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March 17, 2020 "After the appeal of the President of the European Commission, no government will take steps to limit the supply of medical supplies or take unilateral measures to reduce free movement in the European area. The battle is European and must be conducted with strong coordination by the organs of the Union. Only in this way can European citizens be helped to face this challenge. Just go in no particular order ".So in a note the President of the European Parliament, David Sassoli, following the Commission's latest statements on Covid-19. "The challenges posed by the spread of Covid-19 - he added - demonstrate how necessary it is to ensure that the values of cooperation and solidarity are at the heart of European action. We must work to protect the health of our citizens and all those who they need. We must ensure adequate supply and production of medical equipment at European level. Unilateral attempts will not be effective against a virus that knows no borders. "
"In the current crisis, it is vital that our internal market and our rules continue to function. We need to make sure that medical equipment gets to where it is needed. Solidarity, mutual trust and selfless cooperation are principles that must guide our actions. against this pandemic, "continued Sassoli. To make the Schengen system more effective, he continued, "adequate control is needed at the EU's external borders, in accordance with our international rules and obligations. However, the reintroduction of internal controls, when not in line with the data provided by the health authorities, it could cause more harm than good. Imposing higher costs for the whole Union and preventing goods from arriving where needed. We must guarantee the proper functioning of the Schengen area. At this time, all together we must guarantee respect for the values of mutual trust, cooperation and solidarity. These are the cardinal principles at the heart of our European project ".
Unity of Italy
"Today is 159 years since the unification of Italy. In these difficult days, our country is providing an extraordinary example to the whole world. To all Italians and Italians who do not give up, to those who keep their services upright to doctors, nurses, all health personnel engaged in an effort to spasm to treat and assist the sick, administrative staff, pharmacists, law enforcement, armed forces, transport workers, supermarkets and of the whole food chain, to cleaners and to every category, to newsagents who allow us to stay informed because transparency at times like these is particularly important, to postal and bank employees: thank you. An anniversary that I dedicate to you, with this image from the beginning of January at the Flag Festival in Reggio Emilia ". This was written by the President of the European Parliament, David Sassoli, posting the photo taken in Reggio Emilia of the ancient tricolor.