German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz said, “The new normal in times of the coronavirus pandemic requires that we remain vigilant and adapt our daily routine to the development of the pandemic.”
“The sharp rise in infections also underlines the need to implement Europe’s ambitious recovery programme timely and to set the right course for Europe’s future,” adding that Germany wants to ensure that the fund is available in 2021. “It is key for the recovery that member states can use the funds when the crisis is still ongoing”.
