European Information

The European Union has a significant influence on our economy. Through the various institutions in Brussels, and through to a local level via the nations and regions, there is no ignoring the importance of policy developments, legislation and funding programmes that come from Europe.

In 2004, the EU enlarged from 15 to 25 members, and in January 2007, it expanded again to 27 members. With this enlargement and the new discussions surrounding the EU funding allocations until 2013, it makes it important to be aware of these developments, and how they may influence Northamptonshire.

These pages seek to provide some assistance in this regard.For a general overview of latest policy developments and funding opportunties please click on the following link to view the European Information Service Journal:

European Information Service vol.276

In order to co-ordinate European activities across the county (such as projects and lobbying), and to ensure a strategic approach that the county's interests will be best represented in Europe, partners in Northamptonshire have agreed on a European Union Business Plan.

European Union Business Plan