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In view of the bleak economic outlook and weak inflation, the ECB has decided to maintain the benchmark interest rate at the record low of zero percent at least until mid-2020. It also said it would consider buying bonds again if the inflation prospects worsen. Is this the right monetary policy for the times?

After three punishing Alpine stages the Tour de France ends on Sunday in keeping with tradition on the Champs-Élysées in Paris. Several cyclists - including two Frenchmen - still have a realistic chance of claiming the yellow jersey that goes to the overall winner. French commentators say change has come to this event which is one of the greatest in world sport.

Immediately after taking office, Britain's new Prime Minister Boris Johnson sacked over half his cabinet, replacing allegedly pro-European ministers with hardliners and loyal supporters. He also reiterated in a speech that the UK would leave the EU on 31 October with 'no ifs or buts'. Europe's press takes a close look at the path Johnson has embarked on.