Following are some reactions to the European Commission's proposal on Wednesday for a 2 trillion euro ($2.31 trillion) EU budget for 2028-2034. The proposal places a new emphasis on economic competitiveness and defence while aiming to reform the rules around farm and economic development subsidies.

The European Union has proposed a budget of close to €2 trillion ($2.3 trillion) for its next seven year budget, as it seeks to fend off a range of challenges from rising global economic competition to increased defense demands.

The EU’s 27 foreign ministers decided at a meeting in Brussels earlier this week not to “punish” Israel for its actions in Gaza and to “keep a close watch” on the country’s implementation of a recent agreement to improve the flow of aid in the strip.

Foreign ministers from the EU's 27-member nations are meeting in Brussels in the wake of a new aid deal for Gaza, largely forged by the bloc's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar.

The European Union is seeking updates and more action from Israel on implementing a new deal to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza

The European Union is racing to clinch an agreement with the Americans before tariffs kick in on Aug. 1, even as President Trump has signaled he is in no rush.

EU trade ministers met in Brussels to discuss 30% tariffs announced by President Donald Trump over the weekend.

The ministers met in Brussels following President Trump’s announcement of such hefty tariffs, which could have repercussions for governments, companies, and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic.