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The paper provides an overview of public finances in the EU member states. The author compares selected indicators, including budget deficit, government debt, government revenue and its sources, as well as government expenditures by COFOG (Classification of the Functions of Government). Particular attention is given to general government expenditures. The author also highlights similarities and differences between general government in Poland and other EU member states. The papers concludes with some remarks regarding challanges to improve the conditions of public finances.