Brussels, 14/10/2004 (Agence Europe) - On Wednesday, the European Commission adopted a proposed modification to the 2004 budget, which includes a provision for 3.4 billion EUR in additional payment appropriations under the structural funds. After the discussion within the College of Commissioners, it was decided that the request, which was initially for 4.3 billion EUR, should be reduced to the lower figure.
Commissioner Michaele Schreyer confirmed to the press on Tuesday that this entirely...