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French Assembly approves €30.9B EU budget contribution despite far-right/left opposition
Le Monde·FR·20 minutes ago
European Council President António Costa's effort to finalize the EU's next multi-year budget by end-2026 is being resisted by Italy and France, who are seeking to weaken the deadline. The disagreement signals a potential delay in the EU's long-term fiscal framework, which could complicate planning for member states and markets. The outcome remains uncertain as negotiations continue.