The European Commission has unveiled its most ambitious budget ever, proposing nearly €2 trillion for 2028–2034, but the plan has triggered widespread criticism and political turmoil across the bloc. Key features include increased funding for defense, competitiveness, and Ukraine, but major cuts to agriculture and biodiversity programs have angered farmers and environmentalists. Germany and other member states have rejected the proposal, citing concerns over fiscal responsibility and the redistribution of funds. The chaotic rollout has exposed deep divisions within the EU, with some countries set to benefit more than others and internal resistance forcing Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to reconsider aspects of the plan. The budget battle highlights the EU’s struggle to balance new priorities with limited resources and growing geopolitical challenges.
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