European Union Will Close External Borders For 30 Days To Slow Coronavirus Pandemic

German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced on Tuesday that European Union member nations will close EU’s external borders for 30 days to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. CNBC reports: Movement of people within European Union member nations will be still be allowed under the restrictions. “The union and its member states will do whatever it takes,” said European Council President Charles Michel. Michel said the EU will arrange for the repatriation of citizens of member countries. Breaking…

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