2018 Budget: Trilogue Mandate

This procedure establishes the official negotiating position for the European Parliament during the 'trilogue' meetings. These meetings are where the Parliament, the Council, and the European Commission negotiate the final version of the EU's annual budget to ensure funding for EU priorities.

This affects all EU institutions and member states, as it determines how much money is allocated to various policy areas and programs across the Union for the 2018 financial year.