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"en.20121023.13.2-219-500"2
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"The multiannual financial framework defines the EU budget for the 2014-2020 period. In June 2011 the European Commission presented a proposal of EUR 1 083 billion in expenditure, corresponding to 1.11 % of European Gross Domestic Product and an increase of 5 % in relation to the current programming period (2007-2013). I would argue that the EU budget must be reinforced, which is in line with the European Commission’s proposal and advocated by the Friends of Cohesion group consisting of 15 Member States. At a time of heightened economic and financial difficulties, it is vital to reinforce European investment in a wide range of areas (such as cohesion policy, agriculture, research and innovation). Only in this way will it be possible to grow economically, create jobs and improve the social situation of European citizens. I wish to point out that I do not agree with the pre-allocation of 25 % of cohesion policy funds to the European Social Fund, on the basis that there should be sufficient flexibility for Member States and the European regions to define their strategic priorities. Lastly, I must oppose the sharp reduction (47 %) in the specific additional allocation for the outermost and sparsely populated regions, in the hope that the budget amounts will be amended at the Council meetings."@en1
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