1.1 In the preliminary draft budget (PDB) for 2005, as presented by the Commission, the administrative expenditure of the institutions (heading 5) was estimated to amount to EUR 6 360 million (including staff contributions to the pension scheme of EUR 175 million), which represents an increase of 3,9% compared to 2004.
1.1 In the preliminary draft budget (PDB) for 2005, as presented by the Commission, the administrative expenditure of the institutions (heading 5) was estimated to amount to EUR 6 360 million (including staff contributions to the pension scheme of EUR 175 million), which represents an increase of 3,9% compared to 2004.