The EU chief unveils a new $2.3 trillion budget. Lawmakers say the math doesn’t ‘add up’ -

💨 Abstract

The European Union's president, Ursula von der Leyen, proposed a 2 trillion euro budget (2028-2034) on July 16, 2025, focusing on crisis response, infrastructure, and defense. Key points include a fivefold increase in defense and space spending, tripling investment in migration and border management, and allocating 100 billion euros for Ukraine's recovery.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff