This position examines the political consequences of coronavirus for the European Union. It argues that how EU leaders communicate and make decisions will shape the bloc long after the virus is gone—from the symbolism of the Schengen shutdown to open disputes over the best response.
Supporting arguments · 2
- The Schengen Zone shut down shows solidarityThe joint decision by EU leaders to close borders to the Schengen Zone suggests the bloc will come out of the virus with stronger political alliances.
- European leaders are disputing how best to respondEU leaders have already come to major disagreement over notional 'corona bonds', which would share post-crisis debt amongst member states. At the heart of this disagreement is the question of sovereignty versus a shared identity.