Naturally, the pandemic has made it more difficult for the European Union to maintain a proper workflow and react instantaneously to every new problem. Apart from the obvious sanitary challenges, Goerens explained that the focus would now be placed on counteracting the economic impacts of the pandemic.
The recent announcement by ArcelorMittal that 570 jobs would be cut in Luxembourg has put the European industrial policies into question, Goerens further noted, with the sector already struggling to adapt to the EU's climate policies. The issue will be discussed in the European Parliament over the course of the week.
Meanwhile, Brexit talks have come to a halt after UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson decided to illegally bypass the settlement over the issue of Northern Ireland. Further issues the EU is struggling with consist of the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Navalny, possible sanctions against the regime in Belarus, as well as the conflict between the two NATO members Turkey and Greece.
