EU Budget to Be `Mothership' of Recovery: Von der Leyen

The transcript discusses the European budget as a key instrument for recovery post-Corona, emphasizing its transparency and time-tested nature. It highlights the need for significant investment to rebuild the single market and the importance of truth and readiness in managing the crisis. The transcript also acknowledges past shortcomings and offers an apology for delayed responses.

What is described as a time-tested tool for cohesion and investment?

• The European budget

• The United Nations

• The World Bank

• The International Monetary Fund

What is the European budget expected to leverage for recovery?

• Tourism initiatives

• Investment to rebuild the single market

• Cultural exchanges

• Military resources

Why is it important to frontload the European budget?

• To support long-term projects

• To power investments in the crucial first years of recovery

• To increase military spending

• To fund space exploration

What is necessary to overcome a pandemic of this scale?

• Increased military presence

• Truth about numbers, science, and actions

• More cultural festivals

• Isolation from other countries

What does Europe offer in response to the delayed help to Italy?

• A military alliance

• A financial grant

• A heartfelt apology

• A new trade agreement