Thursday, June 30, 2005

UK to push for deal on EU budget



Foreign Secretary Jack Straw says drawing up a "rational budget" will be a key part of the UK agenda as it takes over the presidency of the EU. Mr Straw said he hoped financial agreement could be reached by the end of the year. European Commission president José Barroso said a deal would "not be easy" and that leaders needed to compromise.

More: BBC News

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