France warns it will not support the next EU budget without new sources of revenue

The French government announced on October 13 that it will withhold support for the upcoming European Union budget unless it includes provisions for new revenue sources. Paris maintains that these additional funding mechanisms are necessary to cover expenditures and prevent an increase in national contributions to the bloc.

Separately, the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, reported that the state experienced a 40% decline in revenue during the first quarter of 2026. This economic downturn is attributed to the ongoing regional war, though the Emir stated that essential public services have remained unaffected by the fiscal shortfall.