EU hopes to heal rifts in debate on post-virus plan
Europe's scattergun approach to the coronavirus epidemic has called into question the EU's ability to rise to the challenge, but Brussels hopes its economic recovery plan will mark a turning point
Battle ahead for EU’s 750-bn-euro recovery plan
European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen has proposed a 750-billion-euro post-virus recovery fund for Europe and urged sceptical member states to back it.
EU foreign ministers: Borders open for holidaymakers by summer
Several European Foreign Ministers had an online meeting to discuss some of the procedures and precautions to be considered before the upcoming summer tourist season in Europe in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic.
UK holds firm on Brexit extension despite coronavirus
Despite the deadlock in post-Brexit EU trade talks and the coronavirus disruption, London still refuses to consider delaying a December deadline -- and the outbreak may even have toughened its stance
EU moves to nudge open internal borders
Several countries announced plans to ease controls with neighbours by mid-June, while the European Union's executive issued guidelines for safe summer travel.
EU vows virus help for Balkans and warns against China
The EU has vowed to support its Balkan neighbours against the coronavirus but warned them to be grateful for the help, after China's "mask diplomacy" made inroads in the region
Europe’s ‘historic’ recession threatens eurozone survival
The EU has forecast that the eurozone economy will contract by a staggering 7.7 percent in 2020, warning the wreckage from the coronavirus outbreak could endanger the single currency
EU aims to raise 7.5 billion euros for global coronavirus vaccine
Collective global efforts are now being made to find and fund a coronavirus vaccine. The European Commission alone is aiming at raising at least 7.5 billion euros.
Europe races to shield virus-hit firms from bargain hunters
Fears corporate raiders could use the coronavirus crisis to swoop on European firms were perhaps best exemplified by Donald Trump's alleged bid for a German biotech firm working on a vaccine
EU green-lights 550-million state loan for German airline Condor
The aid package aims to compensate for some of the damage Condor has sustained during the coronavirus pandemic and to support the company in these difficult times.