EU Military Spending: What You Need to Know

This report is produced by Transnational Institute (TNI), European Network Against the Arms Trade (ENAAT), and Stop Wapenhandel.

Factsheet 1 | EU Military Spending until 2027: From ‘Peace Project’ to Arms Investor

Discover how the European Union’s military spending has expanded dramatically in recent years, reshaping priorities, budgets, and policies across Europe. Download the factsheet for key figures, funding mechanisms, and insights into the shift from a self-described “peace project” to a major investor in defence and arms production.

Factsheet 2 | Military and related spending in the MFF 2028–34 proposal


What does the EU’s proposed 2028–2034 budget mean for military spending, public investment, and future priorities? Download the factsheet to explore key funding plans, budget shifts, and the projected expansion of EU support for defence, security, and the arms industry.

Download your PDF copies below.

Factsheet 1 | EU Military Spending until 2027: From ‘Peace Project’ to Arms Investor

Factsheet 2 | Military and related spending in the MFF 2028–34 proposal