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Mr President, on behalf of President Barroso and the Commission, I would like to welcome the agreement achieved by all negotiators from all three European institutions. I would like personally to thank the European Parliament’s negotiating team, Mr Böge, Mr Lewandowski, Mr Mulder and Mr Walter, for the remarkable job they did. Their support and tight cooperation has brought great results. I would also like to thank the Minister for his untiring efforts to reach an agreement. That was also very helpful.
We understand that this agreement does not reflect every area of our original ambitions, but it is the best possible compromise for today. It is a success, in particular because it encompasses not only quantitative elements but also includes a new chapter on sound financial management and a number of solid institutional commitments towards more effective budgetary management.
The way EU money is spent is at least as important as the level of expenditure. In this respect I very much welcome the new commitments included in the IIA as regards increasing the accountability of all financial actors, including the Member States.
The agreement is good news for an enlarged Europe, because it means that we now have a clear financial framework for the development of the Union over the next seven years, with full participation by the new Member States in key European policies.
The agreement contains many positive elements, in particular the boost to the development of the new Member States. We increased funding for programmes directly related to the new Lisbon Agenda. There are also new elements. For the first time, the agreement entails a joint effort with the European Investment Bank. Those funds will help act as a catalyst for Lisbon-related priorities.
Finally, one should not forget the increased flexibility achieved through different instruments, to be mobilised where necessary for unforeseen events and needs. This agreement also clearly recognises the role Parliament will play in the wide-ranging review covering all aspects of EU spending and resources, which will be one of the top priorities in the coming years. This agreement is an essential milestone, but we will now have to move swiftly to build on the momentum created by this agreement to accelerate and complete the legislative process necessary to get all programmes up and running from next year.
Again, let me thank all actors who participated in these negotiations, and I wish Members a very good debate with a positive outcome."@en1
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