Press BBC World at One: EU budget explained DATE 12 Apr 2016 AUTHORS Ben MillerTara Zammit THEME Economy SHARE Why is the EU budget so difficult to understand? How much do we pay in and how much do we get out? How did Margaret Thatcher’s rebate in 1984 help us? Professor Anand Menon answers all these questions in the EU budget explained. MORE FROM THIS THEME Commentary Fiscal challenges facing the new Prime Minister Commentary Conservative tax cut plans will widen inequality Commentary Zahawi presses ahead with Sunak’s plans for post Brexit financial services, but big questions remain Commentary Are tax cuts warranted now? Commentary Central banks are now on the back foot Get our newsletters Subscribe to our newsletters and stay updated on the latest news and developments about the UK in a post-Brexit world. Subscribe now We will not sell or distribute your email address to any third party at any time. View our Privacy Policy. Subscribe * indicates required First Name * Last Name * Email Address * Organisation Newsletter Categories Weekly newsletter Podcast Events Long reads Reports Recent Articles Commentary The status of British citizens in Portugal post-Brexit Professor Michaela Benson 12 Aug 2022 Commentary Why the Bill of Rights poses problems for human rights in Europe – and the UK’s international standing Dr Alice Donald and Professor Philip Leach 11 Aug 2022 Commentary The Conservative leadership election – is renewal possible? Dr Andrew Roe-Crines 10 Aug 2022