The Netherlands was EU net payer in 2009

The Netherlands was again a net payer into the EU coffers in 2009, according to new figures from the national audit office.


On balance, the Netherlands paid a net €3.4bn to the EU, making it the fourth biggest net payer behind Germany, Italy and France.

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