Germany's Scholz urges quick implementation of EU recovery funds as infections rise

Reuters

Published Oct 06, 2020 04:16AM ET

BERLIN (Reuters) - German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday that rising coronavirus infections across Europe were underlining the need to implement the agreed 750 billion euros of recovery funds quickly.

"The new normal in times of the coronavirus pandemic requires that we remain vigilant and adapt our daily routine to the development of the pandemic," Scholz said ahead of a virtual meeting with fellow finance ministers from European Union member states.