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In the throes of the coronavirus pandemic the price of oil on the New York Stock Exchange has plunged into the negative for the first time in history. The price of US benchmark WTI (West Texas Intermediate) crude oil for May delivery was minus 37.63 dollars per barrel at the close of trading on Monday, meaning sellers were willing to pay buyers to accept delivery.

After a few weeks of lockdown doubts about the appropriateness of various measures have been expressed in many European countries. Is a comprehensive ban on demonstrations really justified? And what about the freedom of movement? Europe's press calls for careful reflection on the anti-democratic pitfalls of health protection.

After schools and shops have started to reopen in some European countries, other states have presented timetables for easing the restrictions imposed to stop the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. Commentators take the opportunity to consider what fundamental changes are needed in the wake of the crisis.

After schools and shops have started to reopen in some European countries, other states have presented timetables for easing the restrictions imposed to stop the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. Commentators take the opportunity to consider what fundamental changes are needed in the wake of the crisis.

Germany and Luxembourg took in minors from refugee camps on the Greek islands over the weekend: 47 children landed in Hanover and 12 in Luxembourg. Seven other EU countries have said they will follow suit. The EU Commission has announced plans for European countries to take in a total of 1,600 youths. The German-language press is divided in its opinions on the move.