Italian President Sergio Mattarella
on Thursday thanked Berlin for its stance at the EU level as he
met his German counterpart Frank Walter Steinmeier in Milan.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel played in major role on bringing
about an agreement for the EU's 750-billion-euro Next Generation
EU fund to help countries recover from the economic earthquake
caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Italy is set to be the biggest beneficiary.
"I'd like to give thanks for the position Germany took at the
European level," Mattarella said.
"The consequences of the pandemic have been dramatic throughout
Europe and the EU has re-found its original inspiration and a
great sense of responsibility.
"Germany's position was decisive. Now it is necessary to
intensify our commitment within the Union".
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