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Overconsumption is driving the climate crisis, warn scientists

We should be "challenging the notion that riches, and those who possess them, are inherently good”.

Israel

Israel: Tel Aviv protest targets Netanyahu over COVID-19 economic aid

Protesters accuse the Israeli prime minister of failing to address economic woes brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.

Germany

Germany's EU Presidency rejects private sponsors to show 'integrity'

The practice of obtaining sponsorship from private companies to organise the rotating presidency of the EU was brought to light by a complaint to the European Ombudsman who called the member countries of the European Council to order.

Economy

Decision day in the race for Eurogroup presidency

Whoever wins the post will is taking over at a time of economic turmoil, as fresh economic forecasts show an even deeper recession than anticipated.

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Hong Kong's new business and cultural normal

In partnership with Hong Kong

As the world struggles with the coronavirus pandemic, Spotlight explores how Hong Kong's start-up and cultural scene is adapting.

Economy

EU to experience 'even deeper recession' than anticipated

The European Commission announced that the euro area economy will contract by 8.7%, as the lifting of lockdown measures has been more gradual than expected.

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Lifting lockdowns, innovating against COVID and staycation trends

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Business Line looks at why ending lockdown in the UK may not save some businesses; a Dubai-based initiative to help innovators get their COVID-fighting technologies to market; and, how an unexpected eco-staycation trend in Italy could provide a welcome boost to local business.

United Kingdom

'Build build build!': Boris Johnson sets out 'new deal' for UK economy

Boris Johnson delivers a speech outlining his government's plans for nationwide economic recovery after lockdown due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Syria

'Economic terrorism': Will new US sanctions on Syria bring down Assad?

The Syrian economy is already melting down. Now the toughest US sanctions yet target anyone who does business with the Assad government.

France

Macron hails 'first victory' against COVID-19, reopens French borders

In a live televised address from the Elysee Palace, Macron announced that the whole of mainland France is now in the so-called "green zone" including the Ile de France region.

Belgium

What is it like going to a restaurant amid the COVID-19 pandemic?

Euronews' political editor Darren McCaffrey on how COVID-19 has changed the restaurant experience in Brussels.

World News

COVID-19 economic impact to be 'unprecedented and long-lasting': OECD

The organisation forecasts a global recession of 6% in 2020 if the pandemic remains under control and of 7.6% if there's a second wave.

World News

EU saw sharpest GDP fall in more than a decade during lockdowns

Data released by eurostat shows a drop in GDP and employment across Europe - but one economist says it is too early to extrapolate trends from the numbers.

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Italian tour guides protest lack of economic support

Tour guides in Rome organised a flash mob in front of the Pantheon and a sit-in outside the Italian Parliament on Tuesday, in protest at what they see as a lack of government support for the tourism sector.

World News

Scientists suggest 'rolling lockdowns' to protect health and economies

It doesn’t sound like the kind of roller coaster anyone would like to go on – but what if to save their economies, some nations just went in and out of lockdown?

World News

Bentley and Bombardier announce thousands of job cuts

Both cited the coronavirus crisis as a factor and it comes hot on the heels of other grim news regarding the economy.

Germany

Germany announces €130 billion stimulus package as unemployment rises

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said her left-right coalition has come up with a "bold response" that will boost consumer spending, invest in innovation and ease the financial strain on citizens.

Spain

Nissan shuts Barcelona plant as COVID-19 drives car giant into the red

Spain's government urged the Japanese car giant to reconsider, saying its decision would cost 3,000 jobs.

Economy

EU's financial 'firepower' is 1.85 trillion with 750bn for COVID fund

Of the 750 billion euro recovery fund, the 500 billion euros would be given to EU countries as grants, the remaining 250 billion euros would be available as loans."

Europe News

EU countries split over size and conditions for coronavirus recovery

As the European Commission prepares to announce its recovery fund and new EU budget to help the economy rebound from the pandemic, the 'frugal four' have called for Brussels to be 'realistic' on the size and conditions for funding.