Negotiations on the European Union’s next budget remain at an impasse, reports France 24 on Thursday, October 16, 2026.
On one side, countries like France, Italy, and Poland defend the continuation of regional funds and support from the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). On the other side, Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands advocate for spending restraint.
These differences complicate discussions among the Twenty-Seven, while Emmanuel Macron calls for an agreement before 2027.