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As a general rule, fines always go back to the general budget in the EU. They are not earmarked and don't directly benefit anyone.
by WastingMyTime89 5y ago
As a general rule, fines always go back to the general budget in the EU. They are not earmarked and don't directly benefit anyone.
- gpderetta 5y agoAFAICT this fine was levied by the Italian government, not the EU.
- ClumsyPilot 5y agoIn the countries that are members of the EU, we don't have US-like 'civil forfeiture' where police just grabs some cash for themselves
- WastingMyTime89 5y agoItaly is an EU member. As a general rule in the EU, fines levied by members governments go back to the general budget of said government.