Although the general principles which formed the basis of the Code in 1999 should be maintained honesty, mutual trust, the division of tasks between the Commissioners/ Cabinets and departments, the principle of non-interference by Commissioners or their Cabinets in the administration of appropriations more emphasis should be placed on the Commissioners' political responsibility, which covers not only their own actions but also those of their departments.
Tout en maintenant les principes généraux qui fondaient le Code de 1999 : loyauté et confiance réciproque, répartition de l'activité entre Commissaires/Cabinets et Services, principe de non-interférence du Commissaire ou de son Cabinet dans la gestion des crédits, il convient de mettre davantage l'accent sur la responsabilité politique du Commissaire, qui couvre comme je l'ai dit non seulement sa propre activité, mais aussi celle de ses Services.