Where the law stands, Dossier 2025/2032(INI)
Control, transparency and traceability of performance-based instruments
Own-initiative report (INI): Parliament’s own position on a topic. It is not binding. · First reading
Parliament sets out its own position on a topic. The resolution is not binding but signals what Parliament wants.
Where it stands
Parliament’s position
Parliament adopted the text on 28 April 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
- Referred to committee(done) 13 February 2025
- Committee work(done) Report adopted 5 February 2026
- Tabled for plenary(done) 12 February 2026
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 28 April 2026
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
28 April 2026 · decision 14
EU budget & funds, Resolution
Control, transparency and traceability of performance-based instruments
Adopted 527 for · 85 against · 33 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:The text calls for stronger oversight of such instruments, including harmonised methodologies, interoperable data systems, robust audit trails and clear correction criteria.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:The versions differ only in formal points: the decimal separator in a monetary amount is updated.
Committee draft → Tabled for plenary
AI summary:The report strengthens calls for risk-based controls, transparency, and safeguards in performance-based instruments, addressing weaknesses in the RRF model. It adds new concerns about debt, rule of law, and audit independence, and expands demands for public dashboards and AI tools. It clarifies that assessments must be done by the Commission and adds requirements for verifiable data and real-time access for authorities. It introduces a mechanism for recoveries when costs deviate and stresses the need for ex post evaluation and unified accountability. The other changes are formal: renumbering of paragraphs and minor wording adjustments.
Who works on it
- Lead committee
- Budgetary Control
- The MEP who drafts the report and negotiates it on behalf of the committee.
- Monika Hohlmeier (EPP)
- An MEP who follows a report on behalf of their own group when another group holds the rapporteur.
- Marit Maij (S&D), Julien Sanchez (Patriots), Bert-Jan Ruissen (ECR), Olivier Chastel (Renew), Pasquale Tridico (The Left)
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 28 Apr 2026
AI summary:Parliament's resolution on performance-based instruments stresses that they must respect sound financial management and transparency, and calls for stronger control, transparency and traceability of EU funds.
Tabled for plenary· 12 Feb 2026
AI summary:The report addresses control, transparency and traceability of performance-based instruments, focusing on the Recovery and Resilience Facility model. It calls for safeguards, better data systems, and stronger parliamentary oversight.
Committee draft· 17 Nov 2025
AI summary:This draft report on control, transparency and traceability of performance-based instruments sets out Parliament's concerns and recommendations. It warns against generalised use of financing not linked to costs and calls for stronger safeguards, transparency and parliamentary oversight.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 2 steps
28 April 2026
Plenary vote
Sitting of 28 Apr 2026 Report A10-0022/2026Adopted text TA10-0122/2026
12 February 2026
Report tabled for plenary
This is the text all MEPs vote on. Political groups can still table amendments to it.
Committee stage 4 steps
5 February 2026
Committee vote: report adopted
CONT (Budgetary Control) voted on the amendments and adopted the report that goes to plenary.
16 December 2025
Amendments tabled in committee
Members of CONT (Budgetary Control) proposed changes to the draft.
17 November 2025
Draft report published
The rapporteur’s first text in CONT (Budgetary Control). Members can table amendments before the committee votes.
13 February 2025
Referred to the CONT (Budgetary Control) committee
The lead committee prepares Parliament’s report.
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2025/2032(INI)