Feature: Aid from Irish eyes

The Director of Dóchas talks about the priorities of EU aid as it struggles to come to an agreement over the Budget. European leaders negotiating the bloc’s budget must not lose sight of the project’s overarching purpose, argues Hans Zomer....

EU Budget Factsheet

Factsheet on the EU budget, how much goes to development aid and what are the proposals for 2014-2020. Our handy EU Budget factsheet breaks down the facts into 8 straightforward headings:   The figures What is the Multiannual Financial Framework? Structure...

EU Budget Factsheet

Factsheet on the EU Budget. Our handy EU Budget factsheet breaks down the facts into 8 straightforward headings:   The figures What is the Multiannual Financial Framework? Structure proposed How is it decided? The MFF Process How much does the EU spend on aid?...

EU Aid Budget: The Facts

So what does MFF actually mean and what are the key facts that you should know about it? 1. The figures The commitment ceiling proposed by the Commission amounts to 1.08% of EU gross national income (GNI) compared to 1.12% for the 2007-2013 MFF (for actual payments...