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Rutte: Chances of EU recovery deal below 50%

17 July

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Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte told reporters on Friday that the chances of the European Union agreeing a coronavirus recovery deal at this week's meeting is "under 50%."

The Netherlands is one of the states opposing the €750 coronavirus aid package proposed by France and Germany. However, Rutte insisted he is not a "bad guy" but just wants to see reforms.

Earlier, France expressed confidence a recovery fund deal can be agreed this week, while Germany said it hopes an agreement is reached by the end of July.

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