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EU member states set for budget clash
EU nations clash over seven-year budget as elections loom.
In brief
EU nations clash over seven-year budget as elections loom. European countries face budget negotiations amid election pressures. Originally reported by France24.
Budget negotiations
European lawmakers began seven-year budget talks amid division over spending priorities.
Election pressures
France and Italy's pending elections add tension to Brussels budget discussions.
Member state divisions
EU member states remain split on key budget spending priorities.
Brussels negotiations
Negotiations in Brussels expected to be long and fierce over the bloc's seven-year budget.
Election impact
Upcoming elections in France and Italy create additional pressure on budget talks.
Budget outcome
EU member states likely to have long negotiation period before budget agreement.
The one thing
European countries face budget negotiations amid election pressures.
