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Macron Urges EU Budget Deal Before Year-End
French President warns EU leaders to finalize budget agreement by year-end to avoid election delays.
In brief
French President warns EU leaders to finalize budget agreement by year-end to avoid election delays. Macron urges EU leaders to agree on a seven-year budget before year-end as elections in France and other countries complicate negotiations. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Macron's Warning
French President Emmanuel Macron warned EU leaders they need to agree on a seven-year budget before year-end to avoid election complications.
“It's true. If you don't do it now, it will be even more difficult in 2027 and we won't be ready in 2028”
Election Timeline
France's presidential election in April and May could lead to marine le pen's rise, who has pledged to cut france's eu budget contribution.
EU Budget Negotiations
EU leaders met in brussels to discuss the 2028-2034 budget, with a special summit scheduled for late november to reach agreement.
The essence
Macron urges EU leaders to agree on a seven-year budget before year-end as elections in France and other countries complicate negotiations.
