Пропозиція ЄС щодо рекордного бюджету у розмірі €2 трлн викликає жорстку критику та породжує великі питання

The European Commission has unveiled its largest-ever budget proposal for 2028–2034, totaling nearly €2 trillion, aiming to boost competitiveness, defense, and strategic autonomy. The plan has triggered widespread criticism from member states, environmental groups, and farmers, who fear cuts to agriculture and biodiversity funding and question the budget’s ambition and priorities. Germany and other key contributors have pushed back against the scale and allocation of spending, while eastern EU states and Ukraine stand to benefit most from the new distribution. The proposal also includes a significant increase in defense and border management funding, but slashes dedicated funds for nature restoration and the LIFE program. As negotiations begin, the EU faces internal divisions and skepticism over whether this budget can truly meet its geopolitical and climate ambitions.