Summary
The European Parliament approved the 2014 budget discharge for the European Aviation Safety Agency, noting reliable accounts but raising concerns about industry funding and procurement. 10 14.09.2016
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air transport
budgetary control
administrative law
public administration
Key points
- The European Parliament granted discharge for the 2014 budget implementation of the European Aviation Safety Agency.
- The total budget for the year was approximately 181 million euros, with only about 21% coming from the EU budget.
- There are concerns regarding the Agency's independence because two-thirds of its funding comes from the aviation industry.
- The Agency needs to improve its procurement planning to avoid delays in framework contracts and ensure fair competition.
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