European Budget: France, Italy, and Poland Defend Aid Against Germany and Allies
Negotiations on the EU's next budget are deadlocked between countries supporting regional and agricultural aid, such as France, Italy, and Poland, and those urging spending control, notably Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands. Emmanuel Macron insists on an agreement before 2027.
Daniel Weiss
October 17, 2026 · 1 min read
BriefPublished (Dubai time, UTC+4) · event date: 2026-10-16
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.