Report Summary
The Draft Amending Budget No. 3/2025 adjusts EU payment appropriations and updates revenue estimates for 2025. It prioritizes funding for the European Regional Development Fund and the Common Agricultural Policy to accelerate program implementation and ensure food security. Additional resources are allocated to the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) and sustainable fisheries partnerships. Revenue from fines and customs duties offsets increased payment needs, minimizing member state contributions. Delays in instruments like the Ukraine Facility and customs control equipment are noted as concerns.
Damian BOESELAGER