Discharge 2020: EESC Budget Approval and Observations

by name voted on 18.10.2022

Summary

The European Parliament granted budget discharge to the EESC for 2020 but issued strong warnings regarding staff well-being, harassment handling, and transparency.

9 18.10.2022

Other

budget

justice

transport

human rights

public administration

employment and working conditions

Key points

The European Parliament officially granted discharge to the Secretary-General of the EESC for the 2020 financial year.
The Parliament requested a review of IT allowances for members, suggesting they switch from flat-rate payments to reimbursements based on actual costs.
Concerns were raised regarding a nearly 8% reduction in staff since 2013, which has increased workloads and negatively affected staff well-being.
The Parliament criticized the Committee's handling of harassment and misconduct cases, noting procedural violations and delays in resolving such matters.

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PPE

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ID

NI

The Left

Total

Speeches

58 Speeches in total

Pro

Contra

Gheorghe FALCĂ

Gheorghe FALCĂ

PPE

1:14 min

6. Discharge 2020 (debate)

Sira REGO

The Left

1:03 min

6. Discharge 2020 (debate)

Documents (PDFs)

SECOND REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2020, Section VI – European Economic and Social Committee REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2020, Section VI – European Economic and Social Committee Discharge 2020: EU general budget - European Economic and Social Committee Discharge 2020: EU general budget - European Economic and Social Committee

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