EU Budget 2028-2034: Discussion Event in Dresden

The Representation of the European Commission in Germany and its partners will host a discussion on the European Union’s long-term budget for 2028–2034 on July 3, 2026, in Dresden. The event, titled “Gemeinsam handeln zahlt sich aus,” aims to examine political priorities and the current status of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFR) negotiations, according to the event organizers.

Who is participating in the EU budget discussion?

A panel discussion serves as the centerpiece of the event. Participants include Matthias Ecke (SPD), a member of the European Parliament, and Claudius Schmidt-Faber, a Senior Economic Expert in the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Budget.

Thomas Schmidt (CDU), a member of the Saxon State Parliament, will also join the panel. Katharina Wolf, a member of the Team EUROPE DIRECT Speakers’ Pool, is scheduled to moderate the session.

Did You Know? The Dresden event is organized through a cooperation between the Representation of the European Commission in Germany, the European Parliament’s Liaison Office in Germany, EUROPE DIRECT Dresden, EUROPE DIRECT Vogtland, and the Saxon State Chancellery.

What are the goals of the Dresden event?

The gathering is designed for stakeholders and interested parties in Saxony. Organizers stated the event will provide insights into the current state of negotiations regarding the 2028–2034 budget.

Attendees will discuss the opportunities and challenges associated with the planned budget structure. The dialogue will specifically address which political priorities should receive funding in the coming years.

Expert Insight: Samantha Carter notes that the focus on “political priorities” suggests the MFR negotiations will likely involve trade-offs between competing regional and union-wide interests to determine how the long-term financial structure is balanced.

What may happen next with the MFR negotiations?

The insights gathered during the July 3 session could inform how regional stakeholders in Saxony engage with the broader EU budget process. Discussions regarding the budget structure may lead to a clearer understanding of the challenges facing the 2028–2034 framework.

New budget adopted for 2028-2034

Future negotiations may continue to evolve as experts and politicians refine the priorities that will define the next Multiannual Financial Framework.

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where will the event take place?
The event is scheduled for July 3, 2026, in Dresden.

Who is the target audience for this event?
The event is directed at stakeholders and all interested parties in Saxony.

What is the specific timeframe of the budget being discussed?
The discussion focuses on the long-term EU budget for the years 2028 to 2034.

How should the European Union balance its long-term financial priorities to best serve its member regions?