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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.

China

Euroviews. The West’s double standards are on full display as it racialises the coronavirus pandemic ǀ View

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc across the globe - inducing significant fears and uncertainties - there have been particularly devastating ramifications for Chinese nationals and those of East Asian descent who have been hit with a wave of racial discrimination and abuse.

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.

Iran

Euroviews. It is wrong of the Iranian regime to use coronavirus to relax existing sanctions ǀ View

There is a growing push for relief from sanctions on Iran. But the advocates for sanctions relief are as misguided now as they were when the Iranian regime was facing a different set of crises.

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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.

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Euroviews. World Health Day: COVID-19 teaches us about the need for unity ǀ View

COVID19 has made it clear that the world must act as one to beat the pandemic, writes a global anti-discrimination campaigner.

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.

Hungary

Euroviews. The EU needs to stop funding Viktor Orbán’s emergency rule ǀ View

If experiences of a decade of dialogue on the rule of law are any indication, Orbán is unlikely to be halted by diplomatic reminders about good practice during a pandemic.

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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.

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Euroviews. Coronavirus is a real test for Europe. Don't bury the EU yet. ǀ View

The COVID-19 pandemic, as with each crisis affecting Europe, comes with its array of articles, podcasts and op-eds concerned with the same question: will it finally break the EU?

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.