CLEAN: EU budget battle begins with spending rise request

The video discusses the state of European national budgets, highlighting that most are growing, with only a few focused on reduction. It anticipates tough negotiations but hopes for a smoother process than in 2011. The video also covers the decommitment of funds, zero growth in budget history, and the impact of the multiannual framework on payments. It concludes with a note on the logic of conciliation and the importance of addressing the public.

How many national budgets in Europe were focused on reduction in 2011?

• Ten

• Four

• Twenty-three

• None

What was the amount of commitments that were decommitted?

• 3 billion

• 2 billion

• 4 billion

• 1 billion

What was notable about the administration growth in the recent budget history?

• It was the highest ever

• It doubled

• It was zero growth

• It decreased significantly

Which years were the legal obligations mainly for?

• 2010 and 2012

• 2011 and 2013

• 2012 and 2014

• 2013 and 2015

What will be open to the press according to the final section?

• 2011 budget

• 2014 budget

• 2012 budget

• 2013 budget