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EU capitals weaken end-of-year deadline for budget deal

Italy and France are resisting European Council President António Costa's push to secure a deal in 2026.

  • European governments weaken commitment to finalize budget deal by year-end.
  • EU leaders hesitant to set end-of-year deadline, fearing negotiation weakness.
  • Draft conclusions call for "timely agreement," not specific year-end deadline.

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