EU’s 2027 budget: MEPs adopt position with 400 votes, +€63m for Horizon Europe and +€96m for Erasmus+

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©  European Union 2026 - Source : EP
Michalis Hadjipantela and Nils Ušakovs - ©  European Union 2026 - Source : EP

The European Parliament adopted its position on the 2027 EU budget with 400 votes in favour, 189 against and 84 abstentions during the plenary session on 21/10/2026 in Strasbourg.

MEPs endorsed the proposals of the Committee on Budgets (BUDG), which include an additional €63m for Horizon Europe “to boost European competitiveness, innovation and cross-border connectivity”, and an additional €96m for Erasmus+ to strengthen education and citizens’ participation, compared with the European Commission’s draft. The Commission had proposed €12.839bn for Horizon Europe and €4.511bn for Erasmus+. The Council foresees €12.6bn for Horizon Europe and €4.4bn for Erasmus+ in 2027.

The vote opens three weeks of negotiations with the Council of the EU, due to start on 03/11/2026. In its position, the…

©  European Union 2026 - Source : EP
Michalis Hadjipantela and Nils Ušakovs - ©  European Union 2026 - Source : EP

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