Populism and the Economy in Europe: Is Changing the Establishment the Solution for Growth?

Populist parties promise to challenge the establishment and boost growth. But European data show that protectionism and institutional instability can weaken the economy.

Economic growth in Europe is becoming increasingly weaker compared with that of China and the United States:

would a more ideologically cohesive Union be enough, or are the causes structural?

Research, the Italian paradox: higher spending, yet the gap with Europe remains

The price of voting

Cost analysis related to the problem of voting outside the home.

What did the Olympics leave us?

Cost, problem and economic return analysis.

How much does the Bridge over the Strait of Messina cost?

Technical analysis of the project cost.

What is French public spending made up of?

Enter a gross income, see the tax breakdown and the allocation.

The new Glossary

Is any term unclear? Check our glossary, short definitions of the more technical terms

How much does it cost to vote?

An in-depth estimate of the costs for the 2025 regional elections.

Environmental Protection

How much value do we place on the environment and its protection?

Healthcare

Often debated, but how much do we spend today?

Security and Public Order

Often confused with defense, but it is an expense in its own right.

Welfare and Pensions

One of the most significant expenses in the state budget.

How much does it cost to defend ourselves?

Defense spending is often debated, but how much does it really cost us?

Education and Research

Spending often underestimated, but essential for the country.

Culture and Sport

How does spending on culture affect us, even though it is the lowest spending item in the budget.

Infrastructure and Transport

How much is allocated to such a strategic sector?

Interest on public debt: what it is and how much it weighs

Why “debt servicing” affects the budget and how it is calculated.

How much does the European Union cost?

How much, and how, the European Union affects the state budget.

The justice system: what it consists of and how much it costs

How much does the justice machinery cost the state.

How much does the Public Administration cost us?

From Parliament to municipal offices, how much the Public Administration costs us.

Economic policies

What is spending on economic policies made up of and how much does it amount to in 2025?

Other Expenditure

Heterogeneous expenditures not classified in the other main sectors.

Cohesion, Resilience and European Values

From regional development to the European Social Fund.

Natural Resources and Environment

All European subsidies for agriculture and maritime policies.

Single Market, Innovation and Digital Agenda

How much does spending on the single market, innovation, and digital development amount to?

How much does European diplomacy cost?

From diplomatic relations to EU programs active in countries abroad.

Public Administration in the Union

From Parliament to the Commission, all the administrative expenses of the European institutions.

What are the European Special Instruments?

Spending for the European solidarity reserve, aid to Ukraine, and the emergency fund.

Migration and Border Management

How much does Europe spend on controlling migration flows and managing borders?

European Security and Defense

Spending for nuclear power plant security programs and investments in the defense sector.

Where do your taxes go? Find out with the calculator

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