An EU budget for peace and prosperity will be one of the central topics at the Annual EU Budget Conference 2026 🌍On 2 July, the event will open an important debate on the role of the EU budget in an increasingly complex and unpredictable global landscape.💡Far beyond just figures and frameworks, high-level speakers will address how the EU budget can concretely remain a stabilising force for peace, economic resilience, and long-term prosperity. From stronger coordination with national budgets to the smarter use of financial instruments, the challenge is clear: how can Europe upgrade its financial architecture to meet today's realities and tomorrow’s demands?➡️A timely and necessary debate for Europe’s future.