US EditionThe Non-Geek’s Guide to the Brussels Budget Fight
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EU backs off fight against fraud ahead of trillion-euro budget proposal
Brussels is dodging simple solutions to stop funds being wasted. “If we’re going to ask citizens to accept budget discipline, we should start by showing that the money isn’t being stolen,” said an EU official.
2028-2034 EU budget, Israel talks, Russian sanctions in focus This WEEK
The European Commission is expected to unveil its proposal for the EU’s next long-term budget on Wednesday, covering 2028–2034, while EU foreign ministers will discuss ways to pressure Israel to comply with international law — and aim to adopt a new package of sanctions against Russia on Tuesday.
The Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) currently amounts to EUR 1.2 trillion, an amount that goes up to EUR 2 billion with the post-pandemic recovery fund, a temporary instrument that, with its 800 billion, has been pouring money to the Member States for years but which many capitals rule out re-editing. Brussels has warned that its expected end in 2026 will leave the block without a major splendour of aid at a time of growing challenges and …
This week, the European Commission is presenting its proposals for the multi-annual budget: the start of a long struggle for the future direction of the Union.
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