Correspondent in Brussels
Limitations on the movement of people, strengthening of police powers, collection of geolocation data to control movements, etc. A new front is opening in Brussels where, in addition to health, economic and industrial issues, the EU institutions must now look into the emergency measures taken by the Member States in the context of the coronavirus crisis. This flammable subject will be on the menu this Wednesday at the traditional weekly meeting of European commissioners.
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Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday warned those among the Twenty-Seven who would take advantage of the pandemic to go too far in challenging fundamental freedoms. “ The European Union is founded on the values of freedom, democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights. These values are common to us. We must respect and defend them, even in these difficult times , underlined the President of the Commission.
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