EU leaders head into high-stakes budget battle as elections loom

EU leaders head to a summit on Thursday seeking a deal on the bloc’s nearly €2 trillion budget for 2028-2034 by Christmas amid deep divisions over spending and fears that upcoming elections, particularly in France, could strengthen eurosceptic forces.

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15 Oct 2026, 05:38 UTC

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15 Oct 2026, 05:38 UTC

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