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The EU budget in motion

The EU budget has evolved considerably over time and today serves as the EU's main crisis response tool. Find out more about this evolution and the current debate surrounding it.

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Access to EU funding

Information on calls for proposals, funding programmes and application process, tendering process and opportunities.

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The annual EU budget

Lifecycle

The lifecycle of the annual EU budget covers a timespan of three years. The preparation focuses on the following year's budget and takes several months. The implementation is carried out by the European Commission, the Members States or third countries and international organisations.

News

Latest news and press releases related to the EU budget.

Events

Conferences and other events related to the EU budget.

Publications

The publications and informational material regarding the EU budget.

Fact check on the EU budget

You have heard a lot of things about how the EU spends its money. Find out the facts about how the EU budget works and how you can benefit directly from it.

Let's find out!