Despite divisions, on Friday 17 April the European Parliament adopted a resolution on EU action in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic (395 votes in favour, 171 against and 128 abstentions), thus stating its position on the response to the pandemic and its consequences (see EUROPE B12468A2) ahead of the next meeting of European Heads of State or Government on 23 April.
“It was very important for Parliament to speak with a large majority in favour of a strong economic...