The Intelligence from The Economist Going around the bloc: Europe’s vaccination push
Dec 28, 2020
Christopher Lockwood, Europe editor at The Economist, discusses the EU's vaccination efforts, highlighting the challenges and unity within the bloc despite initial delays. Meanwhile, Lena Shipper, the Korea correspondent, explores South Korea's distinctive hiking culture, where climbs symbolize personal and national identity. She shares insights on how different climbers embrace this passion and the balance between work and leisure, all while reflecting on the recent tumultuous year for the British royal family.
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EU Vaccination Rollout
- The EU began its COVID-19 vaccination campaign, using the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
- Despite a unified approval process, implementation varies across member states.
Centralized Vaccine Purchase
- The EU centrally purchased 2 billion vaccine doses for its 450 million people.
- This central approach aims to ensure equal distribution among member states.
National Vaccine Rollouts
- Different EU countries prioritize different groups for vaccination (e.g., medical workers, elderly).
- The Czech prime minister, Andrej Babiš, was criticized for seemingly jumping the queue.