George Soros says coronavirus may spell the end of the EU

George Soros says coronavirus may spell the end of the EU and Brussels may have to directly tax citizens George Soros believes perpetual bonds could keep EU afloat during pandemic Perpetual bonds are bonds that can’t be redeemed but provide regular payments To fund these bonds, EU may need to directly tax citizens of its member … Read more

New rules for post-coronavirus air travel are announced

Under the new measures from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), anyone who is not travelling or working in an airport will be not be allowed inside the terminal, meaning people will have to say goodbye to loved ones outside. Once inside, travellers will also be expected to take precautions, such as wearing face … Read more

Coalition of 62 countries backs Scott Morrison’s push for an independent inquiry into COVID-19

A coalition of 62 nations will support Australia’s call for an independent probe into the origins of coronavirus. The new resolution demands an independent investigation into the international response to the pandemic and the actions of the World Health Organisation.  It is backed by the entire 27-member European Union along with New Zealand, Indonesia, Japan, the … Read more

Serbia sends army to border with Croatia to ‘secure’ three migrants camps holding 1,500

Serbia sends the army to its border with Croatia to ‘secure’ three camps holding 1,500 migrants trying to reach the EU amid claims of ‘harassment’ against local people Serbian Defence Ministry deployed army to a town near the border with Croatia Told to ‘secure’ three migrant camps housing some 1,500 people near Sid President Vucic … Read more

EU could SUE UK for not exempting all 26 nations amid confusion over Covid-19 checks

How many more countries will be exempted from quarantine? EU could SUE UK for not exempting all 26 nations amid confusion over Covid-19 checks on travellers The UK’s latest move could see the European Union take strong legal action  EU wants Britain to exempt all 26 nations from covid-19 checks, not just France Eurosceptics have … Read more

Michael Gove says coronavirus should ‘concentrate the minds’ of the EU on post-Brexit trade talks

Michael Gove says coronavirus crisis should ‘concentrate the minds’ of the EU on completing post-Brexit trade talks as Brussels’ negotiator Michel Barnier accuses the UK of failing to ‘commit seriously’ He reiterated UK belief that December 31 deadline for severing ties should stay This was despite the coronavirus crisis occupying politicians across Europe Mr Gove … Read more

Apple will release COVID-19 tracking technology to governments weeks before previously planned

Apple says it will release COVID-19 contact tracing technology to governments weeks before the company had previously estimated The technology will be made available to developers on April 28   That date comes courtesy of Apple CEO Tim Cook Its technology will support the creation of COVID-19 contact tracing apps By James Pero For Dailymail.com Published: 23:53 BST, 23 … Read more

Fears Italy’s coronavirus crisis could trigger surge in far-right extremism

Italy is staring down the barrel of the worst recession since the Second World War, which could bolster the far-right and damage the country’s love affair with the European Union, analysts say. Much will depend on how Rome handles the easing of the national lockdown, how quickly it manages to get liquidity to suffering businesses, … Read more