European Union:

ECB executive board member Fabio Panetta warned on Monday of the negative consequences of leaving digital payment services.

The Council of the European Union has postponed a decision on a ban on combustion engines - including petrol, diesel and hybrids - from 2035 at the request of Italy, Poland and Germany.

Personnel costs during the European Presidency will amount to 2.8 million and material means will be a further 3 million.