What does the coronavirus crisis mean for European unity?

While the COVID-19 pandemic is a health crisis, Senior Fellow Tom Wright argues the European Union has a crucial role to play in coordinating national efforts and mitigating the crisis’ significant economic impact. In this episode, Wright explains how different countries within Europe are responding, the repercussions of the U.S. European travel ban, and how populist government responses are exacerbating the crisis.

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What does the coronavirus crisis mean for European unity?

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What does the coronavirus crisis mean for European unity?

Thomas Wright and Thomas Wright Director - Center on the United States and Europe, Senior Fellow - Foreign Policy, Center on the United States and Europe Adrianna Pita Adrianna Pita Host, The Current - Office of Communications, Brookings

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