Inside the EU wallet: Which nations foot the bill and which benefit?
The Cologne Institute for Economic Research has published figures revealing how much cash Member States gave to or received from the European Union in 2022.
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Poland says EU pandemic funds ‘will be unblocked after general election’
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EU defends Libya aid amid claims it funds ‘crimes against humanity’
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EC pulls funding for Islamist group that claimed women should ‘obey’ their ‘masters’
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Local Leaders back increased Ukraine Budget, but concerned over cohesion
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Is the ‘Price Right’? Madeira TV show costs EU €350k
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‘Funded by the EU’ signs should clarify cash came from citizens, MEP says
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Meloni in 1 billion euro boost for Made in Italy brand
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EU to fund ‘Queer Camp’ in Berlin
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Breton: EU should control important companies
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EU ‘Peace’ fund set to exceed €10 billion
The European Peace Facility for supporting Ukraine looks set to break through €10 billion.
Hungary can’t get its EU billions despite concessions
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European Parliament VP expresses ‘doubts’ over Ukraine aid
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Stealing from Brussels ‘considered patriotic in parts of the EU’
Stealing from Brussels is considered “patriotic” in parts of the European Union, according to the bloc’s chief public prosecutor.