PoliticsEU states wrangle over crucial budget: Is a deal feasible this year?

A marathon EU summit on October 15-16 made no breakthrough on the bloc’s next long-term budget. Leaders said the way forward was clearer, but capitals appear deadlocked over what it entails. The dispute concerns the EU’s ability to fund strategic priorities from 2028 to 2034, with frugal countries seeking deep cuts opposed by the friends of cohesion.