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As in previous years, the Council claimed that this reduction was possible due to efficiency gains and the impact of interinstitutional co-operation.
As in previous years, the Council claimed that this reduction was possible due to efficiency gains and the impact of interinstitutional co-operation.
Concerning the Staff related demands of the other institutions, the Council accepted conversions and upgradings, in particular related to career development under the new Staff Regulations.
Concerning the Staff related demands of the other institutions, the Council accepted conversions and upgradings, in particular related to career development under the new Staff Regulations.
It accepted all new A* posts requested in relation to enlargement and new activities, while significant reductions were applied to B* and C* posts.
It accepted all new A* posts requested in relation to enlargement and new activities, while significant reductions were applied to B* and C* posts.
It also increased the standard flat rate abatement on salaries for some institutions, taking into account their current vacancy rate.
It also increased the standard flat rate abatement on salaries for some institutions, taking into account their current vacancy rate.
It decided to accept 75% of the appropriation requests of the institutions for new posts for pre-enlargement, taking into account the current state of recruitment on new posts granted in the past years.
It decided to accept 75% of the appropriation requests of the institutions for new posts for pre-enlargement, taking into account the current state of recruitment on new posts granted in the past years.
As a result, the Council set the margin available under this Heading at EUR 130.11 million.
As a result, the Council set the margin available under this Heading at EUR 130.11 million.
2005 (AB 1 and 2 included)
2005 (AB 1 and 2 included)
PDB 2006
PDB 2006
DB 2006
DB 2006
1 341 600 000
1 341 600 000
563 163 403
563 163 403
602 030 000
602 030 000
591 752 953
591 752 953
- 10 277 047
- 10 277 047
228 952 872
228 952 872
253 905 400
253 905 400
246 940 602
246 940 602
- 6 964 798
- 6 964 798
106 948 579
106 948 579
114 596 500
114 596 500
111 641 491
111 641 491
- 2 955 009
- 2 955 009
Economic and Social Cttee
Economic and Social Cttee
102 836 216
102 836 216
109 279 819
109 279 819
106 794 805
106 794 805
- 2 485 014
- 2 485 014
59 749 002
59 749 002
64 487 373
64 487 373
62 103 170
62 103 170
- 2 384 203
- 2 384 203
7 224 554
7 224 554
7 732 538
7 732 538
7 509 482
7 509 482
- 223 056
- 223 056
Data Protection Supervisor
Data Protection Supervisor
2 840 733
2 840 733
3 610 932
3 610 932
3 447 233
3 447 233
- 163 699
- 163 699
TOTAL Other institutions
TOTAL Other institutions
2 335 740 081
2 335 740 081
2 497 242 562
2 497 242 562
2 471 789 736
2 471 789 736
-25 553 637
-25 553 637
3 105 195 287
3 105 195 287
3 295 695 925
3 295 695 925
3 201 278 377
3 201 278 377
- 94 417 548
- 94 417 548
851 432 000
851 432 000
904 818 000
904 818 000
TOTAL Commission
TOTAL Commission
3 956 627 287
3 956 627 287
4 200 513 925
4 200 513 925
4 106 096 377
4 106 096 377
TOTAL Heading 5
TOTAL Heading 5
6 292 367 368
6 292 367 368
6 697 756 487
6 697 756 487
6 577 886 113
6 577 886 113
- 119 870 374
- 119 870 374
Estimates 2006 (=DB)
Estimates 2006 (=DB)
Budget 2005(incl.
Budget 2005(incl.
AB 1-2)
AB 1-2)
Total increase in % DB/2005
Total increase in % DB/2005
Next enlargement: 135 posts decided in estimates (113 in EP Secretariat, 22 in political groups).
Next enlargement: 135 posts decided in estimates (113 in EP Secretariat, 22 in political groups).
80 contract staff proposed by the Bureau in the first reading.
80 contract staff proposed by the Bureau in the first reading.
Non-enlargement: 104 additional posts (plus 4 in the reserve) proposed by the Bureau in the first reading
Non-enlargement: 104 additional posts (plus 4 in the reserve) proposed by the Bureau in the first reading
Parliament decided at that stage to enter EUR 90.5 million in the contingency reserve, contrary to the position of the Committee on Budgets to cut this amount by EUR 30 million and to set EUR 10 million in the buildings reserve.
Parliament decided at that stage to enter EUR 90.5 million in the contingency reserve, contrary to the position of the Committee on Budgets to cut this amount by EUR 30 million and to set EUR 10 million in the buildings reserve.
