Due to the upcoming elections in France, he cannot reach an agreement after December, Macron said resolutely. (translated)
"You have heard Macron," Costa said according to involved diplomats at the end of the meeting. (translated)
Emmanuel Macron is urging a swift agreement on the European multiannual budget, increasing hopes for a deal by the end of this year despite stalled negotiations and disappointing cynicism among EU leaders. (translated)

Le Pen advocates that France should contribute billions less to the European Union. #EuropeseBegroting #Verkiezingen #FinanciëleSteun (translated)
"We will not sign an agreement that is not favorable, just to meet the deadline," said Italian Prime Minister Meloni yesterday. #EuropeseBegroting #Verkiezingen #FinanciëleSteun (translated)
The pressure of the election year influences the European budget negotiations, where the leaders of EU countries discuss the new budget, high energy prices, and financial support for Ukraine in Brussels, amid the approaching elections in major EU countries such as France and Spain. #EuropeseBegroting #Verkiezingen #FinanciëleSteun (translated)

Nederlands premier Jetten heeft in Brussel zijn verzet uitgesproken tegen de voorgestelde nieuwe Europese begroting van 2000 miljard euro voor 2028-2034, die naar zijn mening te hoog is en zich richt op de verkeerde prioriteiten, wat leidt tot sterke bezorgdheid onder nettobetalers zoals Nederland. #EuropeseBegroting #Nederland #EU
