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Continental divides: covid-19 strains the EU

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COVID-19 and the EU: Crises Unfolding

This chapter examines the effects of COVID-19 on the European Union, detailing the uneven lifting of travel restrictions across member states. It addresses the escalated economic and political divisions exacerbated by the pandemic, alongside the EU's historical context and ongoing struggles. The discussion underscores the pressing need for a unified approach to tackle significant structural challenges and divergent opinions among member countries.

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