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"Madam President, I should like to thank all the Members for their remarks. This is just part of the process, and next week will see the start of more detailed hearings on the implementation of our budget.
In response to some of the remarks, I would like to say that the Commission is not pointing the finger at anyone. It is seeking to achieve an accurate picture enabling adequate, balanced evaluation of the implementation of the European budget. We are fully responsible for everything we do, and we are willing to bear that responsibility.
However, it would be unrealistic to expect, in response to an analysis of the implementation of the European budget the thrust of which is that the Commission is bad, for the Commission to say that it is not bad, but even worse. That would be inappropriate, although we fully recognise our weak points. Internal policy issues will be the most vulnerable area of our 2005 activities. During the three budgetary discharge processes in which I have been involved, I have seen real improvements and I know what can be done to improve the situation further. We will do our utmost to improve that situation, and are looking for comprehensive, adequate professional evaluation of the implementation of the EU budget in all its aspects, be this its achievements or weaknesses, errors or fraud, etc. It is our aim and desire to show everybody that although the machinery is huge and could be improved, things are not bad at all. Being familiar with the experiences of Member States in the sphere of public administration, and knowing what happens in different Member States and in other international organisations, I can state that things are indeed not bad at all. It is our desire for the general public, Members of Parliament and the Court of Auditors to also see this side of our activities.
Concerning Mr Mulder’s question on the financial perspective and the idea of increased participation by Member States in this process – the question of national declarations – I welcome the change in stance. When we started discussing this issue, only one or two Member States shared the attitude that Member States could take more responsibility. That attitude is changing but, as I know from my limited experience in European affairs, this will obviously take time. We are pleased that the Member States have agreed to provide a summary of the declarations of paying agencies, which is a step forward, and we are working with the Member States to take things further.
Regarding the declaration itself, I fully share the opinion of the Court of Auditors that this will not solve everything
. It is part of the much broader issue of systemic and structural control and audit, which should bring the expected results.
Let us therefore discuss every aspect and not omit anything from the scope of our discussions. Let us also discuss the question of methodology and our actions and weaknesses. Let us hold a comprehensive, professional and adequate discussion on this issue, and then we will all be happy."@en1
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