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April 20, 2020 "Germany not only wants to be in solidarity, but it will be. But it must be in the framework of current European treaties, and with a look at all European states". Angela Merkel said in Berlin, answering a question about Thursday's European Council and pressure on Eurobonds. "I always say that things cannot go well in Germany if they don't go well in Europe," he added.

We can talk about new treaties but it takes 2-3 years
"We can also discuss new treaties, but it takes two three years to find solutions. And in this pandemic we need fast solutions". Chancellor Angela Merkel said so, answering a question about the European Council next Thursday, and about pressure on Eurobonds.

Rapid responses, changes in the area covered
"Rapid responses" are needed for the countries most affected by the coronavirus, said Angela Merkel, adding that "it is clear that we are talking about a pandemic and not errors in economic management" of the various national budgets.

"I have always said that our beacon is solidarity and that Germany will be fine if all of Europe is fine, and it pains me to always stress it," said the Chancellor.   

At EU level "we already have a 500 billion package negotiated by the finance ministers," Merkel underlined that "the EU budget will certainly not be as we expected, and this applies to everyone, but the changes will be considered in the 'scope of the treaties, while we now need quick answers. "