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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.
Turkey
Euroviews. Turkey's approach to COVID-19 deserves more attention and less fake news ǀ View
A controversy recently broke out on social media over the New York Times, CNN and the BBC featuring photos of Turkey in their coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic. The outlets published photographs of well-known Turkish landmarks in a manner that seemed to portray Turkey as a hotspot of the outbreak.
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Euroviews. Maria Joao Rodrigues and Paul Magnette: Only a Roosevelt-style New Deal can rescue the EU ǀ View
Only a very bold and ambitious plan, combining urgent measures and a long-term vision as did President Roosevelt’s New Deal in the US in the aftermath of the 1929 “Great Crash,” can rescue the European project.
United Kingdom
Euroviews. “Generation Corona” will miss out on life’s opportunities. New creative spaces can help ǀ View
There is expected to be a “tsunami” of coronavirus cases in hospitals at the moment. In the short-term, the country must prioritise saving those lives. In the long-term, however, the futures of “Generation Corona” must be protected.
Saudi Arabia
Euroviews. Is COVID-19 an opportunity for more equitable health systems in the Middle East? ǀ View
"I read with some dismay last week, the self-congratulatory triumphalism of a Saudi commentator extolling his country’s pandemic response while gloating at the misfortune and failures of some of its neighbours and regional rivals."
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Euroviews. Schengen isn’t dead – yet. The real test will be dismantling border controls again ǀ View
The actual resilience of Schengen will only become apparent later, once border checks need to be lifted again. Past experience has shown, time and again, that lifting controls can be hard, certainly harder than re-introducing them.
United Kingdom
Euroviews. Government responses to COVID-19 are making the fight against money laundering harder ǀ View
Money laundering will not be at the top of many people’s lists of things to worry about as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. For those of us whose job it is to worry about money laundering generally, however, that job has just got harder.
China
Euroviews. The best way to prevent future pandemics like coronavirus? Stop eating meat and go vegan ǀ View
Much like swine flu, bird flu, and SARS (which was also caused by a coronavirus linked to a Chinese wet market), COVID-19 spread from animals to humans, starting with those who worked in or frequented the market. This is yet another reason why we should all be vegan.
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Euroviews. Leaders need to act now to lift barriers to a post-coronavirus recovery for distillers ǀ View
The interconnected nature of our countries (which allowed this virus to spread so quickly) will ironically be the antidote to the disastrous economic implications we can expect. International trade is the accelerant that will get our economies moving again.
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Euroviews. Parliaments must continue to function and serve the people during the coronavirus pandemic ǀ View
We in the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly stand ready to assist national parliaments and work with governments in sharing best practices and ensuring that their essential services continue.
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Euroviews. Without continued aid, the next migrant crisis will be people fleeing coronavirus not war ǀ View
Coronavirus is currently tearing its way through the Western world. But the loss of life, destruction of the economy and paralysis of infrastructure will be exponentially worse in the developing world - and it could lead to a migrant crisis the likes of which Europe has never seen before.
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Euroviews. Vets are on the COVID-19 frontlines. They need greater support to maintain supply chains ǀ View
Despite unprecedented circumstances and protective measures, there are some aspects of life that simply cannot be postponed, isolated at home or “socially distanced” - and one of these is the health of our animals.
USA
Euroviews. Coronavirus revealed Trump favours economy over elderly people ǀ View
The truth is, all of us — whatever our ages — should take precautions. By implying that this is primarily an older person's problem, we ignore the real risks to younger people, and we reinforce the ageism that already persists in our society.
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Euroviews. We need better representation of female role models to smash through the glass ceiling ǀ View
We must recognise the importance of visibility of successful women and how they are represented in both the media and the broader cultural conversation. We all have a duty to contribute towards driving that change.