EUROPEAN COMMISSION PRESIDENT

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As Coronavirus spreads EU leaders decide to close all of Union’s borders for a month

'The enemy is the virus and now we have to do our utmost to protect our people and economies. We are ready to do everything required. and will not hesitate to take additional measures as the situation evolves,' said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

English edition

Top EU officials express solidarity with Greece in guarding EU borders, pledge 700mn euro in aid

'We have just been to the border area and have seen how tense and how difficult the situation is. The Greek authorities are facing a very difficult task in containing the situation and I want to thank the Greek border guards, the coast guards, the civilians, the police, the servicemen and servicewomen, and Frontex for their tireless effort, said Ursula von der Leyen.