Macron Puts France in New Nationwide Lockdown

The video discusses the varied use of the term 'lockdown' across Europe, focusing on France's strict measures compared to Germany's more lenient approach. It highlights the economic challenges faced by Italy and Spain, emphasizing their reliance on recovery funds. The discussion also covers the pressure on the European Parliament to finalize the budget and recovery plans amid a second wave of COVID-19.

What was the situation in Spain regarding the handling of the pandemic according to the speaker?

What is the significance of the European recovery fund as discussed in the text?