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Euro Banknotes Safe To Touch Despite Coronavirus: ECB

Euro banknotes safe to touch despite coronavirus: ECB

EU Worried About Medical Supplies After Chinese Threats, Softened Criticism: Reports

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A report issued by the European External Action Service, concerning Chinese disinformation surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, was edited to soften criticism against the Communist superpower.

Brexit Talks Resume Under Coronavirus Cloud

The coronavirus pandemic is making it increasingly unlikely that Britain and the EU can reach a trade deal by the end of the year

Brexit talks resume under coronavirus cloud

EU finance ministers hold a video conference -- they have struggle to reach consensus over an economic coronavirus response

EU Rescue Talks Fail As Netherlands Blocks Virus Compromise

Bickering EU finance ministers were unable to bridge differences on how to rebuild their economies after coronavirus, with a North-versus-South split that recalled the worst days of the eurozone debt crisis.

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The major US internet services are working jointly to stem misinformation about the coronavirus pandemic

European Union Asks Netflix, Streaming Services To Lower Video Quality During COVID-19 Panic

European Commissioner Thierry Breton asked streaming services to lower video quality to ensure internet continues working during coronavirus pandemic.

"I'm as well as I can be, strictly confined to my home," Barnier said. "Morale is good"

EU's Barnier Has Coronavirus, Threatening Brexit Talks

EU's Barnier has coronavirus, threatening Brexit talks

Stocks in Japan bounced after the ECB intervention

ECB's Monetary Bazooka Peps Up Asian Stocks

ECB's monetary bazooka peps up Asian stocks

The so-called Pandemic Emergency Purchase Programme comes just six days after the ECB unveiled a big-bank stimulus package that failed to calm nervous markets

ECB Brings 750 Bn Euro Bazooka To Virus Fightback

ECB brings 750 bn euro bazooka to virus fightback

Medical workers wearing a face make and protection gear tend to a patient inside the new coronavirus intensive care unit of the Brescia Poliambulanza hospital as the town saw the country's highest daily rise in case numbers

Coronavirus Disinformation Campaign: Russian Agents Trying To Sow Confusion And Distrust In The West

The EU says Moscow has been trying to promote confusion around the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe.

With the COVID-19 virus having forced several EU states into lockdown, the EU is also having to use video-conferencing as a means of keeping business going without actually having to meet up -- though diplomats wonder if the bloc will be able to cope

Brussels Calling: Can The EU Be Run By Videolink?

Brussels calling: Can the EU be run by videolink?

Is Michel Barnier showing his hand too early? Some think so

Barnier Shows 'Ambitious' Draft UK Deal To EU Members

Barnier shows 'ambitious' draft UK deal to EU members

All will be revealed Wednesday

Britain's Post-Brexit Budget To Combat Virus Fallout

Britain's post-Brexit budget to combat virus fallout

Airlines struggling with a collapse in bookings because of the new coronavirus have taken to flying empty planes to keep their airport slots

EU To Stop 'Ghost Flights' In Coronavirus Fightback

EU to stop 'ghost flights' in coronavirus fightback

European Parliament President David Sassoli says he is self-isolating at home "by precaution" after recently returning from Italy

European Parliament Speaker Self-isolates After Italy Visit

European Parliament speaker self-isolates after Italy visit

'Whatever it takes' or 'wait-and-see'?

Cornered ECB Faces High Expectations For Virus Response

Cornered ECB faces high expectations for virus response

European Central Bank (ECB) chief Christine Lagarde is under pressure to match action by the US Federal Reserve and other central banks

Out Of Ammo? ECB On The Spot In Coronavirus Fightback

Out of ammo? ECB on the spot in coronavirus fightback

Thousands of migrants have massed at the Greek border since Turkey said last week it would no longer prevent them from entering EuropeMigrants and refugees clashed with Greek police on the Turkish border on March 4, 2020, as they resumed efforts to ent

Turkey Demands EU Help In Syria, Denies Using Migrants As Blackmail

Turkey demands EU help in Syria, denies using migrants as blackmail

Private cars are the most used means of transport in Luxembourg, but the government is hoping to change that with the new free ride policy

Luxembourg Becomes First Country With Free Public Transport

Luxembourg becomes first country with free public transport

Agreeing common standards with the EU is a question of 'pragmatism' and not 'sovereignty', according to Michel Barnier

UK Must Accept 'Common' Standards For Deal With EU: Barnier

UK must accept 'common' standards for deal with EU: Barnier

France is leading a small group of countries demanding that European vessels maintain open access to British waters that are particularly rich in fish stocks

EU Envoys Meet To Seal Brexit Talks Red Lines

EU envoys meet to seal Brexit talks red lines

Britain will return to a blue and gold passport design after the country leaves the European Union

Post-Brexit U.K. Passports Made In Poland By French-Dutch Firm

The new batch of post-Brexit UK passports will be made in Poland.

After a night of tough talks, leaders and diplomats poured doubt on the chances of reaching an agreement at this summit for the EU's seven-year post-Brexit budget

EU Budget Summit Ends With No Deal

EU budget summit ends with no deal

North Macedonia's Foreign Minister Nikola Dimitrov (L) was among Balkan nation leaders who met European Council President Charles Michel for talks

EU In 'Frank' Talks With Balkan Nations Seeking Membership

EU in 'frank' talks with Balkan nations seeking membership

France's President Emmanuel Macron has long pushed for an ambitious overhaul of the European Union in response to Britain's departure from the bloc

France 'Impatient' Over Lack Of German Drive To Reform EU: Macron

France 'impatient' over lack of German drive to reform EU: Macron

European Council President Charles Michel has taken charge of the EU budget debate but officials admit next week's summit will see fierce debate

New Budget Plan Sets Stage For EU Summit Battle

New budget plan sets stage for EU summit battle

Christine Lagarde, the new chief of the European Central Bank (ECB), wore an owl pendant to a recent news conference where she said she doesn't want to be a policy hawk or dove, but would rather be known for wisdom like an owl

Owl-right Start For ECB's Lagarde In First 100 Days

Owl-right start for ECB's Lagarde in first 100 days

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