Italian Economy Minister Roberto
Gualtieri called for shared responsibility on Wednesday after
the Eurogroup again failed to reach a deal on the EU's response
to the economic earthquake caused by the coronavirus emergency.
After some 16 hours of talks, the Eurogroup meeting was
suspended until Thursday as countries from northern Europe
continued to oppose the call from Italy and other countries from
the south of the continent for the EU to issue euro bonds to
finance a 21st-century Marshall Plan.
"Although some progress has been made, there is still no
agreement at the Eurogroup," Gualtieri said.
"We continue to work for a European response that is up to
the COVID-19 challenge.
"It is time for common responsibility, solidarity and
courageous decisions".
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