EU leaders can’t agree yet on post-Brexit budget
BRUSSELS — European Union leaders are unlikely to agree this year on a new multiyear budget that will plug a huge funding gap caused by Britain’s departure from the bloc, European Council President Donald Tusk said Friday.
Speaking after a summit of EU leaders — minus Britain’s prime minister — Tusk acknowledged divisions among the 27 nations but sought to paint an upbeat picture. He said leaders approached the budget negotiations with “open minds rather than red lines” and agreed the bloc will spend more on key issues such increased defence and stemming illegal migration.
“Despite usual differences, all leaders are ready to work on the modernization of the EU budget and its policies and many are ready to contribute more to the post-2020 budget,” he said.
But not all.