The report by Mr Leinen welcomes the fact that, with a few exceptions, the new Treaty would place the European Parliament on an equal footing with the Council as a lawmaker in areas where this has not been case so far, notably in setting the EU budget (the EP would enjoy full parity), agriculture policy and justice and home affairs.
Eiropas Savienības Padome prezidējošās Čehijas pārstāvis pēc Irānas prezidenta izteikumiem atstāja zāli.