Ursula von der Leyen's proposal for the EU's next seven-year budget, totaling €2 trillion, aims to address various crises and enhance flexibility. Key features include merging major budget components, emphasizing rule of law for funding, and allocating €100 billion for Ukraine's recovery. The budget also seeks to boost defense spending and introduce new taxes to support financial needs. However, it faces challenges in negotiations and potential cuts to agricultural spending. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)