DISINFO: EU has failed in Greece, Spain and abandoned Italy
SUMMARY
The European Union failed to solve the economic crises of Greece, Italy, and Spain.
The European Union left Italy mired in the Coronavirus pandemic and did not provide Italy with any relief.
RESPONSE
Recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative about the coronavirus and the EU.
The European Union is supporting the Member States in addressing the crisis, and mitigating the economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.
To cushion the blow to people’s livelihoods and the economy, the European Commission has adopted a comprehensive economic response to the outbreak, applied the full flexibility of the EU fiscal rules, has revised its State Aid rules and proposed to set up a EUR 37 billion Coronavirus Response Investment Initiative to provide liquidity to small businesses and the health care sector.
To support scientific research into the COVID-19, the European Commission earmarked 47,5 million EUR for shortlisted research projects that can improve epidemiology and public health, including preparedness and response to outbreaks.
The EU has also created first ever stockpile of medical equipment.
Read more about the EU's response here and here.