Apr 14, 2021
Europe’s goal for COVID recovery bonds? Nearly $1 trillion.
The European Commission aims to raise the money over the next five years to fund its recovery plan.
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From the BBC World Service: The European Commission plans to raise money through bonds to fund its COVID recovery plan. Also, Egypt impounds the Ever Given container ship demanding compensation. Plus, India, often called the world's pharmacy, plans fast-track approval for COVID vaccine imports. And, the Netherlands experiments with bringing cafe and bar patrons back indoors.
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