Eurobonds, Finally - Germany and France Propose New Support for the EU Economy
Eurobonds, Finally - Germany and France Propose New Support for the EU Economy
Author(s): Sebastian Płóciennik
Subject(s): Politics, Economic policy, International relations/trade, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment, Fiscal Politics / Budgeting
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Eurobonds; EU; Germany; France; Economy;
Summary/Abstract: On 18 May, France and Germany presented their initiative to finance economic recovery in the EU after the COVID-19 crisis by issuing joint bonds. This is a chance for a breakthrough in the ongoing dispute over support methods for pandemic-hit economies. France and Germany also sent a political signal: the Elysian alliance still wants to play a leading role in the EU.
Series: PISM Spotlight
- Page Count: 2
- Publication Year: 2020
- Language: English
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