# Commission Implementing Decision of 22 November 2013 on setting up the European Social Survey as a European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ESS ERIC) (2013/700/EU), Division 3


Based on the expected number of signatories a budget of EUR 2,2 million in the initial year is foreseen (which will be reduced if not all listed countries provide the required signature to join the ERIC). If further countries join, the budget will be increased up to EUR 2,3 million with contributions for existing Members staying fixed (new joiners will have their contribution calculated alongside those of existing Members, one country at a time, to determine their required contribution. The amount required from founder Members will remain fixed). Once the target is reached any additional countries joining will lead to lower contributions for all Members and Observers paying more than the basic participation fee (unless agreed otherwise by the General Assembly).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/2013/700/attachment/1/division/3. (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2013-700/attachment-1/division-3.
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