| Welcome to the Brussels Edition, Bloomberg's daily briefing on what matters most in the heart of the European Union. At the end of an excruciatingly long and acrimonious summit, Europe's exhausted leaders finally agreed to co-finance their economic recovery efforts. In typical EU fashion, compromises and trade-offs left the final package short on ambition compared with initial proposals. Grants intended to boost research, finance the transition to a low-carbon economy and shield healthcare systems were cut. Still, a unanimous decision to let the EU's executive arm issue debt on behalf of the entire bloc is a decisive step forward in the European integration process. And, crucially, it may offer just enough reassurance to financial markets to allow the leaders who negotiated the package to enjoy a relatively quiet summer. — Nikos Chrysoloras and John Ainger What's Happening Buoyant Markets | The euro rallied to a four-month high on the prospect of a deal, and the move could extend should the region's economy start to outperform the U.S. Italy's bonds — pummeled at the height of the crisis in March — surged, showing risk may be dissipating from the bloc. Virus Update | There's some good news on the hunt for a coronavirus vaccine. A widely-watched one the University of Oxford is developing with AstraZeneca showed promising results in early human testing, while Moderna released results showing its inoculation increased virus-fighting antibodies. Here's the latest. Brexit Trade | After leaving the EU at the end of the year, Britain will have to renegotiate trade deals it enjoyed as a member of the bloc. Boris Johnson faces a rebellion from members of his Conservative Party seeking to give Parliament a veto on new agreements. Wirecard Woe | German Chancellor Angela Merkel promoted Wirecard during a state visit to China, the latest revelation about the government's links with the fallen tech darling. Opposition lawmakers are threatening a parliamentary investigation. Here's the background. In Case You Missed It WTO Leadership | There's a frontrunner in the race to lead the World Trade Organization. After the eight candidates wined and dined delegates and made their case for why they're best placed to right a sinking ship, it looks like Kenya's nominee, Amina Mohamed, ticks all the boxes. Air Combat | The U.K. and Sweden moved a step closer to jointly developing a combat air system, allaying fears that Brexit may stifle cross-border defense cooperation. The decision follows a memorandum of understanding signed 12 months ago. Good Halloumi | A battle over a trademark for halloumi is maturing in a London court.The Foundation for the Protection of the Traditional Cheese of Cyprus is challenging the ability of a Hungarian dairy company, Babel Sajt Kft, to register a trademark named "Hadjú Halloumi." Wrong Pallets | They've played a boring but essential role in business for almost a century. Now, a shortage of wooden pallets threatens to derail Britain's cross-border trade with the EU after Brexit. Here's why. Chart of the Day  French business starts surged in June, quickly returning to pre-crisis levels after a slump during the lockdown. The figures also showed how the coronavirus pandemic could change the shape of the economy, with a particularly strong surge in the number of new fast-food companies and home delivery services. Today's Agenda All times CET. - 12 p.m. Press conference after German Foreign Minister Maas meets Greek counterpart Dendias in Athens
Like the Brussels Edition? Don't keep it to yourself. Colleagues and friends can sign up here. We also publish the Brexit Bulletin, a daily briefing on the latest on the U.K.'s departure from the EU. For even more: Subscribe to Bloomberg All Access for full global news coverage and two in-depth daily newsletters, The Bloomberg Open and The Bloomberg Close. How are we doing? We want to hear what you think about this newsletter. Let our Brussels bureau chief know. | 
⋮↠〖*HDvideo~〗 2020 Spycies: Dos espías rebeldes Película Completa En Línea released 2020. story: Vladimir y Hector, dos agentes secretos d...
Post a Comment