In 2023, Germany contributed more funds to the European Union budget than it received from Brussels, according to an analysis by the German Economic Institute based on European Commission data.
Last year, Germany paid €17.4 billion more into the EU budget than it received, maintaining its status as the Union’s largest financier, though this figure was slightly down from the €19.7 billion difference recorded the previous year.
France ranked second, contributing nearly €9 billion more than it drew from the EU budget, followed by Italy, which contributed around €4.5 billion more.
Poland was the largest net recipient in 2023, as it was the year before, receiving €8.2 billion. It was followed by Romania with €6 billion and Hungary with €4.6 billion.
When looking at net payments per capita, the estimate shows that Ireland is in the lead with €236.
The EU budget in 2023 amounted to €173.1 billion, of which €143.4 billion was allocated to member states.
As the largest net financier of the Union, Germany provides almost a quarter of the funds. At the same time, the German government emphasizes that Germany also benefits more from the EU internal market than any other member state.