Western Europe
EU may fall back into recession, led by consumption
The final estimate of third-quarter euro-area GDP showed a 12.5% quarter-on-quarter rise but a 4.3% annual drop
EUWestern pushback against China will increase
China’s relations with the West are the worst they have been in decades
ChinaChina’s bad image will make the West more hostile
New poll data suggest that COVID-19 has done serious damage to China’s reputation across the West
ChinaEuro-area and US GDP activity will be weaker for years
US GDP plunged by 32.9% in annualised quarterly terms in April-June, while euro-area GDP fell by 15.0% year-on-year
InternationalPositive European PMI data camouflage risks ahead
Euro-area and UK flash PMIs for July and UK retail sales for June suggest sharp manufacturing and services improvement
InternationalCOVID-19 crisis risks deeper European rifts on privacy
The EU is attempting to coordinate data policy on contact-tracing apps as member states adopt divergent approaches
EuropeNational rifts cast cloud over EU tracer apps toolbox
European divisions over the design of COVID-19 tracer apps intensified today after a decision by the German government
EuropeEuropean COVID-19 tracking tech will proliferate
Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria and the United Kingdom are planning apps to contain COVID-19
Western Europe
