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Athens News Agency: News in English, 05-12-15
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[01] PM Karamanlis says an EU Summit consensus on budget 'feasible'
[01] PM Karamanlis says an EU Summit consensus on budget 'feasible'
The first day of a crucial European Union Summit ended late on Thursday
night in Brussels in a customary dinner, with all sides insisting on
their positions regarding the EU 2007-2013 budget.
Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis in his remarks during the dinner
referred to EU fiscal prospects in the 2007-20013 period underlining:
"We have reached the moment of decisions. All are awaiting from us to
show political courage and a European spirit. I am convinced that the
sought consensus is feasible and I hope that this will appear
tomorrow."
Karamanlis asked for more funds than those proposed by the British
presidency noting that "total expenditures must reflect our vision for
the EU. The presidency's proposal is restrictive, taking into account
the total amount of the available funds. A satisfactory solution for
the cohesion and agricultural development funds is the basic element
for the achievement of a final solution. On the other hand, the
presidency's proposal alters the ceiling for the Common Agricultural
Policy (CAP). In any case, any revision of the CAP should deal with the
post-2013 period."
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