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Spain’s Use of EU Covid Funds for Pensions Sparks Outrage in Germany, Netherlands

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Spain's alleged misuse of €10 billion in EU post-Covid recovery funds for pensions sparks outrage in Germany and the Netherlands, reigniting criticism of joint EU debt and sparking debate over fund transparency and controls.

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EU Recovery Funds

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