Remarkably short letter to fellow members of EUCO - ahead of meeting in Brussels on 17/18 July.
The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed many lives across Europe and dealt a
serious blow to our economies and societies. It continues to impact our
lives. All our efforts must focus on building a sustainable recovery.
To that end, our meeting this week will be dedicated to the Multiannual
Financial Framework and the Recovery Plan.
Since our last summit in June, we have worked intensively with all of
you and taken due note of your concerns. On that basis I have put
forward a proposal to address the key difficulties and to build bridges
between the different positions. Finding agreement will require hard
work and political will on the part of all. Now is the time. A deal is
essential. We will need to find workable solutions and come to an
agreement, for the greater benefit of our citizens.
Our meeting will start on Friday at 10.00 a.m. with the traditional
exchange of views with the President of the European Parliament, David
Sassoli. We will then hold our first working session and take it from
there.
I look forward to welcoming you again in Brussels!
EUCO
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