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MEPs supported Mr Barroso's announcement on EU own resources (Photo: ec.europa.eu)

EU plans self-funding despite member state fears

by Andrew Willis, Brussels,

European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso was cheered in the European Parliament on Tuesday (23 November) when he outlined plans to publish an official proposal on EU self-funding before the end of June 2011. A fresh draft of next year's budget is also expected before 1 December.

Parliament has said debate on the controversial 'own resources' issue is a key demand in the ongoing battle over next year's annual EU budget, but France, Germany and European Council President Herman V...

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MEPs supported Mr Barroso's announcement on EU own resources (Photo: ec.europa.eu)

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