At its meeting of 7 September 2005, the Bureau proposed to keep the budget at 20% of heading 5 to finance new political priorities, notably the strengthening of Parliament’s information and communication policy.
At its meeting of 7 September 2005, the Bureau proposed to keep the budget at 20% of heading 5 to finance new political priorities, notably the strengthening of Parliament’s information and communication policy.
The Bureau proposes to create a specific ‘Information’ reserve of EUR 50 million for the following projects: EUR 15 million for initial payments for audiovisual equipment in D4/D5 buildings and the remaining EUR 35 million, for the new Visitor’s Centre in D4 building and a European Parliament web-based television channel.
The Bureau proposes to create a specific ‘Information’ reserve of EUR 50 million for the following projects: EUR 15 million for initial payments for audiovisual equipment in D4/D5 buildings and the remaining EUR 35 million, for the new Visitor’s Centre in D4 building and a European Parliament web-based television channel.
For these two projects, the Bureau will have to take final decisions when detailed proposals and financial costs become available.
For these two projects, the Bureau will have to take final decisions when detailed proposals and financial costs become available.
Should this amount prove to be superior to the needs, Bureau suggests that the budgetary authority decides on alternatives.
Should this amount prove to be superior to the needs, Bureau suggests that the budgetary authority decides on alternatives.
The Bureau proposes adjustments for an amount of EUR 9.726 million in connection with preparation for Romanian and Bulgarian accession (mainly to provide for 80 additional contract agents, interpreters, translation and adapt the two hemicycles and office space).
The Bureau proposes adjustments for an amount of EUR 9.726 million in connection with preparation for Romanian and Bulgarian accession (mainly to provide for 80 additional contract agents, interpreters, translation and adapt the two hemicycles and office space).
The Bureau proposes to create in Parliament’s Secretariat 40 posts directly linked to the new information and communication policy and 38 posts in other areas where additional needs have arise.
The Bureau proposes to create in Parliament’s Secretariat 40 posts directly linked to the new information and communication policy and 38 posts in other areas where additional needs have arise.
No proposal for reallocation of posts within the institution has been made.
No proposal for reallocation of posts within the institution has been made.
In addition to the Secretary-General’s proposals, the Bureau also approved to enter EUR 4.36 million for a new electronic voting system and 4 new posts to manage the system, while awaiting detailed specification on this system.
In addition to the Secretary-General’s proposals, the Bureau also approved to enter EUR 4.36 million for a new electronic voting system and 4 new posts to manage the system, while awaiting detailed specification on this system.
It proposes to create a new budget line with a token entry (p.m.) for a European Parliament Democracy Programme and create 4 posts in the reserve for this purpose, given that the conference of Presidents will discuss the feasibility of this proposal.
It proposes to create a new budget line with a token entry (p.m.) for a European Parliament Democracy Programme and create 4 posts in the reserve for this purpose, given that the conference of Presidents will discuss the feasibility of this proposal.
The Bureau also decided to create 22 C* posts for the assistance of Committee Chairmen and to upgrade the five Quaestors’ assistants from C* to B*.
The Bureau also decided to create 22 C* posts for the assistance of Committee Chairmen and to upgrade the five Quaestors’ assistants from C* to B*.
The proposals by the Bureau are explained in more detail in the letter of 8 September 2005 from President Borrell and Vice-President Cocilovo to Chairman Lewandowski on the first reading of Parliament’s budget for 2006.
The proposals by the Bureau are explained in more detail in the letter of 8 September 2005 from President Borrell and Vice-President Cocilovo to Chairman Lewandowski on the first reading of Parliament’s budget for 2006.
Total increase in % DB /2005
Total increase in % DB /2005
New posts approved in DB
New posts approved in DB
The estimates by the Council Secretariat propose that Council’s administrative expenditure in 2006 is set at EUR 602 million.
The estimates by the Council Secretariat propose that Council’s administrative expenditure in 2006 is set at EUR 602 million.
In the DB, the Council allocated for its section of the budget, an overall amount of EUR 591 752 953, which represents an increase of EUR 28 589 550 (+ 5.08%) over the 2005 budget.
In the DB, the Council allocated for its section of the budget, an overall amount of EUR 591 752 953, which represents an increase of EUR 28 589 550 (+ 5.08%) over the 2005 budget.
Personnel expenditure in title 3 increased by 18% notably for the reinforcement of military seconded national experts and informatics by 53% (13 million) primarily due to the need to fund the Sesame project (Secured European System for Automatic MEssaging), previously ESDP/CORTESY-net project.
