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"Mr President, I would like to congratulate all our fellow Members, but especially our rapporteur, Francesca Balzani, for her substantial, committed report. Whilst barely exceeding the overall figures of the Commission’s draft budget, it allows for support to much-needed programmes, for which EU expenditure provides clear value added, in a spirit that is directly opposite to the Council’s blind cuts. I am referring in particular to the Structural Funds, especially the European Social Fund, and to research and lifelong learning. These European policies are vital tools for implementing the goals of the Europe 2020 strategy.
During this time of economic crisis, we certainly do need to prove to citizens that everyone is doing their bit, but not by cutting budgets that are vital to their future. The EU institutions are sending out this message by reducing their own running costs, and MEPs are doing so by freezing their allowances.
Lastly, the negotiation with the Council will be difficult, and I look forward to the day when our budget will essentially be funded by own resources. If this does not happen, some Heads of State or finance ministers will always find spending on Europe too high, crisis or no crisis."@en1
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