An ambitious budget for a stronger Europe: 2028-2034

Europe faces an increasing number of challenges in numerous areas such as security, defence, competitiveness, migration, energy and climate resilience. These are not temporary but reflect systemic geopolitical and economic shifts that require a strong and forward-looking response. 

Hence, the European Commission presents today its proposal for an ambitious and dynamic Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). This framework will equip Europe with a long-term investment budget matching its ambitions to be an independent, prosperous, secure, and thriving society and economy over the coming decade.

At the same time, the Commission is launching a structured reflection process for the review of the EU Anti-Fraud Architecture. The review complements the preparatory work on the next MFF. Its aim is to ensure a strengthened and more efficient protection of the Union’s financial interests.

President Ursula von der Leyen stated: “Our new long-term budget will help protect European citizens, strengthen Europe’s social model and make our European industry thrive. In a time of geopolitical instability, the budget will allow Europe to shape its own destiny, in line with its vision and ideals. A budget that supports peace and prosperity and promotes our values is the best tool we can have during these uncertain times.”

More information on the MFF for 2028-2034 is available online, in a press release and questions and answers. A press release on the EU Anti-Fraud Architecture is equally available online. Factsheets on the different decisions within today's MFF proposal will be published at a later stage today.