Which category is not covered by the EU budget in MFF 2014-2020?

The European Union's budget within the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2014-2020 focuses on several key categories aimed at supporting various aspects of development, cooperation, and crisis response. Among these categories, national defense is not included in the EU budget during this period. The EU primarily operates within the realm of economic and social policies, development aid, and humanitarian assistance, which is why national defense falls outside of its financial framework.

Emergency aid, global outreach, and compensations, on the other hand, directly align with the EU's objectives to respond to crises, promote global development initiatives, and provide financial assistance for specific circumstances. This distinction is important to understand the scope and priorities of the EU's budget, which tends to emphasize economic integration and social policies rather than military expenditure or national defense responsibilities.