Simmering internal criticism of the European Commission president came to the boil over a messy, confused and secretive spending plan that highlighted divisions and revealed political fragilities.

Brussels will propose that fruit, vegetable and milk in schools should be “Made in Europe” as part of a wider push to favour domestic industries from defence to agriculture.

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.

Germany has rejected the European Commission’s €2 trillion ($2.3 trillion) budget proposal, hours after it was announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels.

While European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was fighting for her political survival in the European Parliament, Brussels missed the window of opportunity to reach an agreement with Washington on a tariff issue with severe economic consequences.

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The EU executive proposed on Wednesday a two-trillion-euro long-term budget bazooka focused on tackling overseas competition and Russian aggression at Europe's borders -- at the risk of a new showdown

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

Europe's top diplomats are assessing a new deal with Israel to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, according to Kaja Kallas, the European Union's foreign policy chief.