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Europe recession will raise pressure on policymakers
The euro-area contracted by 3.8% January-March and is set for a much deeper contraction in the next quarter
EUEU agreement sets the stage for renewed battles
EU agreement shifts the point of contention between member states from corona bonds to loans and grants
EUEU council meeting could further isolate Italy
Today's EU meeting is unlikely to resolve tensions between member states, and may further fuel Euroscepticism in Italy
ItalyPolitical instability will likely rise in Europe
European governments will face increasing scrutiny over their preparedness for the COVID-19 pandemic
FranceEU agreement will increase concerns about Italian debt
An incomplete Eurogroup agreement and negative political reaction in Italy are alarming investors
ItalyCOVID-19 will likely strengthen Euroscepticism
A prolonged recession would add to the politics of Euroscepticism, which has gained momentum over the past decade
EuropeCOVID-19 exit strategies will widen EU disparity
Different exit strategies across the EU will sharpen economic disparities
EUCOVID-19 threatens to fragment the EU further
The economic impact of COVID-19 poses the most immediate threat to EU cohesion
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