World Jun 29 EU finalizing virus ‘safe list,’ U.S. unlikely to make the cut The European Union is edging toward finalizing a list of countries whose citizens will be allowed to enter Europe again in coming days, with Americans almost certain to be excluded in the short term due to the number of U.S.
World Jun 27 EU narrows down border list, US unlikely to make the cut European Union envoys are close to finalizing a list of countries whose citizens will be allowed back into Europe once it begins lifting coronavirus-linked restrictions. The United States appears almost certain not to make the list, as new infections surge.
World Jun 15 EU urges U.S. to join new Middle East peace effort European Union foreign ministers want the United States to join them in a new effort to breathe life into long-stalled peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians.
Health Jun 05 European Union wants borders free of virus restrictions by end of June The European Union's Home Affairs commissioner says Europe's free travel area should be running again by the end of the month.
Economy May 27 EU proposes 750 billion-euro coronavirus recovery fund The European Union has proposed a recovery fund worth 750 billion euros, or $825 billion, to help countries weather a painful recession triggered by the coronavirus.
Health May 13 WATCH: As new clusters emerge, WHO warns virus may be here to stay New coronavirus clusters have appeared as nations struggle to balance reopening economies with preventing a second wave of infections and deaths.
World May 06 EU warns of ‘recession of historic proportions’ this year Globally, the pandemic is expected to cause the deepest recession in living memory, with the International Monetary Fund forecasting a 3% decline this year.
World May 04 World leaders pledge billions for virus vaccine research World leaders, organizations and banks on Monday pledged 7.4 billion euros ($8 billion) for research to find a vaccine against the new coronavirus, but warned that it is just the start of an effort that must be sustained over time…
Economy Apr 23 EU agrees budget, recovery plan needed to beat virus impact European Union leaders have agreed to revamp the EU's long-term budget and set up a massive recovery fund to tackle the impact of the coronavirus and help rebuild the bloc's ravaged economies.
World Mar 17 EU to ban most foreign travelers for 30 days to curb pandemic The leaders of European Union nations have agreed to institute a travel ban that prohibits most foreigners from entering the bloc for 30 days to discourage the spread of the new coronavirus.