EC Community of Practice on Cities Newsletter

The European Commission is coordinating a common European response to the coronavirus outbreak. Resolute actions are being taken to reinforce our public health sectors and mitigate the socio-economic impact in the European Union. All means are being mobilised to help Member States coordinate their national responses and objective information provided about the spread of the virus and effective efforts to contain it.

At the same time, it is impressive to see how local authorities also take up their responsibilities and are determined to take rigorous action, putting in place policies and implement measures to deal with the situation. More than ever, it is the local level that needs as well to find the most effective approach.