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The EU’s big not so beautiful bill. This is a shocker

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Mrs. @vonderleyen wants 2.000.000.000.000 euro for the new EU budget, to pay for Ukraine, ”crisis management” and enlargement. And what’s the one thing she wants cut spending on? You guessed it: The farmers. We need to abolish the EU or we’ll keep paying for our own destruction.

Have you seen that viral video on X where a Dutch commentator named Eva Vlaardingerbroek breaks down the European Union’s latest budget plan? In the clip, she’s shocked as she explains how EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is pushing for a whopping 2 trillion euros ($2.3 trillion) over seven years starting in 2028. Eva calls it a “big not so beautiful bill” that prioritizes funding for Ukraine, handling crises, and adding new countries to the EU, while slashing money for farmers. She even says we need to get rid of the EU altogether or “keep paying for our own destruction.” Her passionate take has sparked a lot of debate online, with thousands of likes and shares. But what’s really going on with this budget? Let’s dive in and look at the facts from reliable sources.

First, a quick background on the EU budget. The European Union isn’t a country, but a group of 27 nations that pool money to fund shared goals like farming support, research, and helping poorer regions catch up. The big plan is called the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), which sets spending for seven years. The current one runs from 2021 to 2027 and totals about 1.07 trillion euros, plus extra for COVID recovery. 

Now, von der Leyen, who just got re-elected as president, wants a new MFF for 2028-2034 that’s much bigger: 1.8 trillion euros in main funds, plus 100 billion euros just for Ukraine. That adds up to around 2 trillion euros overall. She announced this on July 16, 2025, calling it the “most ambitious ever” to make Europe stronger, safer, and more competitive. Why the huge increase? 

Von der Leyen says Europe faces big challenges like the war in Ukraine, climate change, and competition from countries like China and the US. A key part is support for Ukraine. The proposal sets aside up to 100 billion euros over three years for rebuilding after Russia’s invasion, which started in 2022. This includes loans and grants to fix infrastructure and help Ukraine join the EU someday. Then there’s “crisis management.” The budget boosts funds for handling emergencies, like migration or natural disasters. Von der Leyen wants to triple money for borders and migration to 34 billion euros, saying it’s needed for “flexibility” in tough times.

Enlargement is another focus—adding countries like Ukraine, Moldova, and Western Balkan nations. This could cost billions to help them meet EU standards, but von der Leyen argues it will make Europe bigger and stronger. Defense gets a massive bump too. The plan increases military spending fivefold to 131 billion euros for things like weapons, space tech, and cybersecurity. 

Von der Leyen wants Europe to be less dependent on the US for protection, especially with uncertainties like Donald Trump’s recent re-election. Other areas include doubling research funds to 200 billion euros for tech and innovation, and more for green energy to fight climate change. But here’s where Eva and many others are upset: the cuts to farmers. 

Agriculture has always been a huge part of the EU budget—about a third goes to farm subsidies through the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). In the new proposal, direct payments to farmers would drop from 387 billion euros to 300 billion, a cut of over 20%. Von der Leyen plans to merge farm funds with “cohesion” money for poor regions, creating a new pot of 656 billion euros. She says this will still help rural areas, but farmers’ groups call it a “declaration of war.”

Remember the big farmer protests across Europe in 2024? They were angry about regulations and low prices. Now, with cuts, groups like COPA-COGECA say it will hurt food production and rural jobs. Eva points out the irony: while billions go to foreign aid and wars, the people who feed Europe get less. How will the EU pay for all this? Von der Leyen wants new taxes on big companies, like a share of corporate profits or fees on polluters

Countries would still chip in based on their wealth, but richer ones like Germany are already pushing back. German Finance Minister Christian Lindner called the plan “unrealistic” and said no to higher contributions. The European Parliament slammed it too, with some calling it a “joke” for not being bold enough on social issues. Reactions are mixed. Supporters say it’s smart to invest in defense and Ukraine to keep Europe safe.

Critics like Eva argue it’s wasteful and ignores everyday people. On X, her video got over 85,000 views, with comments calling the EU a “Soviet Union with better PR” or urging countries to leave like Britain did. Farmers’ unions warn of more protests, while business groups like it for boosting competitiveness.

Keep watching, because this 2 trillion euro question could shape Europe’s next decade.