European Union leaders have failed to agree on a new, seven-year budget after Britain and the Netherlands rejected a deal that had the support of almost all other member states, including Ireland. French president Jacques Chirac insisted yesterday morning that farm spending was not negotiable but as the day progressed, he abandoned his demand that Britain's rebate should be phased out completely. Mr Chirac wants a special summit to discuss major issues facing the EU next year, after the end of Britain's EU presidency.
6/17/05
Irish Times Article - EU Summit fails to agree on new EU budget
Irish Times ArticleEU Summit fails to agree on new EU budget
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