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Leaders debate UE budget ahead of high-stakes 2027 elections

Le Monde16 October 2026, 13:17 UTCFrance

The debate has intensified between countries pushing to reduce the budget envelope and those determined to preserve EU resources. French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have agreed on the need to reach a deal before the end of the year.

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