Brussels, 05/12/2005 (Agence Europe) - On 5 December, the UK Presidency presented its first compromise proposal on the financial perspectives 2007-2013. It will be debated in Brussels on 7 December by the ministers for foreign affairs, meeting for a conclave. The European Council of 15 and 16 December will attempt to reach an agreement in Brussels.
The proposed compromise, which Jack Straw put forward at the end of the afternoon, provides for a budget of 846.75 billion EUR in commitment...