EU BUDGET AND PROGRAMMES Flashcards

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What is the budget for Horizon Europe?

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€ 93.5 billion

Of which € 5.4 billion is under NGEU.

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What are the three pillars of Horizon Europe?

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  • Pillar 1: Excellent science
  • Pillar 2: Global challenges and European Industrial competitiveness
  • Pillar 3: Innovative Europe
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What are the five missions outlined in Horizon Europe?

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  • Adaptation to climate change
  • Cancer
  • Healthy oceans, seas, coasts and inland waters
  • Climate neutral and smart cities
  • Soil health and food
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What is the budget for the Euratom Research and Training Programme?

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€ 1.98 billion

To support nuclear safety, security, and radiation protection.

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5
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What is the aim of the InvestEU fund?

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To trigger over €372 billion in investment in the period 2021-27.

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What is the budget allocated for the Connecting Europe Facility?

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€ 20.73 billion

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7
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Fill in the blank: The Digital Europe Programme has a budget of _______.

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€ 7.59 billion

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What is the primary focus of the Single Market Programme?

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Strengthening the governance and functioning of the EU single market.

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What does the EU Anti-Fraud Programme aim to combat?

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Fraud within the EU.

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10
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What is the budget for the European Space Programme?

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€ 14.88 billion

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What is the main objective of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)?

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To strengthen economic, social, and territorial cohesion in the EU.

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What is the budget for the Recovery and Resilience Facility?

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€ 723.8 billion in loans and grants

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What is the aim of the EU4Health programme?

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To improve health systems and protect against serious cross-border health threats.

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14
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True or False: The Erasmus+ programme is focused solely on higher education.

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False

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15
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What is the budget for the European Solidarity Corps?

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€ 1.01 billion

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16
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What does the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme (CERV) aim to protect?

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Rights and values as enshrined in the EU Treaties.

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17
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What is the budget for the Creative Europe programme?

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€ 2.53 billion

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What is the budget for the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF)?

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€ 291.09 billion

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19
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What are the climate targets for the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund for 2023-2027?

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  • 40% climate target
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20
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What is the purpose of the Just Transition Fund?

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To support regions and workers in the transition to a green economy.

21
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Fill in the blank: The Innovation Fund is part of the _______ action.

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Environment & Climate Action

22
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What do the measures under the Common Market Organisation aim to stabilize?

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Agricultural markets.

23
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What is the budget for the Cohesion Fund (CF)?

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€ 48.03 billion

24
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What is the main focus of the Technical Support Instrument?

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Supporting Member States to implement necessary reforms.

25
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What does the Recovery and Resilience Facility target?

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Mitigating the economic and social impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

26
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What is the role of the Union Civil Protection Mechanism?

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To improve cooperation in civil protection among EU Member States.

27
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What is the aim of the European Solidarity Corps?

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To finance volunteering and solidary projects.

28
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What is included in the objectives of the Digital Europe Programme?

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  • Supercomputing
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cybersecurity
  • Advanced digital skills
  • Ensuring the wide use of digital technologies
29
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What is the purpose of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)?

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To support farmers and stabilize agricultural markets

CAP constitutes around 25% of total EU expenditure.

30
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What percentage of CAP payments are direct payments?

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72%

This figure is based on the CAP for the period 2021-2027.

31
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What is the budget of the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD)?

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€95.51 billion

Includes €8.07 billion under NGEU.

32
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What are the four objectives of the EAFRD?

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  • Improving competitiveness of agriculture
  • Encouraging sustainable management of natural resources
  • Climate action
  • Achieving balanced territorial development

These objectives aim to enhance rural economies and communities.

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What is the budget for the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF)?

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€6.11 billion

Supports sustainable fishing and coastal community economies.

34
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True or False: The EMFAF particularly supports small-scale coastal fisheries.

35
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What is the budget for the Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE)?

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€5.43 billion

Aims to promote a sustainable and climate-neutral economy.

36
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What are the four sub-programmes of the LIFE programme?

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  • Nature and Biodiversity
  • Circular Economy and Quality of Life
  • Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
  • Clean Energy Transition
37
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What is the budget of the Just Transition Fund?

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€19.32 billion

Aims to support regions affected by the transition towards climate neutrality.

38
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What is the primary focus of the Innovation Fund?

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Deployment of innovative net-zero and low-carbon technologies

Funded by the EU ETS scheme.

39
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What is the budget for the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF)?

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€9.88 billion

Aims for efficient migration management.

40
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List the four specific objectives of the AMIF.

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  • Strengthen the common European asylum system
  • Support legal migration
  • Counter irregular migration
  • Enhance solidarity among Member States
41
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What is the budget for the Integrated Border Management Fund?

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€7.39 billion

Comprises two components: BMVI and CCEI.

42
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What are the main goals of the Internal Security Fund?

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  • Preventing terrorism and radicalisation
  • Combating serious and organised crime
  • Assisting victims of crime

Focuses on managing security-related incidents.

43
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What is the budget for the European Defence Fund?

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€7.95 billion

Supports collaborative defence research and capability development.

44
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What is the budget of the Global Europe: Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument?

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€80.59 billion

Main tool for eradicating poverty and promoting sustainable development.

45
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What is the budget for Humanitarian Aid?

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€11.57 billion

Provides needs-based humanitarian assistance.

46
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What are the key areas of support under Pre-Accession Assistance?

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  • Rule of law and fundamental rights
  • Good governance
  • Green agenda and sustainable connectivity
  • Competitiveness and inclusive growth
  • Territorial and cross-border cooperation
47
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What is the budget for the Social Climate Fund?

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At least €86.7 billion over the 2026-2032 period

Funded by ETS2 and Member State contributions.

48
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Fill in the blank: The Just Transition Fund aims to support the transition towards _______.

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[climate neutrality]

49
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True or False: The Just Transition Fund is one of three pillars of the Just Transition Mechanism.