Claim: The EU budgeted up to €3.9 billion in 2014 for spending that could be used to promote itself.
Fact-check: How much does the EU spend on promoting itself? - Full Fact
Verdict: the eu did spend money on promoting itself, and some eu publications certainly appear biased. but we can't put a precise figure on "propaganda" spending.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Sam Ashworth-Hayes
Date published: 2016-06-09T00:00:00