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"Even if there are still many things unknown about 2019-nCoV [coronavirus], European countries have the necessary capacities to prevent and control an outbreak as soon as cases are detected".

How the EU’s virus-alert agency failed

By: EBR | Monday, April 13, 2020

Two months before Europe was declared the epicentre of the pandemic, the EU agency meant to sound the alarm of viral infections was painting a rosy picture

The deal allows the European Investment Bank to set up a fund of €200 billion in loans for cash-strapped companies across the bloc.

€540billion aid but no ‘corona bonds’

By: N. Peter Kramer | Friday, April 10, 2020

The Eurogroup finance ministers unlocked a €540billion package of measures aiming at stopping the coronavirus from ravaging the EU economy

Polarizing, propaganda-like information appears to be the new normal and is being disseminated by all sides.

Is the Coronavirus Breeding Disinformation Across Europe?

By: EBR | Friday, April 10, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic is generating all kinds of conspiracy theories, while Russia and China use it to sow distrust and uncertainty, fear and divisions across Europe

"I urge all EU member states to tackle this problem with determination and to communicate actively where and how those affected can get help."

COVID-19: Stopping the rise in domestic violence during lockdown

By: EBR | Thursday, April 9, 2020

Women’s Rights committee Chair, Evelyn Regner, urges the EU and member states to increase support to victims of domestic violence during the COVID-19 crisis

“We are currently battling the coronavirus outbreak, but we must not lose sight of our long-term sustainability objectives, including making Europe climate-neutral by 2050”.

EU says green finance will be ‘key focus’ of post-virus recovery phase

By: EBR | Thursday, April 9, 2020

As European countries fight the coronavirus pandemic, they “must not lose sight” of the EU’s climate neutrality objective, the European Commission reminded on Wednesday (8 April)

“After 16h of discussions we came close to a deal but we are not there yet,” said Eurogroup President Mario Centeno.

Eurogroup fails to progress on economic response to pandemic

By: EBR | Wednesday, April 8, 2020

After a 16-hour teleconference that concluded on Wednesday morning (8 April), eurozone finance ministers failed to find an agreement on the economic package to tackle the economic impact of the coronavirus

"Protecting the citizens is the top priority for all of us in the European Union. Helping each other is a matter of course. We are therefore using free capacities in German hospitals to treat patients from Italy and France in need of urgent intensive care, and German doctors have gone to help in Spain..."

“A response to the corona crisis in Europe based on solidarity”

By: EBR | Tuesday, April 7, 2020

This virus knows no borders; it does not differentiate on the basis of colour or nationality

EU-countries have speedy access to the first ever RescEU stockpile of medical equipment, such as ventilators and protective masks, under the Civil Protection Mechanism.

10 things the EU is doing to fight the coronavirus

By: EBR | Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Find out what the EU is doing to mitigate the impact of the Covid19 outbreak, protect people and the economy and promote solidarity

As people are driving less, demand for fuel has dropped dramatically. This, in parallel, results in less biofuel use; thus, several biofuel producers throughout Europe had to reduce substantially its production output.

Dropping biofuel mandate would be a toxic blow for the industry

By: EBR | Monday, April 6, 2020

Last week, a large group of EU-based biofuel producers and associations raised a red flag over reports that some member states are considering or are already dropping the mandates on renewable energy in transport in view of the COVID-19 crisis

"In this difficult period on many fronts, we are mobilising all EU programmes to support our companies, big or small. We are also preparing for the future..."

European Defence Fund: EU funds new joint research and industrial projects

By: EBR | Monday, April 6, 2020

The Commission is opening calls for proposals to finance up to €160 million in joint defence industrial projects in 2020

The global health crisis we are all grappling with has, for me, exposed two essential facts. The first is that we are all equal. The second is that none of us are alone.

Holding together at the seams: Europe as the epicentre of solidarity

By: EBR | Friday, April 3, 2020

“I am not an Athenian, nor a Greek, but a citizen of the world” said Socrates

The Commission wants to directly support the healthcare systems of EU Member States in their fights against the coronavirus pandemic through measures that can best be taken at EU level.

European Union Support for the healthcare sector

By: EBR | Thursday, April 2, 2020

European Union Emergency Support Instrument for the healthcare sector - questions and answers

EU institutions have repeatedly warned of the risks linked to disinformation attempts and scams. To support factual and reliable information, a joint EU page has been set up about Europe’s response to the virus.

Fact-checking Day: Fighting the virus of disinformation on Covid-19

By: EBR | Thursday, April 2, 2020

The outbreak of the coronavirus has led to fake news and disinformation spreading, which hamper efforts to contain the pandemic

It is remarkable that national leaders fail to value and see the benefit of EU-wide resources and of pooling capabilities.

Will the Italians forgive the EU?

By: EBR | Wednesday, April 1, 2020

How will Italians feel now – connected or more disconnected than ever?

To support factual and reliable information, there is a joint EU page about Europe’s response to the virus, which will soon include special information to correct common myths linked to the outbreak.

How to recognise and tackle Covid-19 myths

By: EBR | Tuesday, March 31, 2020

The outbreak of the coronavirus has led to disinformation that hampers efforts to contain the pandemic. Read on to find out what you can do

It is clear that the world is entering a phase of ‘Big Government’ in which nation states have to become the main employers by underwriting companies and jobs.

Why the EU will play a greater global role post-Corona

By: EBR | Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Pundits in the noisy Covid-19 debate divide broadly into two schools of thought

"These days where Europeans are confined to their homes we need more than ever the passion, freedom, creativity and generosity of our Artists and cultural institutions..."

Coronavirus crisis: Commission launches #CreativeEuropeAtHome

By: EBR | Friday, March 27, 2020

The European Commission has launched #CreativeEuropeAtHome, a social media campaign running on its Creative Europe accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

“Opening of accession talks sends a loud and clear message not only to the two countries, but to the Western Balkans as a whole..."

Commission welcomes the green light to opening of new accession talks

By: EBR | Thursday, March 26, 2020

The European Commission welcomes the Council’s decision to open accession negotiations with Albania and North Macedonia, subject to final endorsement by the European Council members

"In the midst of a crisis, the EU has overcome divisions and demonstrated a genuine solidarity with our friends and partners. I welcome the belated decision to open accession talks with Albania and North Macedonia, while regretting that we had to wait till now for this important step..."

EU opens accession talks with Albania and North Macedonia

By: EBR | Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Foreign Affairs Committee Chair welcomes EU member states’ decision to open accession talks with Albania and North Macedonia

Logically, the coronavirus now ravaging parts of Italy and Spain and sweeping across the continent should be the ideal opportunity for the EU to move away from complacency and national individualism to solidarity and European integration. Instead, the pandemic, so far, has proved the opposite.

The Coronavirus Pandemic Should End Europe’s Comfort Zone

By: EBR | Tuesday, March 24, 2020

The deadly coronavirus that has killed so many Europeans, especially in Italy and Spain, ought to jolt Europe out of its complacency. Don’t bet on it

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