While the Council eventually agreed to cover the difference in the 2012 budget, an even greater shortfall is forecast for this year – and many member states are unable to oblige the Commission’s request for an additional €11.2 billion to cover these outstanding liabilities. Now, the European Parliament is insisting that all unpaid bills should be settled before the next budgetary cycle begins.
尽管欧盟理事会最终同意弥补2012年预算的差额，但预计今年的短缺情况更加严重——许多国家将无法满足欧盟委员会追加112欧元以覆盖未偿还债务的要求。如今，欧洲议会坚持所有未偿付款项必须在下一个预算周期开始前支付。