- Dutch industry saw production decline rapidly in April. According to the Dutch Association of Purchasing Managers (Nevi), which has been taking measurements since 2000, production has never fallen so quickly.
- Retail companies want a clear approach from municipalities regarding shopping areas through the Detailhandel trade association. The entrepreneurs want to talk to the safety regions to prevent excessive shopping crowds, the organization said in De Telegraaf.
- Drug manufacturer Roche has announced an investment of 400 million euros to develop corona tests. This concerns tests that determine whether someone has been infected with the coronavirus. Roche also wants to invest in diagnostics and the development of medicines to tackle the pandemic, writes the Süddeutsche Zeitung.
- Tuesday does it German Constitutional Court an important ruling on the legality of the European Central Bank's (ECB) purchase programs. If they consider this to be contrary to German national law, the German central bank may no longer purchase debt securities from the ECB. This could pose a major problem for the eurozone.
- To spare developing countries during the corona crisis, debts must be canceled. Healthcare in poor countries also needs to be strengthened. VNO-NCW chairman Hans de Boer and Hivos director Edwin Huizing made this call in Het Financieele Dagblad.
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