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Analysis: Why are our politicians so popular during COVID-19 crisis?
In times of crisis "when people are frightened and face an uncertain future, they hold on to what they know. And they know their leaders". Euronews' political editor, Darren McCaffrey, looks into the rising popularity of Europe's politicians.
Libya
Euroviews. Ignoring COVID-19 cases at Libya migrant centres will have dire consequences for Europe ǀ View
Both individual countries like Italy and the EU overall will need to strike the political balance between the needs of their citizens and the humanitarian obligation to provide shelter for refugees and migrants.
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Coronavirus exit strategy: borders, nations and the cohesion conundrum
When the coronavirus spread in the EU, criticisms were levelled over the lack of a coordinated approach to lockdown between member states. Now the EU is attempting to coordinate the exit strategy, but can Brussels persuade nation states to weather the storm together?
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Analysis: The success of COVID-19 restrictions
Solidarity has been a key word in the COVID-19 crisis, yet we're seeing little evidence of it in the approach taken by EU member states. Our political editor asks what a bloc on the back foot is doing about the apparent take-it-or-leave-it attitude.
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Euroviews. The EU could face a worse pandemic than COVID-19 if it waters down its Green Deal ǀ View
The already devastating economic impact of the coronavirus has led to a slump in carbon emissions. But governments are waiting with to kick-start their economies. Once the virus subsides, a race to repair the global economy will begin.
Iran
Euroviews. Hossein Dehghani: Should Iran make a direct plea for sanctions relief? ǀ View
Against the backdrop of overwhelming international calls for the easing of sanctions that have obstructed Iran’s humanitarian trade, some US officials have claimed that Iran never asked for sanctions relief. By this, they probably mean a direct plea to the US government to obtain the relief.
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Euroviews. The EU should learn lessons from Germany’s coronavirus protocols so life can return to normal ǀ View
Lockdown probably worked well during the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic - but not now. Lockdown probably helped China, but it does not fit all countries. We are looking forward to seeing the European Commission helping its member countries to ease their lockdowns as soon as possible.