Finance ministers of eurozone countries reached an “excellent accord” on fighting the pandemic-triggered recession. Europe has proven itself to be “a match” for the crisis, said French representative Bruno La Maire. After hours of talks on Thursday, representatives of 19 … Read More
PARIS (Reuters) – French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said European Union member states had agreed to mobilize 1 trillion euros to shore up the economy in response to the coronavirus crisis, in the most important economic plan in the … Read More
Euroscepticism is running high as the EU abandons the beleaguered country to its pandemic fate. Europe is heading into its most severe economic crisis for decades. Its two biggest economies — Germany and France — are already in freefall. Germany … Read More
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. Prince Charles, who is first in line to the British throne, has tested positive for coronavirus after displaying mild symptoms, his office has announced. “The Prince of … Read More
EU leaders have agreed to prevent foreigners from entering the European bloc for 30 days as they fight to contain the deadly coronavirus. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the proposal “got a lot of support by the … Read More
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced that he is extending restrictions already in place in the north. “All the measure of the red zones are now extended to all of the national territory,” Conte said at a press conference on Monday … Read More
The PM’s Europe adviser says he will unveil a draft-free trade deal before next week’s round of negotiations with Brussels. The PM’s Europe adviser David Frost and EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier will meet again in London next week The … Read More
Outpatient services at Vatican’s health clinic suspended The Vatican has reported its first coronavirus case, saying it had suspended outpatient services at its health clinic after a patient tested positive for Covid-19. The clinic inside the city-state – which has around … Read More
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Britain and the European Union kick off talks on Monday on how their relationship will shape up after Brexit, with half a trillion euros worth of annual trade and close security ties at stake in what are … Read More