Publication

This note sets out the main principles that determine the shape and size of the UK's European Union (EU) Budget for the period 2007-2013. It outlines the budget setting processes, contributions the UK makes, details of the UK abatement, and contributions by other Member States. The note then looks at the current legislative position with regards to the 2011, 2012 and 2013 budgets. Discussions over the shape of the future budgets for 2014-2020 onwards are currently underway.