Amending budget no 2: 2024 general budget (2023 surplus)

This legislative act incorporates the European Union's surplus from the 2023 financial year into the 2024 budget. The surplus amounts to EUR 633 million and is a result of both higher-than-expected revenue and lower-than-expected spending.

The surplus affects all Member States by reducing their overall contribution to the 2024 EU budget financing. Specifically, the annual GNI lump-sum reductions for Germany, The Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, and Austria are calculated based on this surplus.

This measure reduces the need for Member State contributions to the 2024 budget. The Parliament notes that the surplus is lower than in 2022, indicating improved budget forecasting. It also reiterates its position that fines and fees should supplement the budget without reducing Member State contributions.

The resolution approves the Council's position on this draft amending budget. The Parliament emphasizes the need for sustainable revenue sources and regrets the lack of progress on reforming the EU's own resources system.