No virus can stop democracy and the coronavirus crisis requires a European response. Despite social-distancing measures introduced to fight the Covid19 pandemic, the European Parliament is still busy: debating, voting and preparing legislative work.

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How European democracy works in times of pandemic

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coronavirus means Europe has to act fast.

fighting a pandemic when your parliament

Just like the millions of other Europeans,

By directly adopting proposals in plenary,

Parliament is ensuring aid quickly reaches

citizens and countries hit by the pandemic.

"We had the possibility to use various tools

that allowed our institution to remain open

We said that democracy shouldn't be stopped

video conference, like this meeting of the

Here, self-isolating members are debating

that will arise after the coronavirus crisis.

Parliament is currently '"meeting" in Brussels,

"I'm very grateful that we managed to hold

were present but nevertheless almost all voted

by organising a roll-call vote from a distance."

but also our neighbours, our colleagues, our family."

social-distancing measures remain in place.