Statement by President von der Leyen on emergency measures in Member States

The European Union is founded on the values of freedom, democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights. These values are common to all of us. We must uphold and defend them, even in these challenging times. Over the past weeks, several EU governments took emergency measures to address the health crisis caused […]

Commission presents practical guidance to ensure the free movement of critical workers

The European Commission has issued new practical advice to ensure that mobile workers within the EU, in particular those in critical occupations to fight the coronavirus pandemic, can reach their workplace. This includes but is not limited to those working in the health care and food sectors, and other essential services like childcare, elderly care, […]