The EU Budget: How It's Funded and Spent
European Union and Its Funding: An Overview
The European Union (EU) is a supranational political and economic union comprising 27 member states located primarily in Europe. The EU operates a budget to fund its various activities and programs.Budgetary Process
The EU budget is funded through contributions from its member states, based on their respective gross national income (GNI). The budget is proposed by the European Commission and must be approved by the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union.Expenditure Areas
The EU budget is allocated to a wide range of expenditure areas, including:- Agriculture and rural development
- Economic cohesion and regional development
- Research and innovation
- Education and culture
- Climate action
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