European Parliament
Maria do Céu Patrão Neves  (PPE ),
in writing.
(PT)
The new Chapter 8 on ‘Getting results from the EU budget’ in the annual report is part of a new model for Europe’s public accounts, which I consider crucial. A policy to that end, combined with reliable data, constitutes the basis for sound management. Europe is facing a serious budgetary and financial crisis, which could cause a crisis of confidence in the EU, and it is crucial that the EU sets an example of sound public management. Therefore, and in line with the European Parliament’s recommendations, I voted to approve the accounts submitted by the European Commission and to discharge the 2010 accounts.

