Drawdown and settlement status of EU structural funds in the 2014-2020 funding period – Rhineland-Palatinate programmes

Priority question for written answer P-000096/2026
to the Commission
Rule 144
Ralf Seekatz (PPE)

In the 2014-2020 funding period, funds from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the European Social Fund (ESF) and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) were implemented under shared management through country-specific programmes. The accounts for these programmes are submitted to the Commission through the competent administrative authorities.

• 1.In the 2014-2020 funding period, what amounts were (1) declared to the Commission, (2) accepted by the Commission and (3) paid out by the Commission with regard to each of the ERDF, ESF and EAFRD programmes in Rhineland-Palatinate, indicating the last accounting reference date available?
• 2.Have any financial corrections, reductions or objections been made by the Commission in relation to these programmes and, if so, regarding what sums and for what reasons?
• 3.From the Commission's point of view, were the EU funds allocated to the Federal Republic of Germany for the ERDF, ESF and EAFRD programmes in Rhineland-Palatinate for the 2014-2020 funding period fully drawn down, or have funds from these programmes been definitively lost, and if so, in what amount?

Submitted: 13.1.2026