Annual EU Budget Conference 2022

The unprovoked and unjustified Russian invasion of Ukraine shook the European security architecture to its foundations and prompted an urgent reassessment of Europe's geopolitical role. It also revealed weaknesses resulting from the EU's energy dependence. Addressing these challenges requires a robust financial response and a forward-looking vision at global and European level. This year's Annual EU Budget Conference focuses on the role of the EU budget in supporting Europe's geopolitical role and building up its strategic autonomy.