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Speech by President von der Leyen at the Annual EU Budget Conference 2025

· Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission (European Union)

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· Ursula von der Leyen Wiki · European Commission WikiSpeech by President von der Leyen at the Annual EU Budget Conference 2025

ContextSpeech at the Annual EU Budget Conference in Brussels with ministers and experts; the European Commission proposes EU laws and the long-term budget and must fund new priorities.

Why it mattersThe Commission previews its approach to the next long-term EU budget, built on national and regional partnership plans.

Problems raised
  1. The EU budget must adapt to new priorities.
  2. NextGenerationEU loans must be repaid.
  3. Local authorities are not involved enough.
Solutions proposed
  1. Build national and regional partnerships for investment and reform.
  2. Involve local authorities in design.
  3. Finance new priorities.
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