This is what you need to know: European leaders are negotiating a proposed rescue package of 750 billion euros ($ 860 billion) to support member countries facing the economic collapse caused by the pandemic.Credit…Photo of the Francisco Seco pool Markets were rising on Monday, reflecting some confidence that European leaders …
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What’s happening: Talks in Brussels about a € 750 billion ($ 859 billion) aid package lasted until its fourth day on Monday, as the frugal northern countries stood firm by limiting the proportion of subsidies in the combination, instead of loans. The conditions that would be attached to the financing …
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