Slow vaccine rollouts and extended lockdowns have delayed the hoped-for recovery
The U.S. and Asia offer more upside than Europe, PM says
The stimulus is meant to help businesses still struggling with coronavirus restrictions
Program remains unchanged despite economic slowdown
A winter surge of Covid-19 cases suggests EU economic output will fall again in Q1
Announcement comes as Covid-19 related shutdowns hurt pre-Christmas sales revenue
The bank could add a half-trillion euros to its existing bond purchases
Stepped-up restrictions in Europe will hit global GDP
The bloc is consulting on a template for a wide range of financial products
Regulatory differences on ESG rules widen, the rating agency says