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7 May 2013

Progress in Irish Presidency EU Budget Discussions

Parallel negotiating process agreed Statement on MFF Talks:

The Taoiseach, Enda Kenny i, and Tanaiste, Eamon Gilmore, for the Irish Presidency, this evening had a productive meeting on the EU's multi-annual financial framework with European Parliament President Schulz and European Commission President Barroso

They agreed on the vital importance of reaching agreement on the multi-annual financial framework (MFF) for 2014-2020

They agreed that work on both the MFF and the draft amending budget for 2013 will be taken forward in parallel, with work on the draft amending budget continuing on the basis of a two phase approach. The Irish Presidency's aim remains to reach agreement on both during our Presidency of the Council of the EU. It was agreed that MFF negotiations will begin with a first trilogue discussion next Monday, 13 May