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How Covid-19 disrupted the EU's integration
Oped, Melvyn Krauss, Published on 03/12/2020
» The second wave of Covid-19 infections has struck Europe harder than many expected. The hope of a V-shaped recovery has been replaced by the fear of a double-dip recession, implying that there will be no quick return to normal European Union budget rules. More worryingly, Europe now finds itself forced into a tradeoff between two objectives, both of which are critical to its long-term viability as a supranational political and economic bloc. Now more than ever, the EU's commitment to the rule of law appears to be on the chopping block.
EU regulator to decide on Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 jab first
AFP, Published on 01/12/2020
» FRANKFURT AM MAIN - Europe's medicines regulator said Tuesday it would decide by December 29 whether to grant emergency approval to a Covid-19 vaccine developed by Germany's BioNTech and its US partner Pfizer, ahead of a rival treatment from Moderna.
Sticking points as post-Brexit talks enter final phase
AFP, Published on 28/11/2020
» BRUSSELS - Negotiations between Britain and Europe on their post-Brexit trade relationship are at a critical moment, with a deal needed within days if it is to be ratified this year.
German vaccine maker gives hope as US virus deaths top 250,000
AFP, Published on 20/11/2020
» FRANKFURT AM MAIN - The German maker of a top coronavirus vaccine said on Friday its jab could be delivered as early as December, offering more promising news even as virus deaths in the world's worst affected country, the United States, passed a quarter of a million.
Pound seen falling 5% if UK trade talks with EU go nowhere
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/11/2020
» The pound, a barometer for markets through four years of Brexit twists and turns, will probably weaken by 5% if the U.K. and European Union fail to reach a trade agreement.
British PM self-isolating after contact tests positive for Covid
AFP, Published on 16/11/2020
» LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is self-isolating after someone he was in contact with tested positive for the coronavirus, a spokesman said Sunday.
Feuding in Downing Street as UK faces Covid, Brexit challenges
AFP, Published on 16/11/2020
» LONDON: As British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces the challenges of soaring virus deaths and looming Brexit talks, two of his closest aides have resigned amid reports of bitter infighting.
UK PM's top aide Cummings set to quit: BBC
AFP, Published on 13/11/2020
» LONDON - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's chief adviser Dominic Cummings is poised to quit by the end of the year, the BBC said, as a power struggle at the heart of government became public this week.
Thailand remains 43rd in IMD ranking
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 13/11/2020
» Thailand remained 43rd out of 63 economies in the talent competitiveness ranking by the Institute for Management Development (IMD), pressured by a decline in public expenditure on education and labour force growth.
'Lockdown' is Collins Dictionary Word of the Year
AFP, Published on 10/11/2020
» LONDON - Collins Dictionary said on Tuesday that "lockdown" is its Word of The Year in 2020 following a dramatic increase in usage during the spread of Covid-19.