From the attack on sovereignty to arms spending: how parties view the European Union budget

The European Council, currently under the Irish presidency, is preparing a negotiation proposal for the EU's 2028-2034 budget. Negotiations are reaching a critical phase, with the aim of reaching an agreement by the end of 2026 to avoid political complications during the election-heavy year of 2027. Key debate topics include funding for defense and competitiveness, the potential for new EU-wide resources such as taxes on non-recycled goods or tobacco, and the application of conditionality clauses similar to those used in the PRR.