THE EUROPEAN UNION, “US+13” AND 17+1: NEW OPPORTUNITIES AFTER THE JOINT WHO-CHINA STUDY OF THE ORIGINS OF SARS COV-2

By focusing on the reaction to the WHO-convened Global Study of the Origins of SARS CoV-2 report, the authors argue that American diplomacy exercises its international mobilization power, while the European Union makes a more conciliatory approach. In this regard, China defends its claim of innocence when it comes to the origins of SARS-CoV 2. Nevertheless, the reaction to the WHO-China report may be seen as a catalyst that allows the European Union to regain momentum in supporting the civil societies in Central and Southeast Europe. Please download the CAA Brief here.