European Parliament confirms that the 2018 budget was well-managed

Yesterday the European Parliament approved the way in which the EU budget was managed and implemented in 2018, by granting the ‘discharge’ to the EU budget.

This is good news and a strong signal that the European Commission, together with EU Member States, did everything possible to make sure every euro from the EU budget goes where it is needed, to the benefit of EU citizens.

On the occasion of yesterday’s vote, Commissioner Johannes Hahn, in charge of the budget, said: “I am grateful to the Members of the European Parliament for their vote of confidence, and to the rapporteurs for their tireless work. Their message is clear: we should and will continue making the most out of the EU budget. It is a key expression of EU solidarity and instrumental to Europe’s joint response to challenges such as the coronavirus. Our forthcoming proposal on a reinforced long-term budget, including a strong Recovery Instrument, will further enhance the EU capacity to direct funds where the needs are, helping those most concerned by the ongoing crisis.”

Read the full statement here.

More about the discharge of the EU budget is here.