Budget Controversy
The Committee of the Regions (COR) wants its 2010 budget of €79.66 million to rise to €91.07 million in 2011, signifying an increase of 14 per cent. This was criticised by the think tank Open Europe, which complained that the institution's work overlaps with other EU institutions, duplicating work, while calling for its abolishment.
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