Press release
Statement following video conference of European Council on COVID-19
From Department of the Taoiseach
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From Department of the Taoiseach
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Last updated on
In their video conference today, the Taoiseach and EU Leaders discussed the various dimensions of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) crisis, including:
They endorsed Commission proposals on non-essential travel and on managing borders. They agreed that in all matters they would do whatever it takes to protect citizens in the face of an unprecedented crisis, and that they would continue work together on this.
The Taoiseach emphasised the need for the Union to use all tools available to it to maximum effect to protect life and to minimise damage. He highlighted the need also to work together to bring citizens stranded abroad - in Spain and further afield - safely home.
Leaders agreed to meet again next week by video conference in place of their scheduled meeting in Brussels.
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