Personnel expenditure in title 3 increased by 18% notably for the reinforcement of military seconded national experts and informatics by 53% (13 million) primarily due to the need to fund the Sesame project (Secured European System for Automatic MEssaging), previously ESDP/CORTESY-net project.
Out of the 184 new posts requested in the estimates, 97 posts are requested to meet enlargement needs, 68 correspond to new tasks, 20 are needed for the occupation of the Lex building and one post is transferred to the Commission.
Out of the 184 new posts requested in the estimates, 97 posts are requested to meet enlargement needs, 68 correspond to new tasks, 20 are needed for the occupation of the Lex building and one post is transferred to the Commission.
The Council approved the creation of 161 new posts (1 A*15, 4 A*12, 6 A*11, 1 A*10 T, 8 A*9, 12 A*7, 58 A*5, 2 B*7, 6 B*6, 17 B*3, 23 C*4, 23 C*1) and transfer of 1 C*1 post to the Commission.
The Council approved the creation of 161 new posts (1 A*15, 4 A*12, 6 A*11, 1 A*10 T, 8 A*9, 12 A*7, 58 A*5, 2 B*7, 6 B*6, 17 B*3, 23 C*4, 23 C*1) and transfer of 1 C*1 post to the Commission.
AB 1-2/2005)
AB 1-2/2005)
(18 for Civil Service Tribunal)
(18 for Civil Service Tribunal)
In the DB for 2006, the Council allocated an overall amount of EUR 246 940 602, which represents an increase of EUR 17 987 730 (+ 7.86%) over the 2005 budget.
In the DB for 2006, the Council allocated an overall amount of EUR 246 940 602, which represents an increase of EUR 17 987 730 (+ 7.86%) over the 2005 budget.
The new Civil Service Tribunal, which is expected to take up its duties at the beginning of 2006, is included in the estimates for 2006 with EUR 6.9 million of additional expenditure.
The new Civil Service Tribunal, which is expected to take up its duties at the beginning of 2006, is included in the estimates for 2006 with EUR 6.9 million of additional expenditure.
In the DB, the Council approved the appropriations for 8 new Members (7 judges and 1 registrar) for the new Civil Service Tribunal and the creation of 22 new posts (2 A*14 T, 2 A*12 T, 3 A*11 T, 1 A*10 T, 4 A*6, 1 A*5, 1 B*5 T, 3 B*3, 3 B*3 T, 2 C*1) of which 18 for the new Civil Service Tribunal.
In the DB, the Council approved the appropriations for 8 new Members (7 judges and 1 registrar) for the new Civil Service Tribunal and the creation of 22 new posts (2 A*14 T, 2 A*12 T, 3 A*11 T, 1 A*10 T, 4 A*6, 1 A*5, 1 B*5 T, 3 B*3, 3 B*3 T, 2 C*1) of which 18 for the new Civil Service Tribunal.
The Council could not accept the request for 4 B*3.
The Council could not accept the request for 4 B*3.
In relation to new Civil Service Tribunal, special attention will be drawn to the request for the creation of 18 posts put forward now by the Court of Justice in the Preliminary Draft Amending Budget 7/2005.
In relation to new Civil Service Tribunal, special attention will be drawn to the request for the creation of 18 posts put forward now by the Court of Justice in the Preliminary Draft Amending Budget 7/2005.
In its estimates, the Court of Justice had requested only the appropriations for the recruitment of 16 contract staff in the lead-up to enlargement to Romania and Bulgaria.
In its estimates, the Court of Justice had requested only the appropriations for the recruitment of 16 contract staff in the lead-up to enlargement to Romania and Bulgaria.
In line with the other institutions, it has updated its request and is now requesting the creation of this number of posts
In line with the other institutions, it has updated its request and is now requesting the creation of this number of posts
The estimates by the Court of Auditors are set at around EUR 114.6 million.
The estimates by the Court of Auditors are set at around EUR 114.6 million.
In the DB, the Council allocated an overall amount of EUR 111 641 491, which represents an increase of EUR 4 692 912 (+ 4.39%) over the 2005 budget.
In the DB, the Council allocated an overall amount of EUR 111 641 491, which represents an increase of EUR 4 692 912 (+ 4.39%) over the 2005 budget.
Six new posts in view of the next enlargement are sought by the Court of Auditors in 2006.
Six new posts in view of the next enlargement are sought by the Court of Auditors in 2006.
