EU deal on recovery is possible and a necessity: French minister

Reuters , Monday 20 Jul 2020

Le Maire also told French BFM TV that the future of Europe in the 21st century was at stake

French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Monday an agreement on a recovery plan at the European Council meeting in Brussels was possible and a necessity.

Le Maire also told French BFM TV that the future of Europe in the 21st century was at stake.

"An agreement is possible. An agreement is a necessity", Le Maire said.

EU leaders stood at an impasse on Monday after three days of haggling over a plan to revive economies throttled by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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