Report on the Council's position on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2025

The European Parliament votes on the EU budget for 2025, with a focus on investment in innovation, public health and action on climate change. MEPs supported an increase in funding for Horizon Europe, which funds research and technological development, and for Erasmus+, which supports education and student mobility.

Funding for health programmes and climate action, including support for renewable energy and emission reductions, also form a significant part of the budget. MEPs stressed that the EU must continue the transition to a sustainable economy and protect biodiversity.