France and Greece Advocate for Delaying EU Post-Pandemic Debt Repayment (politico.eu)

• Proposed extension for COVID-era loan repayments
• Strategic push for ongoing common EU debt issuance
• Fiscal alliance to protect economic recovery

"French President Emmanuel Macron and Greek officials have called for a delay in the repayment of post-pandemic EU loans, labeling immediate repayment as counterproductive. The leaders are pushing for structural changes to EU fiscal policy, advocating for continued reliance on joint European bonds to fund long-term strategic investments, signaling a push for greater fiscal integration."