EU leaders face budget divisions, discuss Ukraine at Brussels summit
European Union leaders gathered in Brussels on Thursday for a two-day summit to discuss the bloc’s next long-term budget, continued support for Ukraine and…
France 24 reports: European Union leaders gathered in Brussels on Thursday for a two-day summit to discuss the bloc’s next long-term budget, continued support for Ukraine and measures to strengthen Europe’s economic competitiveness amid rising energy prices and geopolitical uncertainty.
They voiced strong opposition to a new proposal for the bloc’s long-term budget, raising serious doubt about whether the key spending package will be agreed by the end of year.
This business story centres on Belgium. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Brussels, Ukraine and EU.
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- FRANCE 24's Dave Keating reports from Brussels. (France 24)
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