EU Commission Mobilises All Of Its Resources To Protect Lives And Livelihoods

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - APRIL 2 : President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyenis talks to media in the Berlaymont, the EU Commission headquarter on April 2, 2020 in Brussels, Belgium. EU Commission President von der Leyen said: In this coronavirus crisis, only the strongest of responses will do. We must use every means at our disposal. Every available euro in the EU budget will be redirected to address it, every rule will be eased to enable the funding to flow rapidly and effectively. With a new solidarity instrument, we will mobilise 100 billion to keep people in jobs and businesses running. With this, we are joining forces with Member States to save lives and protect livelihoods. This is European solidarity. (Photo by Thierry Monasse/Getty Images)