The 2007-13 financial perspective: domination of national interests
Journal of Common Market Studies
2010
48
2
March
347-372
budget ; European Union ; financial aspect
European Union
English
Bibliogr.
"This article confirms the validity of the hypothesis that national interests were the driving force behind the process and outcome of negotiations for the EU's next financial perspective for 2007–13. The hypothesis is tested by comparing hypothetical coalitions based on quantified national interests (partial net budgetary balances) and the actual (documented) coalitions. Based on these results, the article also discusses implications of the 'net balances problem' for the 2008/09 EU budget review."
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