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Martin Schulz: "I can live with the result and I have to fight for the result" (Photo: consilium.europa.eu)

Deal on longterm EU budget after last-minute talks

EU negotiators Thursday reached a last-minute political agreement on the 2014-2020 budget, sparing the EU the embarrassing prospect of hosting a jobs-focused summit without being able to commit money to fighting unemployment.

Following torturous negotiations over recent weeks, officials announced a breakthrough just hours before leaders come to Brussels for their June summit.

"This is a good deal for Europe," said European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso.

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Martin Schulz: "I can live with the result and I have to fight for the result" (Photo: consilium.europa.eu)

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