All attention at the EU summit Friday in Brussels should focus on sustainable recovery from the corona crisis in Europe. “A deal is essential. This is the moment, ‘writes EU President Charles Michel in his invitation letter to the 27 heads of government and heads of state.
They will meet in Brussels on Friday to negotiate the EU’s multi-annual budget (MFF) from 2021 to 2027 and the related EUR 750 billion recovery fund.
“The Covid-19 pandemic has claimed many lives in Europe and dealt a serious blow to our economy and society,” said Michel. “All our efforts must focus on building sustainable recovery. That is why our meeting this week is devoted to the MFF and the recovery plan. “
Last Friday, after weeks of intensive consultation with Chancellor Angela Merkel, Prime Minister Mark Rutte and other key players, Michel presented a compromise proposal ‘to build bridges between the different positions’.
Finding an agreement will require hard work and political will from everyone. This is the time. A deal is essential. We need to find workable solutions that benefit our citizens, ”said Michel.
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