According to AFP, the leaders of the 27 EU countries began negotiations on October 15 regarding the long-term budget for 2028 to 2034. There are major disagreements among countries over the budget size and new sources of tax revenue. France opposes significant budget cuts and is advocating for the introduction of new EU-level taxes, including on digital services, crypto assets, and online gambling, to boost shared fiscal income. The European Parliament had previously proposed exploring capital gains taxes on crypto assets as a potential new revenue source for the EU budget. EU leaders aim to reach an agreement by the end of the year, but any new tax measures require unanimous approval from all member states. https://www.(wublock123.com)/news/france-pushes-eu-crypto-asset-tax-to-cover-2trn-euro-gap-70115