During the discussion with Mr Alain Lamassoure, Chair of the EP committee on budgets on the theme: "Creating greater synergy between European, national and subnational budgets" Mr Rhodri Thomas, EA member in the Temporary ad-hoc commission on EU budget, noted that the analyse of existing policy and budgetary coordination mechanisms between all levels of governance is very important. He added that the EU budget should be used for long-term investments and not cover short comings. He looks forward to the suggestions on creating greater synergies between European, national and sub-national budgets.