European Union response to the COVID-19 pandemic

The European Union response to the COVID-19 pandemic (pronunciation: /ˌjʊərəˈpiːən ˈjuːnjən rɪˈspɒns tuː ðə ˌkoʊvɪd-19 ˌpændɪk/) refers to the collective measures taken by the European Union (EU) and its member states to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

Etymology

The term is derived from the European Union, a political and economic union of 27 member states located primarily in Europe, and the term COVID-19 pandemic, which refers to the global outbreak of the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.

Definition

The European Union response to the COVID-19 pandemic encompasses a wide range of actions, including the coordination of health and safety measures, the provision of financial support to affected countries and sectors, and the facilitation of research and development efforts to find a vaccine and treatments for the virus.

Related Terms

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC): An EU agency aimed at strengthening Europe's defenses against infectious diseases. The ECDC has played a key role in the EU's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

European Health Union: A proposed framework for health crisis management and disease prevention in the EU, which has gained traction in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

NextGenerationEU: A €750 billion recovery fund launched by the EU to help repair the economic and social damage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vaccine strategy of the European Union: The EU's plan for the development, procurement, and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines across its member states.

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European Union response to the COVID-19 pandemic