Increased cooperation

The European Parliament adopted a resolution on closer cooperation, based on Mr Jose Maria Gil-ROBLES Gil-DELGADO's (EPP-ED,E) report. MEPs voted 408 to 63 with 57 abstentions. In adopting the resolution, the European Parliament stated that when instituting closer cooperation, it is essential to respect the principle of budgetary unit. The Union budget must provide a structure incorporating revenue and expenditure to permit entering of the expenditure incurred; such appropriations should not be counted under the threshold for own resources and the financial perspective. Lastly, the implementing arrangements could be defined in the context of a new interinstitutional agreement and the revision of the Financial Regulation. �