Coalition talks enter their final week as budget deadline nears
Negotiators say three sticking points remain before a governing agreement can be signed.
Negotiating teams met again on Monday, with officials describing the mood as constructive but slow.
The budget deadline gives both sides a hard limit, and neither wants to be blamed for missing it.
A final text is expected to be circulated to party members before any signing ceremony.
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