Date: 10-Oct-2024Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Decision (EU) 2024/2290 of the European Parliament of 11 April 2024 on the closure of the accounts of the European Fisheries Control Agency for the financial year 2022
The European Parliament has approved the closure of the accounts of the European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) for the financial year 2022.
The decision is based on the final annual accounts of the EFCA for 2022, the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2022, and the Court of Auditors’ statement of assurance as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions.
Key Changes
The European Parliament formally approves the closure of EFCA's accounts for the financial year 2022.
The decision is based on the audit and assurance provided by the Court of Auditors.
The President of the European Parliament is instructed to forward the decision to the relevant parties, including the EFCA Executive Director, the Council, the Commission, and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Impact Analysis
European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA)
Action Item: EFCA Executive Director must ensure the decision is properly disseminated within the agency.
European Parliament
Action Item: Continue to monitor the performance and financial management of EU agencies.
Council of the European Union
Action Item: The Council should take note of the Parliament's decision and continue to cooperate in the discharge procedure.
Court of Auditors
Action Item: Continue to provide independent audits and assurance on the financial management of EU agencies.
European Commission
Action Item: The Commission should take note of the Parliament's decision.
EU Taxpayers
Indirectly benefits from the effective operation of EFCA in ensuring compliance with fisheries regulations.
Key Entities Referenced
European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA): An agency of the European Union that coordinates operational cooperation between Member States in the field of fisheries control and inspection.
European Parliament: The parliamentary body of the European Union, directly elected by EU citizens.
Council of the European Union: A body representing the governments of the EU Member States.
Court of Auditors: The EU's independent external auditor, responsible for auditing the EU's finances.
European Commission: The executive branch of the European Union, responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, and managing the EU's budget.
Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union: One of the primary treaties of the European Union, outlining the EU's objectives, institutions, and decision-making processes. Article 319 is specifically referenced.
Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046: Regulation on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union.
Regulation (EU) 2019/473: Regulation on the European Fisheries Control Agency.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715: Framework financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty.
Official Journal EN
of the European Union L series
2024/2290 10.10.2024
DECISION (EU) 2024/2290 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
of 11 April 2024
on the closure of the accounts of the European Fisheries Control Agency for the financial year 2022
THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,
— having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Fisheries Control Agency for the financial year 2022,
— having regard to the Court of Auditors’ annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 2022, together with the
agencies’ replies(1),
— having regard to the statement of assurance(2)as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of
the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2022, pursuant to Article 287
of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
— having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 22 February 2024 on discharge to be given to the Agency in
respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2022 (06180/2024 – C9-0088/2024),
— having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
— having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July
2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU)
No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU)
No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation
(EU, Euratom) No 966/2012(3), and in particular Article 70 thereof,
— having regard to Regulation (EU) 2019/473 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 March 2019on the
European Fisheries Control Agency(4), and in particular Article 45 thereof,
— having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/715 of 18 December 2018 on the framework
financial regulation for the bodies set up under the TFEU and Euratom Treaty and referred to in Article 70 of
Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council(5), and in particular
Article 105 thereof,
— having regard to Rule 100 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,
— having regard to the opinion of the Committee on Fisheries,
— having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A9-0100/2024),
1. Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Fisheries Control Agency for the financial year 2022;
2. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Executive Director of the European Fisheries Control Agency,
the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of
the European Union (L series).
The President The Secretary-General
Roberta METSOLA Alessandro CHIOCCHETTI
(1) OJ C, C/2023/594, 27.10.2023.
(2) OJ C, C/2023/112, 12.10.2023.
(3) OJ L 193, 30.7.2018, p. 1.
(4) OJ L 83, 25.3.2019, p. 18.
(5) OJ L 122, 10.5.2019, p. 1.
ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/2290/oj 1/1