In order to eliminate the element of discretion in such transactions, it is essential that the respective Boards/ Ministries/ Departments lay down well documented policies/rules for pricing of products and services or national resources. I would urge the vigilance machinery in the institutions to closely focus on this aspect. 24.
Rather, the aim is to seek legal clarity regarding the fundamental question that emerged from the Council decision in November, that is whether the European budgetary framework ultimately is of a supranational or of an intergovernmental character.