German Chancellor Angela Merkel talks with French President Emmanuel Macron before the EU summit at the European Council building in Brussels, on July 18, 2020. AFP
German Chancellor Angela Merkel talks with French President Emmanuel Macron before the EU summit at the European Council building in Brussels, on July 18, 2020. AFP

Europe

Deadlock as EU’s Covid-19 bailout summit stretches into second evening

European leaders are attempting to reach a deal on a €1.85 trillion budget and coronavirus bailout fund

Callum Paton

July 18, 2020