# Macron Urges EU Budget Deal Before Year-End

> French President warns EU leaders to finalize budget agreement by year-end to avoid election delays.
- Title: Macron Urges EU Budget Deal Before Year-End | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/europe/frances-macron-warns-eu-leaders-they-need-budget-deal-before-year-end-say-diplomats
- Published: 2026-10-16T14:20:29+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: emmanuel macron, eu, budget deal, france, elections, marine le pen, eu leaders, news, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Macron urges EU leaders to agree on a seven-year budget before year-end as elections in France and other countries complicate negotiations.