EU’s Collective Response to COVID-19: A Deep Dive

EU's Role in Global Health

During the 54th UACES annual conference, the EU's response to COVID-19 was discussed, shedding light on its securitisation process and cooperation efforts.

Paths of Securitisation

Analyzing 52 speeches from the EU Commission, three paths of securitisation emerged – threat construction, security measures, and announcement of actions in response to the pandemic.

Evolution of Response

Tracking four periods of securitisation, the EU's response evolved from defining COVID-19 as a test of core values to framing it as a multidimensional threat impacting health, economic, and social sectors.

Future Steps and Conclusions

Preliminary conclusions highlight the EU's stability in response, focusing on coordination, cooperation, and solidarity. The study aims to assess the long-term impact of COVID-19 measures and advocate for security integration in the health domain.

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By: EUhealthgov
Title: EU’s Collective Response to COVID-19: A Deep Dive
Sourced From: healthgovernance.ideasoneurope.eu/2024/09/26/between-a-breeze-and-a-storm-of-change-eu-collective-securitisation-of-covid-19/
Published Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:40:01 +0000