Merkel, Macron Convene With Europe’s Virus Battle Unraveling
- French leader to host German chancellor amid Covid-19 spike
- Spain appears rudderless as country re-emerges as epicenter
People wear protective face masks in Paris, France.
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French President Emmanuel Macron will discuss the escalating coronavirus crisis with German Chancellor Angela Merkel at a medieval island fortress Thursday as Europe struggles with a resurgence of the disease that threatens its recovery.
With Spain’s government appearing rudderless during the latest uptick in infections, Merkel and Macron will face pressure to craft a convincing response to the public-health crisis, while not delivering another blow to economies decimated by lockdown measures.