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Annual EU Budget Conference 2026 – Boost Europe: Leveraging the EU Budget for strategic priorities
The Annual EU Budget Conference is back on 2 July 2026! Stay tuned to our newsletter to receive the latest information on the conference.
The European Union budget is essential for delivering on Union priorities. It reinforces the Union policy action and serves as a powerful catalyst for private investment.
The conference will examine how to better leverage the EU budget to increase policy impact and mobilise additional financial resources. European Commissioner for Budget, Anti-Fraud and Public Administration, Piotr Serafin, will bring together many esteemed speakers, including Heads of State, Ministers, Members of the European Parliament, regional representatives, CEOs, and stakeholders from the capital markets and real economy.
How can the EU budget strengthen Europe’s role as a global leader for prosperity?
How should the EU budget support Europe’s long-term strategic planning whilst facing evolving crises?
Which investments can drive Europe’s competitiveness and growth?
How can the EU budget build powerful, mutually beneficial partnerships worldwide?
How can the EU budget foster growth and resilience in Europe in support of the monetary union?
What tools can the EU budget offer for the development of the savings and investments union?
Please note that the conference will be held in English, with interpretation.
Keynote speech (1): “The EU Budget as a global force for peace and prosperity”
Panel discussion (1): “Building powerful international partnerships through the EU Budget”
In conversation with … “Real economy: Should the EU Budget have more independent sources of financing?”
Panel discussion (3): "Building Europe’s Savings and Investments Union: the role of the EU Budget "
WhenThursday 2 July 2026, 08:00 – 19:30 (CEST)WhereDe Gasperi room (Charlemagne building)
LanguagesEnglishOrganisersDirectorate-General for BudgetSocial media linksCommissioner Piotr Serafin
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