EU leaders push to break virus package deadlockThe leaders gathered briefly on Monday morning after spending the night negotiating in smaller groups. BRUSSELS: Divided EU leaders will meet again on Monday to try to agree the terms of a huge coronavirus economic rescue package after a night of tense haggling failed to yield a breakthrough. The leaders gathered briefly on Monday morning after spending the night negotiating in smaller groups in pursuit of a deal, only to adjourn until 4pm (1400 GMT). "The question is this: are the 27 leaders, responsible for the people of Europe, capable of building European unity and trust?" Meanwhile, another obstacle emerged when Hungary's hardline premier Viktor Orban accused Rutte of waging a personal vendetta against him and his country -- and vowed to prevent any agreement on efforts to tie EU spending to recipient countries' respect for EU standards.

Source: Bangkok Post July 20, 2020 05:15 UTC