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A total of 27 member states and 485 million people -- the European Union is the largest confederation of countries in the world. In order to strengthen the bloc's economic and social cohesion, the EU has a multitude of regional and common policies. The resources that Brussels has available for these policies are considerable, with an annual budget of more than 100 billion Euros.

So what projects does the EU fund? And are they making a difference to people's lives?

Inside Europe looks at how the EU's money is spent. Find out why a Belarusian university in exile in Lithuania is being supported. Is a motorway more important than Ireland's heritage? See how Brussels is helping Serbia transform its media landscape or how a makeover of Mafia property is benefiting Sicilians.

Inside Europe has the inside story on where EU funds are flowing and how they're fostering change.