The Commission proposed a budget for 2028–2034 that aims to strengthen the EU's global role. Key priorities include more support for countries that want to join the EUflexible and ongoing aid for Ukrainecontinued investment in peace, security, and global partnerships.It’s a budget that reflects Europe's values - and its responsibility in the world, contributing to sustainability, competitiveness and economic security. Page contents Page contents Key figures €200 billiontotal funding for the Global Europe Instrument€100 billionproposed support for Ukraine€15 billionreserve within Global Europe for crises and unforeseen needs Introducing the Global Europe instrument To streamline funding for external actions, the EU will launch a Global Europe instrument worth €200 billion for the period 2028–2034. This instrument aims tomaximise the impact of EU actions abroad, powering Global Gatewayimprove the visibility of EU support in partner countriesincrease support to candidate countries preparing for EU accession.It will also include a €15 billion reserve to respond quickly to emergencies and unexpected needs. Continued support for Ukraine The proposed long-term budget reaffirms the EU's commitment to Ukraine by mobilising up to €100 billion between 2028 and 2034, depending on the needs. This funding will beflexible, to meet changing and unpredictable needsseparate from military support, which remains under the European Peace Facility. Investing in peace and security The proposed budget also allocates €3.4 billion to support Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) initiatives. These funds will contribute topreserving peace and international securitypromoting democracy, the rule of law, and human rightsadvancing international cooperation. What this means for the EU The EU’s new budget is about real action that helps protect our future and Europe’s place in the world. More impact for our moneyThe EU funds will be used smarter to close global funding gaps and speed up progress on key goals like climate action, healthcare, and education worldwide.Stronger global partnershipsThe EU will invest in partnerships that support global development and help strengthen Europe’s economy and competitiveness.Joint solutions to shared problemsFrom managing migration to promoting peace and stability in neighbouring regions - the EU is working with others to build a safer future for all.Standing up for European valuesThe budget will support humanitarian aid, democracy, human rights, and help countries prepare to join the EU. Learn about other budget prioritiesInvesting in people, Member States and regionsFostering education, social rights and democracyDriving prosperity via competitiveness, research and innovationProtecting people and building preparedness and resilienceProtecting Europe
The Commission proposed a budget for 2028–2034 that aims to strengthen the EU's global role. Key priorities include more support for countries that want to join the EUflexible and ongoing aid for Ukrainecontinued investment in peace, security, and global partnerships.It’s a budget that reflects Europe's values - and its responsibility in the world, contributing to sustainability, competitiveness and economic security.
More impact for our moneyThe EU funds will be used smarter to close global funding gaps and speed up progress on key goals like climate action, healthcare, and education worldwide.
Stronger global partnershipsThe EU will invest in partnerships that support global development and help strengthen Europe’s economy and competitiveness.
Joint solutions to shared problemsFrom managing migration to promoting peace and stability in neighbouring regions - the EU is working with others to build a safer future for all.
Standing up for European valuesThe budget will support humanitarian aid, democracy, human rights, and help countries prepare to join the EU.
