As Germany assumed the rotating presidency of the European Union, Angela Merkel delivered her vision for her role in the coming months at a press conference on Wednesday July 8. For the German Chancellor, the severity of the economic crisis due to the coronavirus requires that a compromise on recovery be found this summer.

"It is in our interest to help the regions most affected by the epidemic," said Angela Merkel. "We want Europe to come out of it more united and stronger," she added, saying that the fight against the coronavirus would shape the six months of this presidency.

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