German chancellor Angela Merkel and French president Emmanuel Macron welcomed Tuesday a day of “historic” for the EU after the agreement of 27 on a recovery plan post-coronavirus, during a joint press conference in Brussels. “This is a historic change in our Europe and our euro area “, said the French. “A major step has been taken. “”In two months, we have managed to build a consensus for this recovery plan unique to become a decision and thus a reality,” he said happily.
historic Day for Europe !
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) July 21, 2020
Angela Merkel is said to be “very relieved” that after difficult negotiations, the countries of Europe have shown that they ” can do together “. It is” an important signal that goes beyond Europe, “”a response to the biggest crisis of the EU since its creation,” she said.
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The head of the Spanish government, Pedro Sanchez, welcomed during a press conference separate “a big deal for Europe,” up to the qualifier of ” real Marshall plan “. After four days and four nights of the summit, the Europeans have managed to agree on a stimulus package of 750 billion euros, to be funded for the first time by a debt is common, and to revive a european economy that is grounded by the outbreak of coronavirus.
