translate English to French: Inevitably, that process was led by the EU because it provided the funding, but the establishment of a secretariat would also mean increased involvement by Mediterranean countries, which would put them on a more equal footing.
Il ne faudrait pas donner l’impression que la commission décide tout parce que c’est elle qui apporte l’argent. L’Allemagne et la France seront vigilantes pour qu’un nombre suffisant d’États membres et de pays tiers participent à ces projets.