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On 8 June 2011, the European Parliament adopted a position as the first institutional player on the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020. Parliament’s point of view is in many ways consistent with the Polish approach to budgetary issues. The institution has not played a key role to date in the decision-making process in determining the shape of EU finances. However, following the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty, the EP has strengthened its position, and its voice in the negotiations will be much more important.