Press release - Sassoli: Von der Leyen is right – governments must not act unilaterally. We need stronger EU coordination

This battle is Europe-wide and must be fought with strong coordination between governments and EU institutions.

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https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20200316IPR75008/https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20200316IPR75008/
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Monday, March 16, 2020
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Organizations, International organizations, World, Confederations, European Union, Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations
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  • This battle is Europe-wide and must be fought with strong coordination between governments and EU institutions.
  • The challenges presented by the rapid spread of COVID-19, show that cooperation and solidarity are needed now more than ever.
  • We need to ensure adequate production and supply of medical equipment, so it is available wherever it is needed in the EU.
  • It imposes major economic costs on the EU as a whole and prevents goods arriving where they are needed.
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