Negotiations with Greece must now focus on the lifting of the debt burden, F.Hollande said in his address to the European parliament.
In a historic speech given in common with A.Merkel, the French President stated that what is needed is more Europe rather than less.
In another part of his speech, Mr. Hollande said that the Greek Prime Minister was very brave and “wanted to consult with his countrymen before agreeing to a bailout”.