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EU Leaders Meet to Resolve Budget Divisions and Secure Financial Agreement

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António Costa called an additional summit in Brussels to address divisions over the bloc's next seven-year budget. Leaders, including Bart De Wever and Emmanuel Macron, are scheduled to meet again on November 26, 2026, with the goal of reaching a final agreement in December. Costa will present revised budget figures ahead of the meeting.

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Why it matters

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The negotiations are critical to prevent delays in EU payments to farmers and researchers past January 1, 2028. Emmanuel Macron supported the push for an agreement, noting he would lack a political mandate to sign a deal before the April 2027 French presidential election. The timeline is pressured by upcoming elections in France, Italy, and Poland in 2027.

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Who's involved

António CostaPresident of the European Council who called the summit to address budget divisions
Bart De WeverPrime Minister of Belgium who participated in the budget talks
Emmanuel MacronPresident of France who participated in the talks and supported the agreement

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The entities involved

Bart De Wever
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António Costa
Portuguese politician, President of the European Council since 2024 (1961-)
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Oct 1bgnes.com