I don’t think I need to use many words to describe what a revolutionary progress is contained in the recent Franco-German proposals.Olaf Scholz rightly spoke of Europe’s “Hamiltonian moment”. (1/5)
We can overcome the errors of the past. Whether the euro and financial crisis or the confrontations surrounding migration and displacement – all these have deepened the divides between our countries. And that danger exists this time, too. (2/5)
It is all the more important that from the outset we anchor our national measures in a European recovery programme. And that is why agreement on this and on a future budget for the next seven years will be the top priority of our Presidency. (3/5)
Europe’s prosperity in the coming decades hinges on this. And that is why it cannot focus simply on “reconstruction”. What is more, any form of reconstruction is doomed to failure if 🇪🇺 does not simultaneously become greener, more social, more digital & more innovative. (4/5)
And there’s another point that I consider important: We must not measure Europe’s strength in this crisis solely in terms of corporate profits or booming stock markets. This time, Europe’s solidarity should be tangible for all citizens. (5/5)
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