distribution of funds, particularly in the areas of cohesion, agriculture and new funding instruments. They also criticised the low level of fraud detection, lack of transparency and control of expenditure, including weaknesses in communication between the Commission and member states. The report also calls for better use of data and technology (including AI) for more effective budget management and control.

Parliament criticised the lack of clarity in the allocation of funds to some non-profit organisations (NGOs) and called for more rigorous controls on who receives the money and how it is used. The report also highlights the lack of oversight of programmes such as NextGenerationEU, through which the EU borrows money to rebuild the economy.

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