The Court of Auditors is requesting nine other new posts: one AD6 auditor post (to replace a temporary AD12 posts redeployed to Cabinet of President), one AD6 to accountancy service as well as two AD6 posts plus five AST3 assistant posts to human resources.
The Court of Auditors is requesting nine other new posts: one AD6 auditor post (to replace a temporary AD12 posts redeployed to Cabinet of President), one AD6 to accountancy service as well as two AD6 posts plus five AST3 assistant posts to human resources.
In the DB, the Council accepted the creation of 11 new posts (10 A*6 of which 6 without financing in view of the forthcoming accession of Romania and Bulgaria and 1 B*3) including the removal of 1 temporary A*12.
In the DB, the Council accepted the creation of 11 new posts (10 A*6 of which 6 without financing in view of the forthcoming accession of Romania and Bulgaria and 1 B*3) including the removal of 1 temporary A*12.
The Council did not accept the request for 4 B*3.
The Council did not accept the request for 4 B*3.
The estimates by the European Economic and Social Committee are set at around EUR 109.3 million.
The estimates by the European Economic and Social Committee are set at around EUR 109.3 million.
In the DB, the Council allocated an overall amount of EUR 106 794 805, which represents an increase of EUR 3 958 589 (+ 3.85%) over the 2005 budget.
In the DB, the Council allocated an overall amount of EUR 106 794 805, which represents an increase of EUR 3 958 589 (+ 3.85%) over the 2005 budget.
30 new posts are requested the next enlargement and three other posts (1 A*6 for IT, 1 A*6 for financial and contract management, 1 B*3 multimedia specialist).
30 new posts are requested the next enlargement and three other posts (1 A*6 for IT, 1 A*6 for financial and contract management, 1 B*3 multimedia specialist).
In the DB, the Council approved the creation of 28 posts (1 A*12, 23 A*6 and 4 B*3 of which 20 related to the pre-enlargement).
In the DB, the Council approved the creation of 28 posts (1 A*12, 23 A*6 and 4 B*3 of which 20 related to the pre-enlargement).
The Council did not accept the request for 10 B*3.
The Council did not accept the request for 10 B*3.
The estimates by the Committee of the Regions are set at around EUR 60.3 million.
The estimates by the Committee of the Regions are set at around EUR 60.3 million.
In the DB, the Council allocated an overall amount of EUR 62 103 170, which represents an increase of EUR 2 354 168 (+ 3.94%) over the 2004 budget.
In the DB, the Council allocated an overall amount of EUR 62 103 170, which represents an increase of EUR 2 354 168 (+ 3.94%) over the 2004 budget.
The estimates requested 47 new posts (21 for joint services - mainly translators in view of the next enlargement), 3 enlargement posts for the political groups and 21 other posts for its own secretariat, mainly for committee work.
The estimates requested 47 new posts (21 for joint services - mainly translators in view of the next enlargement), 3 enlargement posts for the political groups and 21 other posts for its own secretariat, mainly for committee work.
In the DB, the Council approved the creation of 20 posts (1 A*12, 18 A*6 of which 14 language-related posts and 1 temporary A*6).
In the DB, the Council approved the creation of 20 posts (1 A*12, 18 A*6 of which 14 language-related posts and 1 temporary A*6).
The Council did not accept the request for 13 B*3 and for 14 C*1.
The Council did not accept the request for 13 B*3 and for 14 C*1.
Total increase DB/2005 in %
Total increase DB/2005 in %
In the DB, the Council allocated an overall amount of EUR 7 509 482, which represents an increase of EUR 284 928 (+ 3.94%) over the 2005 budget.
In the DB, the Council allocated an overall amount of EUR 7 509 482, which represents an increase of EUR 284 928 (+ 3.94%) over the 2005 budget.
In the DB, the Council approved the creation of 4 new posts (3 A*5 and 1 C*) for six months, of which 3 for the needs of the forthcoming accession of Romania and Bulgaria (2 A*5 and 1 C*1).
In the DB, the Council approved the creation of 4 new posts (3 A*5 and 1 C*) for six months, of which 3 for the needs of the forthcoming accession of Romania and Bulgaria (2 A*5 and 1 C*1).
The Council did not accept the request for 2 B*3.
The Council did not accept the request for 2 B*3.
The budget proposal is set at EUR 3.6.
The budget proposal is set at EUR 3.6.
In the DB, the Council allocated an overall amount of EUR 3 447 233, which represents an increase of EUR 606 500 (+ 21.35%) over the 2005 budget.
