PoliticsEU leaders confront budget divisions and discuss Ukraine at Brussels summit

European Union leaders met in Brussels on Thursday for a two-day summit focused on the bloc’s next long-term budget, ongoing support for Ukraine and steps to boost Europe’s economic competitiveness amid rising energy prices and geopolitical uncertainty. Their strong opposition to a new budget proposal cast serious doubt on whether the key spending package can be agreed by year-end.

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