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I fervently hope that is exactly the case right now while some countries are desperately fighting against COVID-19 and its terrible economic impact more than the rest. Unfortunately, there are some sad indications that a few countries or even a community of countries are leaving others out in these dire times, just when they needed them the most.
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/20/italy-conte-calls-for-eu-crisis-fund-as-coronavirus-death-toll-rises.html
I fervently hope that is exactly the case right now while some countries are desperately fighting against COVID-19 and its terrible economic impact more than the rest. Unfortunately, there are some sad indications that a few countries or even a community of countries are leaving others out in these dire times, just when they needed them the most.
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/20/italy-conte-calls-for-eu-crisis-fund-as-coronavirus-death-toll-rises.html
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Countries that are more fiscally sound do not want to have their debt associated with those of highly indebted nations. As a result, the Italian calls are likely to be received with some skepticism.
This is a very complicated situation, to be honest. First it was China, then Italy, and now it's Spain.
^^ Look at the "New Cases" and "New Deaths" columns. Right now, it's hard to say what country is going to need more help.
https://foreignpolicy.com/2020/03/14/coronavirus-eu-abandoning-italy-china-aid/
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One might think that fellow European Union countries would count their blessings and send their Italian friends a few vital supplies, especially since the Italians have asked for it. They have sent nothing.
Below is a quote from the same article:
In a shameful abdication of responsibility, fellow countries in the European Union have failed to give medical assistance and supplies to Italy during an outbreak. China is filling the void.
As I said in my post above, reciprocity, it's working, one way or another.
I am sympathetic to the cry for help made by Italian Prime Minister, but we must understand that other governments should also care about their own citizens in this dangerous and unpredictable situation.