14/04/2022 (Agence Europe) – On Wednesday 13 April, the European Commission launched a public consultation on the draft of a new EU instrument to guarantee the functioning of the single market during emergencies (Single Market Emergency Instrument). The aim is to maintain the free movement of goods, services and people even in times of crisis and to ensure the smooth functioning of supply chains even in times of serious crisis, such as during the coronavirus pandemic or the ongoing Russian...