The European Commission has proposed its largest-ever budget for 2028–2034, totaling nearly €2 trillion, with major increases for defense, Ukraine aid, and strategic autonomy.
The plan includes doubling Ukraine support to €100 billion and boosting military and cross-border infrastructure spending, but slashes funds for agriculture, biodiversity, and climate programs. The proposal has triggered widespread criticism from member states, with Germany and Finland rejecting the plan as too costly and lacking focus, while Poland and eastern states stand to benefit most. Farmers and environmental groups warn the cuts threaten sustainability and nature restoration, and internal EU divisions have forced Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to consider revisions.
The budget fight highlights deep disagreements over the EU’s priorities, with concerns that the bloc’s ambitions may outstrip its fiscal capacity.
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