# EU Tax Deadlock Threatens Future Budget | Europe News

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Podcast: [Europe News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now](https://stenobird.com/podcast/europe-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7498547)
Published: 2026-09-03T01:13:13+00:00
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European Council President António Costa is ramping up pressure on EU leaders to finalize new taxes by October, warning that without a deal, the bloc risks slashing key priorities like defense or forcing member states to pay more from their own budgets—both politically fraught options as countries clash over who bears the burden and how much Brussels should tax. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b1ec691a146d1aa0

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