MFF: Why the EU might delay repayment of debts from the COVID-19 recovery fund

Delaying the repayment of debts from the NextGenerationEU fund could provide some leeway for bridging political divides in the MFF negotiations. So far, however, the European Parliament has been fully committed to new own resources.

28. April 2026
Emmanuel Macron i Zypern beim EU-Gipfel Mitte März 2026, mit dem zypriotischen Präsidenten Nikos Christodoulides
Emmanuel Macron is one of the heads of state who have spoken out in favor of a debt repayment deferral (pictured here with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides). (Europäische Union)

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Last updated: 28. April 2026