Does the EU have the tools to fight the coronavirus?

In the fog of war, it’s difficult to tell if the EU is using all the powers at its disposal.

The fight against coronavirus is — finally — in full swing in the EU.

The European Commission is getting more aggressive in pushing for solidarity among EU countries.

A case in point is the wrangling over face masks, after Germany banned their export and France took control over their production. Germany then began easing its policy late last week, and on Sunday, Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton took credit for getting the two countries to approve their export after “intense conversations.”

Under the new policy, the whole EU will ban the export of masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE) outside the bloc unless member countries give explicit approval, Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen said on Sunday.

Brussels also gave countries guidance Monday on border measures, after many of them started shutting them down over the past few days.

 
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Πηγή: politico.eu