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EU member states set for budget clash

Member states are divided on spending priorities, and pending elections in countries including France and Italy are adding pressure to the talks in Brussels.

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France 24 reports: Member states are divided on spending priorities, and pending elections in countries including France and Italy are adding pressure to the talks in Brussels.

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This business story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include EU, AI and Italy.

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France · Europe
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EU, AI, Italy, Brussels
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