Stakeholders felt however that the Programme's approval in 2002 by Council and European Parliament in co-decision gave it more legitimacy and helped to create a wider sense of ownership for subsequent policy proposals.
Siiski leidsid sidusrühmad, et programmi heakskiitmine 2002. aastal nõukogu ja Euroopa Parlamendi poolt kaasotsustamismenetluse kaudu lisas sellele seaduspärasust ning suurendas vastutustunnet programmist tulenevate poliitiliste ettepanekute suhtes.