France picks up fight on ‘own resources’ for EU budget

EurActiv reported that France in July 2012 called for new 'own resources' for the European Union's upcoming long-term budget for 2014-2020, placing Paris firmly on a collision course with Berlin, which wanted to retain national contributions as the biggest share.

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ESO: Background information: Website: Multiannual Financial Framework 2014-2020 http://www.europeansources.info/record/multiannual-financial-framework-2014-2020/

ESO: Background information: Lawmakers warn EU leaders: No budget reform, no deal http://www.europeansources.info/record/lawmakers-warn-eu-leaders-no-budget-reform-no-deal/

ESO: Background information: Cyprus presidency to start collecting wish lists for EU budget http://www.europeansources.info/record/cyprus-presidency-to-start-collecting-wish-lists-for-eu-budget/

European Commission: DG Budget: Financial Programming and Budget: Budget explained: Budgetary system: Where does the money come from? http://ec.europa.eu/budget/explained/budg_system/financing/fin_en.cfm

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