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EU summit to focus on China, Ukraine and bloc budget

DW15 October 2026, 06:43 UTCBelgium

EU leaders meeting in Brussels will examine measures to curb the bloc's huge trade deficit with China. But they will also be looking to further agreement on the next EU budget ahead of some major elections next year.

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