The new EU naval mission to prevent arms-smuggling to Libya has clearly ignored Libya's reality and all expert advice.

"It is necessary for protecting people living in these settlements and also all the others who do not live there," prime minister Igor Matovic said.

Some lobbyists are "burning the phones" to EU officials as industry reacts to the pandemic - creating concern on public scrutiny.

Some 20 people at a refugee camp near Athens have tested positive for Covid-19. Although a worrying development, the EU commission says Greece will be able to handle it.

Member parties from the largest European political family have called for the expulsion of their Hungarian partner - again. This time, two prime ministers joined, but so far the heavyweights have again stayed away.

The EU commission has announced a "new solidarity instrument", mobilising €100bn in support to workers with jobs affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Other funds will be redirected to respond to the negative economic impact.