25/11/2024 (Agence Europe) – On Monday 25 November, the EU Council approved the joint text on the EU budget for 2025, as negotiated with the European Parliament on 16 November. Total commitments are set at €192,768.6 million and total payments at €149,615.7 million (see EUROPE 13526/15). To deal with unforeseen circumstances, an amount of around €800.5 million has been kept available under the spending caps of the current Multiannual Financial Framework for 2021-2027. Adoption of the budget now depends on the approval of the European Parliament. The vote will take place at the plenary session on Wednesday 27 November. A debate between MEPs will take place in the Chamber the day before. (FS)