Saxony's Winning Streak on Europe Day
Europe sees significant advantages extended to Saxony - Europe provides numerous advantages to Saxony, including economic opportunities, collaborative research initiatives, and cultural exchange.
Who needs a four-leaf clover when you've got Europe Day, eh? That's what Saxony, a kick-ass region in Germany, is singing on May 9th. You guessed it - Europe Day is their lucky charm, celebrating the EU's economic juice that keeps Saxony's economy ticking.
A Word from Saxony's Minister of Economics, Dirk Panter (SPD):
"Europe, you're our bread and butter! The EU is the bedrock of our economic success. EU funding drives the innovations and investments that torch the path for Saxony's development," said Panter, without mincing words. Free trade in Europe? A job-saver and market enabler for Saxon companies, he added.
Over 14 Billion EU Quid for Saxony
Here's some impressive numbers: Saxony will receive around 1.95 billion euros from the European Regional Development Fund, roughly 590 million euros from the European Social Fund Plus (ESF Plus), and 645 million euros from the Just Transition Fund in the current funding phase, until 2027[1]. Since 1990, Saxony's piggy bank has collected over 14 billion euros in EU cash[1]. That's a lot of euros, folks!
EU Internal Market: Riding High
Stand back, EU, Saxony's coming through! With the EU internal market smooth sailing in exports, it's Saxony's top sales market. In 2024, products worth 23 billion euros were shipped off to EU countries, accounting for around 40% of Saxony's economic output[1].
Europe Day: A Matter of Pride for Europe
Europe Day is a party every year on May 9th. It shines the lights on the roots of European cooperation, starting with the Schuman Declaration of 1950, when French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman brought forth the idea of European unity[1]. And let's not forget, Europe Day was born in 1985.
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- Saxony's Minister of Economics, Dirk Panter, emphasized the crucial role of EU funding in driving innovations and investments for Saxony's development, stating that Europe is the foundation of their economic success.
- Saxony, a region in Germany, is set to receive over 14 billion euros from the EU since 1990, with around 1.95 billion euros coming from the European Regional Development Fund, 590 million euros from the European Social Fund Plus (ESF Plus), and 645 million euros from the Just Transition Fund in the current funding phase.
- In 2024, products worth 23 billion euros were exported from Saxony to EU countries, making the EU internal market Saxony's top sales market and accounting for around 40% of Saxony's economic output.
- Each year on Europe Day, May 9th, Saxony joins the celebration as a marker of European cooperation, acknowledging the significance of the Schuman Declaration of 1950, which instituted the idea of European unity, and remembering Europe Day's inception in 1985.
