French Pres. Macron: The recovery plan is an historic change in Europe

Following the statement by the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the Recovery Fund deal, French President Emmanuel Macron said that the recovery plan is an historic change in Europe.

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Summit's conclusions truly historic.

In negotiations there were difficulties.

I'm convinced that our recovery plan and budget can meet challenge of COVID-19 crisis.

The recovery plan is an historic change in Europe.

It's the first time we put these resources behind common objectives.