Beyond the Budget: Why the EU Matters

At first glance, many Germans see financial transfers to the EU—especially to perpetual troublemakers like Hungary, Slovakia, and Poland—as wasted money. 

Unfortunately, the positive aspects in areas such as culture, education, and geopolitical alignment are often overshadowed by the overwhelming bureaucracy in Brussels.

Statistics can reveal a lot, but they don't always tell the whole story. Our infographic sheds light on why there is no real alternative to the EU.