France to Address Euro Appreciation at Upcoming EU Leaders Meeting

France plans to discuss the issue of the euro's appreciation against the dollar at the upcoming EU leaders meeting next week. According to Jin10, French President Emmanuel Macron intends to raise the topic during a closed-door session on Thursday as part of broader discussions aimed at boosting the EU's competitiveness. The recent rise in the euro against the dollar has emerged as a significant risk factor in the European Central Bank's outlook. The ECB forecasts inflation to fall below 2% this year and next. A strong euro poses challenges for exporters and may hinder economic growth, while also reducing import costs.