He denied that the "annuality principle" was being abandoned, saying that the 21 strategic objectives would give a good balance between flexibility and security, in other words the result would be better programming and continuity.
Izsakot šaubas, vai daudzvalodības jomai vajadzīgs īpašs komisārs, deputāts tomēr atbalsta Komisijas nodomu veicināt dažādību un uzsver, cik būtiski ES ir aizsargāt minoritātes un vērsties pret neiecietību.