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"Mr President, here is my brief supplement to what was introduced by President Barroso, after listening to the comments of the honourable Members.
The strategy of the Commission in these specific circumstances is very simple and is based on the simple assumption that unity, not divisions, is what Europe needs to face other challenges. I think that the Belgian Presidency is acting on the same assumption.
Our role is clearly defined in the treaties in the event of agreement – and in the event of disagreement, which was not very likely, but it has happened for the first time in 26 years. We see the frustration of millions of beneficiaries throughout the European Union. Therefore, we need to respond. We understand that we should move quickly and we have taken the first step today to agree on the guidelines, then, possibly on 1 December, to submit the figures, which are no longer controversial, to defend flexibility, which we need, to come up with a proposal on the arrangements for cooperation built on the Lisbon Treaty, and to defend – which is also important – the Commission’s right of initiative to present the vision of the future next year.
It is our common responsibility to deliver what was promised, what is expected by the beneficiaries, what has been built up, as a budget, on the revenue side, while fully respecting the fiscal sovereignty of Member States. This is about a modest budget that was rising at half the rate of a national budget, despite the enlargement accommodating over 12 new states. This was clear proof of discipline and rigour. Therefore, let us carry out the job, while working for a better scenario. I am appealing to your sense of responsibility. Along with President Barroso, I feel very much encouraged by today’s debate in Parliament."@en1
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