“Saving lives and protecting Europeans from the coronavirus is our number one priority. At the same time, it is time to look ahead and to focus on protecting livelihoods. Even though conditions in the Member States still vary widely, all Europeans rightly ask themselves when and in what order the confinement measures can be lifted”. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented in this way, in a videoconference, the plan to relaunch the economy and social relations once the pandemic is under control. “Responsible planning on the ground, wisely balancing the interests of protection of public health with those of the functioning of our societies, needs a solid foundation. That’s why the Commission has drawn up a catalogue of guidelines, criteria and measures that provide a basis for thoughtful action”. “The strength of Europe – Von der Leyen explained – lies in its social and economic balance. Together we learn from each other and help our European Union out of this crisis”.

The roadmap is available at: https://ec.europa.eu/info/sites/info/files/communication_-_a_european_roadmap_to_lifting_coronavirus_containment_measures_0.pdf