World | European Union EU Budget Talks Collapse Without Deal But officials cite 'constructive' discussions By Newser Editors and Wire Services Posted Nov 23, 2012 11:27 AM CST Copied European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, left, and European Council President Herman Van Rompuy participate in a media conference after an EU summit in Brussels on Friday, Nov. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo) A European Union summit charged with agreeing on a long-term budget for the 27-nation bloc has broken up without a deal. European Council President Herman Van Rompuy, who presides over the summits, said that the national leaders had told him and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso to continue working toward consensus over the coming weeks. Van Rompuy said the "constructive discussions" at the summit meant that an agreement could be reached early next year. Barroso, too, called the talks constructive. But he added, "we are not yet at the point of reaching consensus." There is no set deadline for a deal, but the closer it gets to 2014, the tougher it will be for a smooth introduction of new programs. If there is no deal up to 2014, there would be a rollover of the 2013 budget plus a 2% increase accounting for inflation. Read These Next White House rolls with Trump's 'daddy' nickname. New Fox star, 23, misses first day after car troubles. Supreme Court ruling is a big blow to Planned Parenthood. Man accused of killing his daughters might be dead. Report an error