There are 27 Member States, the Treaty of Lisbon will bring in another 18 Members of Parliament when it comes into force, there is set to be an enlargement involving Croatia, and it is clear that all of this will involve costs.
Liikmesriike on 27, Lissaboni leping toob jõustudes juurde 18 parlamendiliiget, ees ootab Horvaatia liitumine, ning on selge, et kõik see tähendab kulutusi.