Speaking in the debate on 7 May Charles TANNOCK (EPP-ED, UK) said: "A flood of petrodollars is making Russia a resurgent power but, regrettably, it sees everything in zero-sum terms.
Eiropas Komisija ir atbalstījusi Barselonas procesu, kopš 1995. gada piešķirot tam vairāk nekā 16 miljardus eiro no Kopienas budžeta.