Live coverage: EU summit kicks off with budget deal

Having managed to reach deals on banks and the long-term budget, EU leaders have started their two-day summit somewhat relieved, as they embark on talks to tackle youth employment, finance much-needed investments and boost growth. EURACTIV obtained the draft conclusions. Read our live coverage, below.

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‘No crisis with Brussels’, says French EU minister

INTERVIEW / Ahead of an EU summit in Brussels, Thierry Repentin has dismissed as bluster the recent spate of attacks by French ministers against the European Commission. EURACTIV France reports.