By definition, the potential gains to the European economy identified in this paper could only be realised over time. If the policies listed were to be pursued effectively, the economic benefit would build up annually to a point where, on present calculations, some 990 billion euro – or currently about 7.5 per cent of EU GDP – might be added to the European economy.
Cost of non-Europe by policy area (billion euro per year)
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