On 13 and 14 March, the Belgian presidency is organising the Budget Committee meeting in Leuven
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The Committee deals with matters relating to the EU budget, including the annual EU budget procedure, amendments to the annual budget, as well as the annual budget discharge procedure. In addition, the Budget Committee is responsible for legislative work in the field of EU financial legislation, including the financial regulation. The Committee meets weekly and organises a more informal meeting twice a year in the country chairing the EU Council.
At the meeting in Leuven, the Belgian presidency of the Council of the EU will have the opportunity to facilitate a debate on a theme of its own choosing. This year, Belgium has decided to focus on the future of the European Budget, reflecting on the main priorities and challenges for the coming years.