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 concerns did European leaders have regarding the Delta variant of COVID-19?

What differing opinions were expressed by Southern European countries regarding COVID-19 restrictions?