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EU leaders clash over trillion-euro budget amid election fears · 1 source tracked

Leaders of the European Union are experiencing significant disagreements regarding the bloc's next long-term budget, a multi-trillion-euro financial plan. The primary conflict arises between fiscal conservatives, led by Germany, and those advocating for increased spending. These contentious negotiations are further complicated by upcoming elections in several member states, notably France, where concerns about potential Eurosceptic victories, such as those involving Marine Le Pen, loom large. AI

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EU leaders clash over trillion-euro budget amid election fears · 1 source tracked

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    EU leaders clash over trillion-euro budget as fears grow over French election fallout

    EU leaders locked horns on Thursday over the bloc’s next long-term budget as they kicked off talks in Brussels under pressure to seal a deal before several high-stakes elections next year, most crucially in France. The 27-nation European Union wants an agreement by Christmas, wor…