Let’s care for each other.

The world today finds itself before a crisis that threatens our health, our economy and the very fabric of our society.

The spread of the virus COVID 19 has left us all feeling a deep sense of uncertainty and insecurity.

At times of such physical, mental and emotional strain, when people feel alone and scared, the best remedy is solidarity.

To combat a disease that knows no borders or nationality, race or religion, we need to pool our resources and work together.

In Europe, we have the structures in place to put forward a common response to a challenge that is bigger than the mightiest of states.

Over the past 7 decades, we have learned to co-exist and co-operate in peace and harmony, in pursuit of our common interests.

Now more than ever those interests are completely aligned.

There is no better way, there is no other way than to seek multilateral, coordinated and joint actions to stop the advance of the virus and tackle the financial fallout that is affecting the European economy.

To shield employers and employees alike, we need to take concerted fiscal and monetary measures at the European as well as national level.

This is no time to retreat to narrow-minded, short-sighted, nationalistic, knee-jerk reactions. Ignoring scientific advice, disrupting our common market, depriving our neighbours of assistance will only worsen our own condition.

If nothing else, this virus is a reminder that we are as strong as the person next to us.

Let’s care for each other.

The European Movement International