Tuesday, July 7, 2020

EU predicts deeper recession than previous forecasts, with slower recovery

The EU Commission has slashed its economic forecast, as the coronavirus takes its toll on the bloc's 27 economies. 

The region is predicted to contract by 8.3% this year, worse than the 7.4% predicted in the spring. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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