Press Release: EU budget 2008: biggest share to go on boosting economic growth

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Series Details IP/07/1924 (13.12.07)
Publication Date 13/12/2007
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In 2008, for the first time ever, the largest share of the EU budget - 45% of all EU spending – will go on measures to boost economic growth and greater cohesion in the EU-27. The move to spend more on competitiveness reflects Europe's commitment to prosper in a constantly evolving global economy, while ensuring stable support for farming. Agriculture will continue to receive over 40% of EU cash.

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European Commission: MEMO/07/575: EU budget 2008: a breakdown http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=MEMO/07/575&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en

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