- Macron: The only way to increase the EU's common budget is common issuance of debt.
- French President Macron advocates for increased EU common debt issuance to boost the EU's budget.
- Macron's proposal aims to fund investments in green and digital technologies, defense, and security, with an estimated need of €1.2 trillion annually.
- This is not a new proposal; Macron has been calling for more joint debt, including through eurobonds, for some time.
- The idea faces resistance from some Northern European countries, including Germany, who cite concerns about national budget deficits.
- Macron suggests issuing eurobonds on global markets, potentially capitalizing on the attractiveness of EU democracies compared to the US.
Macron: The only way to increase the EU's common budget is common issuance of debt.
Feb 11, 2026, 3:59:20 PM UTC(7 hours ago)
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MACRON: THE ONLY WAY TO INCREASE THE EU'S COMMON BUDGET IS COMMON ISSUANCE OF DEBT
