EU leaders clash over long-term budget ahead of elections
The short version
- EU leaders are divided over the size, sources of revenue, and spending priorities for the bloc's 2028-2034 budget.
- Council President António Costa is expected to take over negotiations after the summit ended without a deal.
- The deadline for a budget agreement is now in doubt, with some leaders rejecting the presumed December timeline.
- Fears are growing that eurosceptic gains in upcoming elections, particularly in France, could derail future negotiations.
- The budget also includes provisions for support to Ukraine and discussions on energy security and the Emissions Trading System.
What we don’t know yet
- Which specific new taxes Costa plans to propose for the 2028-2034 budget.
- The exact timeline for the new compromise expected in a few weeks.
- How the upcoming French presidential election will affect the budget negotiations.
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