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EU Rushes Budget Agreement Ahead of Far-Right French Presidency

6/12/2026

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EU leaders are accelerating budget talks to finish a deal before a far-right French presidency in April 2027.
The 27 EU countries aim to seal the multiannual financial framework by December, with Ireland set to assume Council presidency in July and steer the agreement.
Cyprus presented amendments protecting farmer subsidies and payouts, gaining support from Italy, Spain and Poland.
Northern European members formed an opposition bloc demanding a substantially smaller cash-pot.

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EU leaders are accelerating budget talks to finish a deal before a far-right French presidency in April 2027.
The 27 EU countries aim to seal the multiannual financial framework by December, with Ireland set to assume Council presidency in July and steer the agreement.
Cyprus presented amendments protecting farmer subsidies and payouts, gaining support from Italy, Spain and Poland.
Northern European members formed an opposition bloc demanding a substantially smaller cash-pot.