Ireland’s Coveney: Brexit transition period extension very unlikely but anything is possible 0 (0)

Further comments by Irish foreign minister, Simon Coveney
– Don’t get your hopes too high on a Brexit deal
– A deal can happen with the right approach from both sides
As for the headline comment, that would also depend on the UK and Boris Johnson and it would be a serious blow to the incumbent government’s credibility

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Poland, Hungary, Germany reportedly reach agreement on EU budget deal 0 (0)

Polish deputy premier, Jarosław Gowin, makes mention on the matter
The budget compromise now awaits the approval of all other EU members, which should take place at the upcoming summit on Thursday and Friday. That is at least one issue struck off the list for the week and positive news for Europe in general.

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EU’s Barnier says met David Frost to prepare next steps 0 (0)

A few token remarks by Barnier
– We need a school of patience
Not much details being given, but the European Commission is also out with a comment saying that they do not exclude that Brexit talks can continue after the transition period ends. Good stuff, eh? You can never trust a Brexit „deadline“.

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Brexit: There is reportedly still no firm decision on when Boris Johnson will be heading to Brussels 0 (0)

The Daily Telegraph’s political editor, Gordon Rayner, updates on the situation
Still no decision on when Boris Johnson will go to Brussels. Tomorrow is still possible, UK sources are saying, but EU sources saying there hasn’t been a discussion yet with No10 over which day it will be.
Just be reminded that the EU has now put

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Japan’s new stimulus package reportedly worth about ¥73.6 trillion 0 (0)

Bloomberg reports, citing a document on the package
Fiscal measures are to comprise around ¥40 trillion, partly financed by ¥19.2 trillion in spending from a third extra budget. This is a bit on the higher end of reports on what ruling party lawmakers are calling for in terms of new measures.

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