European Council
The President
Brussels, 15 July 2020
Dear colleagues,
On Friday, for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, we will be able to
meet again here in Brussels.
The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed many lives across Europe and dealt a serious blow
to our economies and societies. It continues to impact our lives. All our efforts must
focus on building a sustainable recovery. To that end, our meeting this week will be
dedicated to the Multiannual Financial Framework and the Recovery Plan.
Since our last Summit in June, we have worked intensively with all of you and taken due
note of your concerns. On that basis I have put forward a proposal to address the key
difficulties and to build bridges between the different positions. Finding agreement will
require hard work and political will on the part of all. Now is the time. A deal is essential.
We will need to find workable solutions and come to an agreement, for the greater benefit
of our citizens.
Our meeting will start on Friday at 10.00 a.m. with the traditional exchange of views
with the President of the European Parliament, David Sassoli. We will then hold our first
working session and take it from there.
I look forward to welcoming you again in Brussels!
C. MICHEL
Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 175 - B-1048 Bruxelles/Brussel - Belgique/België
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