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EU nations close in on $2.1 trillion budget, coronavirus recovery fund

"An extraordinary situation demands extraordinary efforts," German Chancellor Angela Merkel says

EU leaders discuss recovery from pandemic; 750 bn euros stimulus not soon

Officials have warned that another summit later this month could be needed to clinch a deal

Buyers in Europe rejoice as policymakers offer electric-car subsidies

Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Emmanuel Macron have sought to soften the coronavirus pandemic's blow to the badly hit car sector.

Germany willing to compromise on EU recovery fund, says Angela Merkel

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that Germany is willing to compromise on the European recovery fund at the upcoming summit of the European Union (EU) leaders

German Chancellor Angela Merkel declines to comment on her successor

Angela Merkel refused to comment on Bavarian Minister President Markus Soeder's purported candidacy to succeed her as German chancellor

Germany to become first major economy to phase out coal, nuclear power

Bills approved by both houses of parliament Friday envision shutting down the last coal-fired power plant by 2038

Covd-19: Merkel, Macron demonstrate unity over post-pandemic EU recovery

After holding a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, Chancellor Angela Merkel said Germany would spearhead efforts to ensure an effective post-pandemic EU recovery

Coronavirus updates in pictures: Top 10 latest news from across the world

Worldwide, more than 9 million people have been infected by the virus, of whom 4 million have recovered, and over 400,000 have died, according to Worldometer data

Expand 'outdated' G7 bloc to include India: US President Donald Trump

Trump has been over the weeks suggesting that there is 'no greater example' of reopening amid the COVID-19 pandemic than holding an in-person G7 summit in America by the end of June

World coronavirus dispatch: Some countries resume international travel

From Russia and Brazil becoming new epicentres, Hong Kong seeing new infections after 24-day clean sheet, and Chinese merchants taking to livestreaming - read these and more in today's world dispatch

World coronavirus dispatch: Will Covid-19 end up becoming a seasonal flu?

From more and more companies scrapping their financial outlooks, to the success of Australia, New Zealand and Germany in stopping the spread of the virus - read these and more in today's digest

Prepare for a Second Wave

As with the Spanish flu, the world must be ready for a second and third wave as this start-stop-start-stop response plays out

Openness and leadership

By allowing time for preparation by individuals, companies and local governments, the many issues with the lockdown could have been avoided

Coronavirus outbreak: India tally jumps to 2,547 with 478 new cases

The number of active cases stands at 2,322, while 162 people were either cured or discharged and one had migrated, the ministry stated.

Coronavirus impact: Recession in Germany unavoidable, say economic advisors

Germany will not ease measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus before at least April 20, Chancellor Angela Merkel's chief of staff said

Germany will not ease lockdown until at least April 20, says report

Germany in mid March closed schools, shops, restaurants, playgrounds and sports facilities and many companies have stopped production to help slow the spread of the disease.

German economy may shrink by 10% in 2020 due to coronavirus: Economists

The industrial sector would be hit harder with an 18% decline, the German Economic Institute pointed out.

Coronavirus cases in the world rise to 200,000; borders jammed in Europe

The number of people infected worldwide crested the 200,000 mark and deaths topped 8,000, with the number of people now recovered at more than 82,000

European Union imposes entry ban for 30 days over coronavirus, says Merkel

Member states "agreed to impose an entry ban" into the bloc, with only nationals of EFTA countries and Britain exempt from the restriction, said Merkel

France to allow some Huawei's equipment in its 5G network: Report

Up to now, sources close to the French telecoms industry have said they fear Huawei will be barred in practice even if no formal ban is announced.