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EU budget talks deadlocked; Irish presidency floats compromise paper
EUobserver·IE · EU·2 days ago
Taoiseach faces pressure to conclude multi-billion-euro EU budget negotiations before Ireland's presidency ends, with fears that a French far-right election victory in early 2026 could derail talks. The timeline is driven by political risk in France, not just procedural deadlines. Outcome uncertain as negotiations hinge on French electoral dynamics.
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