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July 23, 2020 "Today, more than ever, we are sending a signal of trust and robustness. Europe is present, it is solid and on its feet". So did the President of the European Council Charles Michel at the plenary of the European Parliament.

Answer Europe is massive, we acted quickly
"Four days and four nights was the length of complex negotiations on complex issues. We acted quickly given the urgency, this response is massive and Europe's response is stronger than that of China and the United States." So did the President of the European Council Charles Michel at the plenary of the European Parliament. "It is the first time in European history that we have agreed to mutualise the debt - he added - and it is the first time that our budget will be linked to the rule of law. I am convinced that Europe is the strength to action. It is a fair, balanced and unprecedented agreement ".

Rule of law is central to the European agenda
"The issue of the rule of law and fundamental values ​​has been discussed by the heads of state and government, but we are only at the initial stage, it is a central, vital and fundamental issue for the European agenda". President of the European Council Charles Michel.