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16 Oct 2026
Macron warns EU leaders they need budget deal before year-end, say diplomats
🇫🇮 What is said about Finland
French officials said France is not the only country heading to elections next year. They noted that Finland is also due to hold elections, which contributes to the broader concern that reaching an EU long-term budget deal will be harder if it is delayed past year-end.
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Asked about Le Pen's criticism, French officials noted that France was far from the only country heading to the polls next year. Poland, Slovakia, Italy, Greece and Finland are also due to hold elections.
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