# EU leaders face high-stakes budget battle as elections approach

https://mins.news/en/item/101229

- France 24, 2026-10-15 06:03 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/eu-leaders-head-into-high-stakes-budget-battle-as-elections-loom

> EU leaders head to a summit on Thursday seeking to agree by Christmas on the bloc’s nearly €2 trillion budget for 2028–2034. Deep divisions over spending and concern that upcoming elections, especially in France, could strengthen eurosceptic forces cloud the talks.

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