EU Parliament Approves 2028-34 Budget; Fiscally Conservative States Brace for Clash

The European Parliament approved an ambitious EU budget framework for 2028-2034, setting up a likely confrontation with fiscally conservative member states over spending levels and cohesion policy. Slovak MEPs have publicly warned of a sharp dispute, signaling that the budget's size and priorities remain contested. The outcome will shape EU fiscal policy and intra-bloc bargaining over the next cycle.