What is the EU Multiannual Financial Framework and what does it mean for the Netherlands?

The European Union’s Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) sets out the main points of the EU budget for a period of 7 years. It puts a ceiling on the EU budget, and explains what it will be spent on and how much each member state has to contribute. For the current period (2021-2027), a total budget was agreed in 2020 of €1,074.3 billion. Negotiations for the period 2028-2024 started in 2025. 

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Last updated in April 2026, situation in January 2026.