How has the more than €600 billion recovery plan revitalised Europe?
In 2020, the EU member states agreed on a €750 billion post-Covid recovery plan known as NextGenerationEU.
France 24 reports that in 2020, the EU member states agreed on a €750 billion post-Covid recovery plan known as NextGenerationEU.
This programme, for which the Commission will have disbursed €634 billion by the end of the year, is coming to an end. Out of Belgium's €5.3 billion recovery plan, more than half has been allocated to the green transition.
This world story centres on Belgium. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Europe, EU and NextGenerationEU.
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