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Austria's Kurz on Lockdown, Virus Impact, Italy's Debt
May.12 -- Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz discusses the country's coronavirus lockdown and its impact on the economy. He also comments on Italy’s debt load and his view that Austria's neighbor, and second-biggest trading partner,...
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Report: EU To Recommend Airlines Offer Vouchers For Canceled Flights
Reuters reports the proposal is meant to satisfy both cash-strapped airlines and passengers who would otherwise demand refunds.
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Boris Johnson Wins Race to Be Next U.K. Prime Minister
Jul.23 -- Former U.K. Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson won the contest to succeed Theresa May as British Prime Minister, defeating his rival, Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt, in a ballot of Tory Party members. The election results were...
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Johnson Says U.K. Wants EU Trade Deal `Similar to Canada's'
Feb.03 -- Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the U.K. shouldn't be obliged to accept European Union rules on trade and that the government wants a "comprehensive free trade agreement similar to Canada's." He made the comments during a...
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Brexit trade talks: Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab meets Japanese Foreign Minister
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab meets Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi for trade talks as Britain leaves the European Union. Mr Raab said the UK hopes to work closely with Japan in future trade and investment following Breixt,...
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EU's Dombrovskis on Stimulus Package, G-7 Virus Response
Mar.13 -- European Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis discusses the bloc's pledge to provide widespread fiscal stimulus in response to the coronavirus outbreak. He speaks with Bloomberg’s Vonnie Quinn and Guy Johnson on...
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U.K.'s Johnson on Covid Lockdown: A Stitch in Time Saves Nine
Sep.22 -- U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson appeals to Britons to obey new restrictions and work from home where possible to prevent the spread of coronavirus, warning there are “unquestionably difficult months to come.”
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HK Becoming Replica of Mainland China Police State: Patten
Nov.11 -- Former Hong Kong Governor Christopher Patten says “we’ve seen today the snuffing out of the last remnants of democracy in Hong Kong” and discusses the status of the U.K. as a world power amid Brexit. He speaks on “Bloomberg...
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Ireland’s Donohoe on Covid Recovery Fund, Brexit Accord
Nov.03 -- Eurogroup President and Irish Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe discusses economic support to combat the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and the potential for reaching a Brexit accord this month. He speaks with Bloomberg’s...
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EU’s Dombrovskis Wants U.S. to Scrap Tariffs Over Airbus Aid
Sep.08 -- European Union Trade Commissioner Delegate Valdis Dombrovskis discusses EU trade relations with the United States and China and concerns about the U.K.’s Brexit stance. He speaks on "Bloomberg Markets: European Close."
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SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon plans second independence referendum bid
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says the Scottish Government will next week publish the "detailed democratic case for a transfer of power to enable a referendum to be put beyond legal challenge". In a message to EU citizens living in...
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EIB’s Hoyer Seeks Clarity on EU Recovery Fund ‘As Soon as Possible’
Jun.22 -- European Investment Bank President Werner Hoyer discusses his expectations for the European Union’s $750 billion coronavirus recovery package, the economic shortfalls he sees for Europe, and the EIB’s ability to financially...
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European Recovery Fund Is ‘Much Needed’ Deal, Centeno Says
Jul.13 -- Outgoing Eurogroup President Mario Centeno says he hopes leaders can close the deal as soon as this week on the European Union’s proposed recovery plan. He speaks on "Bloomberg Markets: European Close."
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Lufthansa’s Top Investor Backs $10 Billion Bailout Ahead of Vote
Jun.25 -- Deutsche Lufthansa AG’s biggest shareholder, billionaire Heinz Hermann Thiele, said he would support a $10 billion government bailout plan. Bloomberg’s Benedikt Kammel reports on "Bloomberg Markets: European Open."
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EU Gives U.K. End of Month Deadline to Amend Market Bill
Sep.10 -- The European Union has given the U.K. until the end of the month to amend the internal market bill, saying it will take legal action if Prime Minister Boris Johnson does not comply. Bloomberg’s David Merritt reports on...
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British-Irish Council express hope for a Brexit deal
Taoiseach Micheal Martin, Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford and Cabinet Office Minister Michael Cove express their hope for a Brexit trade deal during the British-Irish Council summit.
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Dombrovskis Calls for Timely, Ambitious EU Fiscal Plan
Jul.07 -- European Commission Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis says the commission's forecast for a deeper recession than previously expected highlights the need for the European Union to come to an ambitious fiscal agreement...
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China Ambassador to EU on Vaccine, H.K., Market Opening
Jun.18 -- Zhang Ming, Chinese Ambassador to the European Union, talks about development of vaccines for Covid-19, China's plan to enact new security legislation in Hong Kong, and the EU's demands for more access to the Chinese market. He...
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Dombrovskis Says Merkel-Macron Package Will Help Fill Hole in EU Economy
May.20 -- European Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis says the European Union needs to act strongly when combating the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic and predicts the EU economy will rebound rapidly next year....
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Merkel, Macron Back Plan for $543 Billion EU Crisis Recovery Fund
May.18 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed to back a plan for a $543 billion recovery fund to help the European Union as it deals with the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic....
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EU Says J&J Vaccine Benefits Outweigh Risks Despite Clots
Apr.20 -- The European Union’s drug regulator said the benefits of Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine outweighs the risks as it warned of a possible link to cases of rare blood clots. Bloomberg’s Tim Loh reports.
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EU, U.S. Reach Truce on Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
May.17 -- The European Union will temporarily suspend increases in metals tariffs that would have doubled next month on certain U.S. goods. Bloomberg’s Maria Tadeo reports.
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Britain, EU Scramble For A Deal Weeks Before Brexit Transition Ends
Fears mount over disruption to European trade and financial markets if no deal is reached.
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Michel Barnier leaves Brexit negotiations in London
The EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier did not say how Brexit negotiations went after the second day of weekend discussions. When asked if negotiators had got any closer to reaching an agreement on fishing rights while leaving for the...