The European Commission has unveiled its most ambitious budget ever, proposing nearly €2 trillion for 2028–2034 to address challenges like defense, competitiveness, climate change, and support for Ukraine.
The plan has triggered widespread criticism from member states, with Germany and others objecting to the scale and priorities of the spending, while France and Poland defend the proposal. Key controversies include significant cuts to agricultural and biodiversity funding, a shift of resources toward eastern states and border management, and a doubling of aid for Ukraine. Environmental groups and farmers warn the budget undermines climate and rural goals, while internal EU divisions threaten to dilute or derail the plan.
The proposal’s chaotic rollout has exposed deep rifts within the EU over how to balance strategic ambitions with fiscal realities.
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