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World

Ukraine peace in question: Abu Dhabi talks, €70 billion request and EU budget fight

The Kremlin said it is ready 'in principle' to resume trilateral talks with Ukraine and the US in mid-November, with Abu Dhabi a possible venue. Witkoff called Putin a 'humanitarian', while Zelensky reiterated readiness for a ceasefire along the current front line. At the same time, the EU is preparing an emergency summit on 26–27 November to discuss Kyiv's request for €70 billion for 2027, linking it to the union's new long-term budget.

Javlon Tursunov
4 min read
World

EU Commissioner Síkela: Arctic oil and gas must 'stay in the ground'

EU Commissioner for International Cooperation Jozef Síkela said the EU will maintain its position against oil and gas extraction in the Arctic, despite the different approach of the US and Norway. He also warned that cuts to international funding in the EU's new long-term budget could have 'dystopian' consequences and 'cost human lives'.

Sevara Azamova
1 min read
Economy

Germany demands cutting the EU budget by hundreds of billions of euros and rules out new joint borrowing

Germany's Permanent Representative to the EU, Thomas Ossowski, told Euronews that the European Commission's proposal for the long-term budget 'was too high' and requires a cut of 'at least several hundred billion euros.' Berlin rejects new joint borrowing and an EU-level tax, but is ready to discuss new own resources. The goal is to reach a deal before Christmas.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
World

Europe Today: France prepares army for weekend protests, Italy expands powers

Euronews edition of 21 October 2026: France deploys the army ahead of weekend protests, the mayor of Cullen speaks of calm returning thanks to the curfew; in Strasbourg MEPs argue over the riots; in Athens teachers and students strike; a dispute over the EU budget; Witkoff talks in Oslo and his visit to Russia; the European Commission's new Arctic strategy.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
World

Le Pen's victory in the French election could change support for Ukraine and the EU budget — Euronews analysis

Marine Le Pen, leader of the National Rally, promises to cut France's contributions to the EU budget and stop funding Ukraine six months after winning the presidential election. Experts warn this could undermine the entire system of European aid to Kyiv, including a €90 billion loan. Zelensky responded that Le Pen is 'not familiar with the details,' while Meloni confirmed that support for Ukraine remains unchanged.

Otabek Yusupov
5 min read
World

Macron called the US-Russia diesel deal a 'negative signal' and urged the EU to seek new sources of budget revenue

French President Emmanuel Macron, after a European Council meeting, said that Trump's lifting of sanctions on Russian diesel will not affect global prices and 'sends a negative signal.' He also called for calm amid student protests in France, demanded progress on the EU budget's own resources, and expressed solidarity with Spain over Ceuta.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read
World

Merz says EU leaders remain deeply divided over 2028–2034 budget

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said after the second day of the EU summit in Brussels that member states still have serious disagreements over the next seven-year budget. A group led by Germany demands substantial cuts to the European Commission's proposals, while a broader group of countries advocates increased spending. Merz hopes for an agreement by the end of the year but does not rule out the talks failing.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
Economy

Negotiations on the new EU seven-year budget for 2028–2034: structure, cuts and risks

Negotiations are underway on the new EU multiannual financial framework (MFF) for 2028–2034. The European Commission's proposal reorganises the budget into three pillars, including a Competitiveness Fund, but carries risks of cuts to social programmes. Germany has joined the 'frugal' countries demanding cuts of around €200 billion, and Chancellor Merz has threatened a budget blockade. Without an agreement by 2028, funding will simply cease.

Nilufar Karimova
3 min read
World

Ireland: EU long-term budget deal possible 'before Christmas'

Ireland's Minister for European Affairs Thomas Byrne said EU countries have moved closer in negotiations on the long-term budget and, in his view, will be able to reach an agreement before Christmas, as originally planned. Disagreements persist between countries demanding cuts and a group of states defending funding for the poorest regions.

Otabek Yusupov
1 min read
World

Zelensky in Brussels: aid to Ukraine, frozen Russian assets and the EU budget crisis

On the second day of the European Union summit, Volodymyr Zelensky will discuss military aid, air defense and protection of energy infrastructure with EU leaders. Kyiv estimates the 2027 funding gap at $78 billion. The US proposed channeling €210 billion of frozen Russian assets into a mechanism controlled by Washington — Chancellor Friedrich Merz rejected the idea. EU leaders also failed to agree on the seven-year budget.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
World

EU summit fails to move the needle on seven-year budget talks: year-end deal in doubt

At the summit in Brussels, EU leaders made no progress toward an agreement on the next multiannual financial framework (MFF). The Irish presidency's compromise to cut the budget by €141 billion was largely rejected. A number of leaders, including Ulf Kristersson and Giorgia Meloni, said they do not consider the December 2026 deadline binding, while European Council President António Costa warns of the risks of pushing talks into 2027.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
Economy

EU summit fails to agree on budget of nearly 2 trillion euros

EU leaders at the summit failed to reach agreement on the draft budget for 2028–2034 worth nearly 2 trillion euros. Austerity advocates led by Germany are demanding spending cuts, Ireland proposed trimming the draft by 140 billion euros, while France insists on new Europe-wide levies. Many countries want the budget approved by the end of 2026.

Dilnoza Rahimova
2 min read
World

EU Summit: Energy Prices, Trade Deficit with China and Dispute over Seven-Year Budget

EU leaders gathered in Brussels for a two-day summit. The agenda includes rising energy prices amid the Middle East conflict, the trade imbalance with China and contentious negotiations on the 2028–2034 budget. Kaja Kallas called the US-Russia diesel deal a 'gift to Putin', Zelensky spoke of a feeling of 'betrayal' by Trump, and the FT reported a rejected American plan for frozen Russian assets.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read
World

EU Summit: Budget Talks Deadlocked, Costa Takes Charge, Leaders Clash Over Energy Prices and China Trade

At the EU summits in Brussels on 15 October, leaders failed to advance negotiations on the seven-year budget: European Council President António Costa took the talks into his own hands and will present a compromise text in the coming weeks, ahead of a special summit on 26 November. Energy became the most contentious issue: Italy and the Visegrad Group are demanding a delay of ETS2 until 2030. Trade with China and the situation around Ukraine were also discussed. At the EU summit in Brussels on October 15, leaders failed to advance negotiations on the seven-year budget: European Council President António Costa took the talks upon himself and will present a compromise text in the coming weeks ahead of a special summit on November 26. Energy became the most contentious topic: Italy and the Visegrad Group are demanding that ETS2 be postponed until 2030. Trade with China and the situation around Ukraine were also discussed.

Aziz Karimov
7 min read
World

EU Summit in Brussels: Energy Prices, Budget Dispute and a Unified Position on Ukraine

EU leaders gathered for a two-day summit in Brussels. The agenda includes gas prices at their highest since the winter of 2022, a dispute over cutting the seven-year budget by €141 billion, trade relations with China, EU enlargement and support for Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelensky will join the leaders on Friday; the draft of the final statements includes regret over Trump's decision to temporarily lift sanctions on Russian diesel.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read