The budgetary system of the European Union (original) (raw)

The current debate on the budget - and how it has developed over time.

Information on the current EU long-term budget, running from 2021 to 2027, and on the previous one covering the 2014-2020 period.

Facts and figures about the EU as a borrower on the capital markets – key programmes, existing issuances, latest news.

The annual EU budget

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.

The documents related to the adoption, implementation and reporting of the EU annual budget for the previous, current and next financial year.

Latest news and press releases related to the EU budget.

Conferences and other events related to the EU budget.

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!