The total population of the member states will be calculated by the Commission (Eurostat) on the basis of data provided by the member states, in accordance with a method established by means of a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council.
Liikmesriigi elanike üldarvu arvutab komisjon (Eurostat) liikmesriikide esitatud andmete alusel vastavalt Euroopa Parlamendi ja nõukogu määrusega kehtestatud meetodile.