Two of parliament's lead negotiators told EUobserver that they are not impressed by calls from some member states to 'do more while calling for a weaker budget'

The Irish EU-presidency has prepared a document hoping to “aid consideration” and smooth over differences that have gridlocked negotiations since June.

Two of parliament's lead negotiators told EUobserver that they are not impressed by calls from some member states to 'do more while calling for a weaker budget'