Although alternative models are mentioned, the GNI resource seems to be the most popular option with an elimination of existing corrections.

(29) It is appropriate to provide those Member States that have joined the postal reform process at a late stage, or Member States with a particularly difficult topography, especially those with a huge number of islands, with the possibility of an additional transitional period of two years for the removal of exclusive and special rights, subject to notification to the Commission.

38. Shares the Council's view that the MFF setting mid-term political priorities needs to be adjusted to a fast-developing world in order to allow the EU to maintain its political and economic position both at internal level, so as to meet the Lisbon objectives, and at external level, so as to meet the Millennium Goals and promote democracy and human rights, to achieve a successful Neighbourhood Policy and to take leadership in the globalisation process; furthermore stresses that at internal and external level, the Common Agricultural Policy should be adjusted to the future needs, and draws attention in this context to compulsory co-financing, increased market orientation, a level playing field and the abolition of export subsidies as f ...[+++]avourable options;

However, the provisions of Annex A.5 concerning rights of access, rectification, deletion and objection must be applied when this option is chosen and take precedence over any comparable provisions of the Commission Decision selected.

* Option 3, the phasing out of the tobacco regime accompanied by reinforced conversion efforts, would bring tobacco production to the same level as would result eventually under option 2.

In the option of gradually phasing out the scheme financial and personnel resources would be set free.