EU BUDGET AND PROGRAMMES Flashcards
What is the budget for Horizon Europe?
€ 93.5 billion
Of which € 5.4 billion is under NGEU.
What are the three pillars of Horizon Europe?
- Pillar 1: Excellent science
- Pillar 2: Global challenges and European Industrial competitiveness
- Pillar 3: Innovative Europe
What are the five missions outlined in Horizon Europe?
- Adaptation to climate change
- Cancer
- Healthy oceans, seas, coasts and inland waters
- Climate neutral and smart cities
- Soil health and food
What is the budget for the Euratom Research and Training Programme?
€ 1.98 billion
To support nuclear safety, security, and radiation protection.
What is the aim of the InvestEU fund?
To trigger over €372 billion in investment in the period 2021-27.
What is the budget allocated for the Connecting Europe Facility?
€ 20.73 billion
Fill in the blank: The Digital Europe Programme has a budget of _______.
€ 7.59 billion
What is the primary focus of the Single Market Programme?
Strengthening the governance and functioning of the EU single market.
What does the EU Anti-Fraud Programme aim to combat?
Fraud within the EU.
What is the budget for the European Space Programme?
€ 14.88 billion
What is the main objective of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)?
To strengthen economic, social, and territorial cohesion in the EU.
What is the budget for the Recovery and Resilience Facility?
€ 723.8 billion in loans and grants
What is the aim of the EU4Health programme?
To improve health systems and protect against serious cross-border health threats.
True or False: The Erasmus+ programme is focused solely on higher education.
False
What is the budget for the European Solidarity Corps?
€ 1.01 billion
What does the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme (CERV) aim to protect?
Rights and values as enshrined in the EU Treaties.
What is the budget for the Creative Europe programme?
€ 2.53 billion
What is the budget for the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF)?
€ 291.09 billion
What are the climate targets for the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund for 2023-2027?
- 40% climate target
What is the purpose of the Just Transition Fund?
To support regions and workers in the transition to a green economy.
Fill in the blank: The Innovation Fund is part of the _______ action.
Environment & Climate Action
What do the measures under the Common Market Organisation aim to stabilize?
Agricultural markets.
What is the budget for the Cohesion Fund (CF)?
€ 48.03 billion
What is the main focus of the Technical Support Instrument?
Supporting Member States to implement necessary reforms.
What does the Recovery and Resilience Facility target?
Mitigating the economic and social impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
What is the role of the Union Civil Protection Mechanism?
To improve cooperation in civil protection among EU Member States.
What is the aim of the European Solidarity Corps?
To finance volunteering and solidary projects.
What is included in the objectives of the Digital Europe Programme?
- Supercomputing
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cybersecurity
- Advanced digital skills
- Ensuring the wide use of digital technologies
What is the purpose of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)?
To support farmers and stabilize agricultural markets
CAP constitutes around 25% of total EU expenditure.
What percentage of CAP payments are direct payments?
72%
This figure is based on the CAP for the period 2021-2027.
What is the budget of the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD)?
€95.51 billion
Includes €8.07 billion under NGEU.
What are the four objectives of the EAFRD?
- 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.
What is the budget for the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF)?
€6.11 billion
Supports sustainable fishing and coastal community economies.
True or False: The EMFAF particularly supports small-scale coastal fisheries.
True
What is the budget for the Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE)?
€5.43 billion
Aims to promote a sustainable and climate-neutral economy.
What are the four sub-programmes of the LIFE programme?
- Nature and Biodiversity
- Circular Economy and Quality of Life
- Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
- Clean Energy Transition
What is the budget of the Just Transition Fund?
€19.32 billion
Aims to support regions affected by the transition towards climate neutrality.
What is the primary focus of the Innovation Fund?
Deployment of innovative net-zero and low-carbon technologies
Funded by the EU ETS scheme.
What is the budget for the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF)?
€9.88 billion
Aims for efficient migration management.
List the four specific objectives of the AMIF.
- Strengthen the common European asylum system
- Support legal migration
- Counter irregular migration
- Enhance solidarity among Member States
What is the budget for the Integrated Border Management Fund?
€7.39 billion
Comprises two components: BMVI and CCEI.
What are the main goals of the Internal Security Fund?
- Preventing terrorism and radicalisation
- Combating serious and organised crime
- Assisting victims of crime
Focuses on managing security-related incidents.
What is the budget for the European Defence Fund?
€7.95 billion
Supports collaborative defence research and capability development.
What is the budget of the Global Europe: Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument?
€80.59 billion
Main tool for eradicating poverty and promoting sustainable development.
What is the budget for Humanitarian Aid?
€11.57 billion
Provides needs-based humanitarian assistance.
What are the key areas of support under Pre-Accession Assistance?
- Rule of law and fundamental rights
- Good governance
- Green agenda and sustainable connectivity
- Competitiveness and inclusive growth
- Territorial and cross-border cooperation
What is the budget for the Social Climate Fund?
At least €86.7 billion over the 2026-2032 period
Funded by ETS2 and Member State contributions.
Fill in the blank: The Just Transition Fund aims to support the transition towards _______.
[climate neutrality]
True or False: The Just Transition Fund is one of three pillars of the Just Transition Mechanism.
True