In the DB, the Council allocated an overall amount of EUR 3 447 233, which represents an increase of EUR 606 500 (+ 21.35%) over the 2005 budget.
The EDPS requests are affected by the increasing number of Agencies that it needs to supervise.
The EDPS requests are affected by the increasing number of Agencies that it needs to supervise.
In the DB, the Council approved the creation of 3 new posts (3 A*8).
In the DB, the Council approved the creation of 3 new posts (3 A*8).
The Council did not accept the request for 1 B*8 and 1 C*6.
The Council did not accept the request for 1 B*8 and 1 C*6.
During the July conciliation, the European Parliament delegation supported the need to keep an adequate margin under Heading 5, but criticised the method of undifferentiated cross the board cuts used by the Council.
During the July conciliation, the European Parliament delegation supported the need to keep an adequate margin under Heading 5, but criticised the method of undifferentiated cross the board cuts used by the Council.
Ensuring a satisfying level of recruitment from the Member States who joined in 2004 remains a priority and the causes of delays or persisting vacancies should be addressed by specific initiatives.
Ensuring a satisfying level of recruitment from the Member States who joined in 2004 remains a priority and the causes of delays or persisting vacancies should be addressed by specific initiatives.
In view of the next enlargement to Romania and Bulgaria, a harmonised approach on recruitment during pre-enlargement phase should be considered regarding the creation of posts and status of staff (temporary staff or contractual agents) to ensure level playing field between different institutions.
In view of the next enlargement to Romania and Bulgaria, a harmonised approach on recruitment during pre-enlargement phase should be considered regarding the creation of posts and status of staff (temporary staff or contractual agents) to ensure level playing field between different institutions.
The Rapporteur reinstates his view that all institutions should improve the rationality of spending by using the available appropriations in a more efficient way concentrating on their core activities.
The Rapporteur reinstates his view that all institutions should improve the rationality of spending by using the available appropriations in a more efficient way concentrating on their core activities.
The final levels of budgets of the other institutions will be proposed on the basis of enlargement and non-enlargement evaluation of budgetary needs and application of an appropriate level of budgetary rigour.
The final levels of budgets of the other institutions will be proposed on the basis of enlargement and non-enlargement evaluation of budgetary needs and application of an appropriate level of budgetary rigour.
However, the Rapporteur cannot accept the Council’s undifferentiated approach and will consider the requests institution by institution on the basis of their specific needs in 2006.
However, the Rapporteur cannot accept the Council’s undifferentiated approach and will consider the requests institution by institution on the basis of their specific needs in 2006.
As regards the Parliament’s budget, the Rapporteur regrets that the Bureau was not in the position to decide on the political priorities, nor consider the establishment plan measures in July, which would have allowed more time for the Committee on Budgets to better assess the respective allocation of resources and the significant amount of new posts requested.
As regards the Parliament’s budget, the Rapporteur regrets that the Bureau was not in the position to decide on the political priorities, nor consider the establishment plan measures in July, which would have allowed more time for the Committee on Budgets to better assess the respective allocation of resources and the significant amount of new posts requested.
Now, Bureau has decided that, rather than early payments on buildings, Information and communication policy should be developed but has not provided sufficient information to properly evaluate the budgetary impact of the new information policy projects, such as the audiovisual equipment for D4/D5, EP web television channel and the Visitor’s Centre.
Now, Bureau has decided that, rather than early payments on buildings, Information and communication policy should be developed but has not provided sufficient information to properly evaluate the budgetary impact of the new information policy projects, such as the audiovisual equipment for D4/D5, EP web television channel and the Visitor’s Centre.
While acknowledging the savings created by accelerated payment on Parliament's buildings, the Rapporteur notes that Parliament’s budget in the last several years has been overestimated.
While acknowledging the savings created by accelerated payment on Parliament's buildings, the Rapporteur notes that Parliament’s budget in the last several years has been overestimated.
This has lead to large amounts of 'ramassage' and even significant cancellations of appropriations.
This has lead to large amounts of 'ramassage' and even significant cancellations of appropriations.
Only proposals based on justified needs ( P6_TA-PROV(2005)0181 , par 27), should be introduced in Parliament's budget and the level of EP budget and the amounts in reserve should be assessed cautiously and budgeted at the appropriate level.
Only proposals based on justified needs ( P6_TA-PROV(2005)0181 , par 27), should be introduced in Parliament's budget and the level of EP budget and the amounts in reserve should be assessed cautiously and budgeted at the appropriate level.
k návrhu souhrnného rozpočtu Evropské unie na rozpočtový rok 2006
on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2006