Macron warns EU leaders must agree on budget before year-end

French President Emmanuel Macron urged European Union leaders to finalize the bloc's next long-term budget before the year's end. He warned that delays would render an agreement politically unfeasible from January onwards. Macron also commented that a diesel deal between Russia and the United States sends an unfavorable signal.

This push for budgetary consensus comes as several member states face upcoming elections. The successful negotiation of the EU's financial framework is crucial for funding its policies and maintaining institutional stability amidst geopolitical shifts.