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EU recovery fund in spotlight as Merkel addresses European Parliament
It's the first visit of the German Chancellor to Brussels since Germany took the reins of the EU Council presidency. She is addressing MEPs who want a bigger role in budget talks. She is hoping to get a deal, which includes the parliament's approval, on the trillion-euro recovery package.
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Euroviews. Unlocking the potential of the social economy is one way to ensure a COVID-19 recovery ǀ View
At Caritas Europa, we urge EU institutions to approve an ambitious Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027 as soon as possible, taking into account the new socio-economic situation. As part of that, effective investments in the social economy should be mobilised.
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Euroviews. The EU’s “Green Recovery” could reward high polluters. Good data is crucial to prevent this ǀ View
The carbon border tax could fill the void in global standards for tracking and verifying greenhouse gas emissions, including methane, and could encourage further climate innovation. Accurate data will play a crucial role.
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Euroviews. The EU should learn lessons from Germany’s coronavirus protocols so life can return to normal ǀ View
Lockdown probably worked well during the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic - but not now. Lockdown probably helped China, but it does not fit all countries. We are looking forward to seeing the European Commission helping its member countries to ease their lockdowns as soon as possible.
