EU Leaders Clash Over Trillion-Euro Budget Amid Election Concerns

• EU leaders are in conflict over the bloc's next long-term budget.
• The 27-nation European Union aims for an agreement by Christmas.
• Concerns exist that potential Eurosceptic wins in upcoming elections could derail future deal-making.
• The French presidential election is a key concern for the EU leaders.
• The bloc is under pressure to finalize a deal before several high-stakes elections next year.