European Commission Announcing Multi-Billion Covid Recovery Plan

An Ireland South MEP says it will almost match the previous package.

The European Commission will today announce a multi-billion euro recovery plan from the Covid-19 pandemic. 

President Ursula von der Leyen will outline the 500 billion euro package in the European Parliament in the afternoon. 

Members states have already agreed a 540 billion euro package. 

Ireland South MEP Seán Kelly says today's announcement will almost match that:

The Fine Gael rep is welcoming the plan - but says it's not guaranteed all EU countries will approve it:

Meanwhile, Green Party MEP for Ireland South Grace O'Sullivan doesn't believe the plan will lead to more austerity:

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