EU budget for 2017: Council sets out its position
On
12 September 2016, the Council adopted its position on the draft EU
budget for 2017. The Council's main objective is to ensure that the
limited financial resources available are directed towards the EU's top
priorities. These are measures to address the migration crisis and its
root causes, and actions to boost Europe's economy and create jobs.
Overall the Council's aim is to secure a sustainable and effective
budget at a time of continuing budgetary constraint.
"I
believe that the Council's position reflects a balanced approach that
makes the most effective use of the EU budget under the current
circumstances and constraints. It targets the available financial
resources on our current priorities, provides enough financial leeway
to react to unforeseen needs and avoids unnecessary burdens on member
states' national budgets by striving to match the budget to actual
needs. I am confident that together with the European Parliament we can
work towards securing a sustainable budget", said Vazil Hudák, chief
negotiator for the EU budget of the Slovak Presidency of the Council.
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