Coronavirus
UK dependent on EU for corona drug
Future supplies of Remdesivir will only be available to the UK if it orders via an EU agreement.
Coronavirus
Stories linked to Covid-19
Brexit
Why the UK should care about the EU’s €1.85 trillion recovery fund
The EU is gathering together trillions to cope with the economic impact of coronavirus. The UK won’t have to contribute, but it also won’t benefit.
Coronavirus
We’re all going on a summer holiday (but not like any other)
Are we really going on holiday this summer? The EU has published guidance on opening up tourism and transport in Europe. But the coronavirus reality is not going away any time soon.
Coronavirus
Poland “playing with marked cards”
Hollow victory for Poland’s opposition as election delay is unlikely to make a difference. Meanwhile, under the cover of coronavirus, the government is threatening to roll back abortion and gay rights laws.
Coronavirus
Dutch tulip sales down, but possible first blooms of recovery ahead
Dutch tulip sales are down nearly a third on last year, but the industry thinks it can see the first blooms of recovery on the horizon.
Coronavirus
Different directions over coronavirus apps
European countries are taking at least three different approaches to coronavirus contact tracing apps. Governments, health authorities, the EU, privacy campaigners and tech giants are all involved. Yet, three months after the first case in Europe, there’s no app ready to download. The idea sounds simple: if you have coronavirus Read more…
Coronavirus
Where is Merkel?
Coronavirus is a global crisis. But where is the leadership? Who is going to co-ordinate a global response? So far no one has stepped up.