Discharge of the 2023 Budget for the Court of Justice of the European Union

The European Parliament has approved the 2023 budget management of the Court of Justice of the European Union. This decision follows the examination of annual accounts and the report from the European Court of Auditors. All EU institutions and citizens are affected by this financial validation.

Context and Objectives

The budget discharge procedure enables the European Parliament to monitor the annual budget execution of institutions. The objective is to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of European public funds, in accordance with the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

Key Measures

• Approval of the CJEU's 2023 budget management amounting to €486 million
• Recognition of the 97.72% budget execution rate
• Validation of the internal control procedures implemented
• Consideration of judicial reform transferring certain preliminary references to the General Court
• Examination of average payment delays reduced to 23.1 days

Timeline and Implementation

The discharge decision takes effect immediately upon adoption. The European Court of Auditors examined 70 administrative operations for the 2023 financial year. The Court of Justice must continue its efforts to reduce payment delays and maintain its financial management standards.

Impact for Citizens and Stakeholders

This validation strengthens confidence in the management of European funds. Citizens benefit from a transparently funded European justice system. Businesses and member states can rely on a judicial institution with controlled resources. The CJEU continues to ensure the uniform application of EU law.