EU Rejects Merkel-Macron Call for Talks With Putin

The transcript discusses the European leaders' meeting where Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron faced opposition regarding a potential meeting with Vladimir Putin. The majority of EU leaders felt the timing was inappropriate, especially after recent tensions with Belarus. The transcript also covers the EU's progress in COVID-19 vaccinations, aiming for herd immunity by the end of July, while addressing concerns about the Delta variant becoming dominant. There is a divide among EU countries on whether to focus on containment or reopening.

What was the main reason for the objections to the proposed meeting with Putin?

• Concerns about economic sanctions

• Timing and recent EU actions

• Geographical proximity to Russia

• Lack of communication channels

Which two leaders faced a public defeat regarding the meeting with Putin?

• Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron

• Vladimir Putin and Emmanuel Macron

• Angela Merkel and Boris Johnson

• Vladimir Putin and Boris Johnson

What percentage of European adults is expected to have at least one dose of the COVID vaccine by the end of the week?

• 80%

• 70%

• 60%

• 50%

Which variant is expected to become dominant in the EU by the end of the summer?

• Beta variant

• Delta variant

• Alpha variant

• Gamma variant

What is the main concern of some European leaders regarding the Delta variant?

• Travel restrictions

• Spread containment

• Vaccine supply

• Economic impact