Protection of the European Union’s financial interests – combating fraud – annual report 2024

Tabled by Carla Tavares

Added: 32a. Recalls that, in accordance with Articles 1.3.2, 2.7.1 and 2.7.2 of the Rules on the Use of Appropriations from Budget Item 400, the former political group Identity and Democracy (the ID Group) submitted its final financial report on 8 October 2024 covering the period from 1 January to 15 July 2024; recalls that Parliament’s administration received the ID Group’s full financial archive in both electronic and paper format and conducted a risk-based ex post verification of the 2024 accounts, focusing on consistency checks and sample testing of high-risk contracts and donations; recalls that Parliament’s administration found that at least EUR 4 333 635.78 of budget item 400 appropriations were unduly spent by the ID Group over the 2019-2024 term, exposing Parliament to a significant financial and reputational risk; notes that shortcomings in public procurement procedures were identified, and represent significant reputational risks for Parliament and for all its political groups and Members;

Wording as published by the EP, in English. PE783.022v01-00