The Commission had seemed to be receptive to Parliament's arguments as long as they were not binding. Faced with this legislative regulation, however, its attitude changed.
Komissio näytti suhtautuvan myönteisesti näihin perusteluihin niin kauan kun ne eivät olleet pakottavia, mutta sen suhtautuminen muuttui, kun oli otettava kantaa oikeudellisesti sitovaan asetukseen.