Committees · Budgets

BUDG

1 ESN seat

Budgets.

The Committee on Budgets is responsible for establishing the European Union’s annual budget and shaping the Multiannual Financial Framework.

ESN seats

Members total

Subcommittees

2024–29

10th term

Mandate & Tasks

What This Committee Handles.

It examines draft and amending budgets, oversees the mobilisation of EU budgetary instruments and negotiates Parliament’s budgetary position with the Council. The committee plays a central role in defining the Union’s financial priorities and ensuring coherent budgetary planning.

Key facts · BUDG

Full name

Committee on Budgets

Size

40 members

ESN seats

1 of 40

Subcommittees

Meeting cycle

Legal basis

Annex VI of the EP Rules of Procedure

ESN in BUDG

Negotiations on the 2027 EU budget, preparation of the post-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework

— ESN Committee Booklet · Committee on Budgets

Remit

Four Policy Areas of the Committee.

ESN Position

Our Line in the Committee.

The Group’s priorities in this committee, as set out in the ESN Committee Booklet.

Responsible Budgetary Governance

ESN advocates responsible budgetary governance, fiscal discipline and transparent management of EU finances.

Opposing Unnecessary EU Spending Increases

It opposes unnecessary increases in EU spending, further common borrowing and the expansion of off-budget financial instruments.

Safeguarding Member States' Budgetary Sovereignty

ESN seeks to safeguard the budgetary sovereignty of the Member States, opposes new EU own resources and supports a budget focused on essential policies rather than ideological expenditure.

ESN Members in BUDG

One Seat in This Committee.

The ESN seat in BUDG is held by the Members listed below. The named assignment is updated at the start of each session period.

Full Member

Alexander JUNGBLUTH

Substitute Member

Stanisław TYSZKA

As of 2026 · Full list with named assignments available on request from the secretariat

Track record

Key Achievements.

ESN has become an active voice in BUDG. In the first half of 2026, its coordinator tabled 233 amendments across major budgetary files, including draft amending budgets, the mobilisation of instruments such as the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund and other legislative budgetary decisions. ESN amendments strengthening budgetary support for external border protection and return hubs were adopted, demonstrating the Group’s ability to influence Parliament’s position on migration-related expenditure. ESN has consistently promoted fiscal responsibility, transparent procedures and prudent financial governance.

ESN in action

Tabled amendments across major annual and amending budget files.

Strengthened support for external border protection and return hubs.

Opposed unnecessary expenditure and further common borrowing.

Outlook

Looking Ahead.

The committee’s work in the coming months will focus on negotiations on the 2027 EU budget, preparation of the post-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework and the future financing architecture of the Union. Discussions will address defence, migration, competitiveness and repayment of NextGenerationEU borrowing. ESN will advocate a transparent, disciplined and sustainable budget that respects the financial sovereignty of the Member States.

Documents

From the Parliament.

Studies, briefings and meeting documents of this committee, published by the European Parliament.

Draft Opinion · 2026

Gender mainstreaming in the European Parliament – annual report 2025

Draft Report · 2026

Proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers following an application from Finland – EGF/2026/004 FI/Etelä-Suomi and Helsinki-Uusimaa paper

Draft Report · 2026

Proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to provide assistance to Malta and Italy regarding the storm Harry in January 2026 and to Portugal and Spain following the storms in January and February 2026

Draft Opinion · 2026

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Union Space Services Agency and amending Regulation (EU) 2021/696

Draft Report · 2026

Proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers following an application from Spain – EGF/2026/002 ES/Galicia automotive ancillary

Draft Report · 2026

Council position on Draft amending budget No 2/2026 of the European Union for the financial year 2026 – Update on revenue (own resources) and adjustments to expenditure

Related committees

Also of Interest.

Three closely related committees in which the ESN Group is represented.

HOUS

Housing Crisis in the European Union

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FISC

Tax Matters

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EMPL

Employment and Social Affairs

The Committee on Employment and Social Affairs is responsible for employment and social policy.