France to ditch broad Covid-19 relief for businesses in favour of more 'tailored' aid

The French state has spent billions on Covid-19 relief for businesses.
The French state has spent billions on Covid-19 relief for businesses. © FRANCE 24

French finance minister Bruno Le Maire meets with representatives of some of the sectors worst affected by the health crisis, as he vows the French government is putting an end to its "whatever it costs" approach to Covid-19 relief. Also, Croatia gets a big boost from summer tourism and cruise operator Carnival faces a new lawsuit in the US, accusing the firm of neglecting passengers' health.