South will receive too much and CEE region too little according to Varga
Outcry ensues
European Council approves conclusions
For 2021-2027 period
Two-thirds will be non-refundable subsidy
Makes five recommendations
European Commission publishes Spring 2020 Economic Forecast
Coronavirus Global Response pledging marathon starts on Monday
Up to 5,000 companies could benefit amidst coronavirus crisis
For companies, with public guarantees on loans
To households and businesses in the EU
EU 27 GDP projected to decrease 10% this year
EU to pool testing resources
European Commission sets up common criteria
This time until 15 May
Programme aimed mainly at SMEs
Second half of pre-financing arrives to combat COVID-19
To guarantee EUR 8 bn in funding to 100,000 businesses
No country should be left behind
Exclusive oped by European Commission President on European solidarity