How will Covid-19 influence European integration and solidarity: a trial by crisis, chances for renewal

Throughout the history, mankind has suffered many natural and man-made disasters, conflicts, natural disasters, epidemics and wars - all of which somehow lead to the situation called the now popular "word crisis ". The etymology of the term can be traced to Greek word that means "exit", "turning point", which we may well regard as a chance. Europe as we know it today was shaped, for the most part, by responding to such challenges and taking advantage of the opportunities that followed each crisis. In particular, a great example of a successful response and containment of the crisis is the creation of a united Europe.

World pandemic left its print on Europe. When the situation was not critical, at least in Ukraine, the leader of the German Angela Merkel addressed her speech to the nation. The Chancellor stressed that the coronavirus epidemic had been one of the greatest challenges for the world since World War II.  At the highest level in the EU authorities has launched several expert groups of independent epidemiologists and virologists who are developing recommendations.

As we can see, all the forces of the European Union are aimed at supporting its member states, deepening internal integration and solidarity in an unprecedented situation. In addition, the European Community is not limited to helping states only within the EU's borders.

Of course, considering the magnitude of the spread of the virus worldwide, the joint position of a united Europe would be convincing, but COVID -19 has no mercy neither  to people not to the ratings. The deepening of European integration is needed as never before and perhaps after overcoming this crisis, we will witness the creation of another European institution devoted to the development of a common policy of the EU in the field of health care like in those times when the European Council was created to coordinate a common foreign policy. The world is changing right in front of our eyes and it is interesting, what it will be like tomorrow.

 

Student of the Faculty of Foreign Philology and Social Communications of SumDU, who is he?

That a poor one, who certainly hears from the others: "Took the easiest profession just to dawdle?" BUT THAT A POOR ONE, WHO WORKS EVEN MORE THAN THE PEOPLE OF "DIFFICULT PROFESSIONS"

It’s a student of a "female faculty". A "proud eagle" with a proud pace, occasionally waving his right hand, like a British Queen.

That one who translates English or German texts with ease, but uses calculator to sum 15 and 15 "just to be on the safe side".

That one who can’t even imagine what entropy is, but also knows what is "wildebeest"

That one who knows about tolerance more than any others.

That one who gets sick when hears "hOtel" or "develOp".

However that one is the future of our country.

And we are THAT ONE.

Join us!

While going by bus I saw that dude. A guy nearly 19 years old. He's holding a scheme of some sort. Engineer - I said to myself. Near him a girl, maybe 2 years older, holding an anatomy book. A doctor I supposed.

And in front of me a lot far away took their place one couple. Seems like they are tired.

Who are they? Economists - who did their calculations the whole night? Physicists? Sportsmen who were on a training yesterday? Not likely. The guy keeps his back straight, looks out the window, looks at people and as if assessing or trying to understand who and what is bothering him.  "Pass for tickets, please" - his voice is calm: I heard and wanted to talk. I can't see them well, I'll sit closer. Coming closer, I caught a gaze: serious and not easily accessible, but something in it still attracts. He looks deep into my eyes, as if getting all the secrets from within. Opens a large folder, goes through the sheets with his hands: diagrams, inscriptions, drawings. I saw only one word "Methods". So who is he? We proceed our ride.

She squints, maybe remembers something. From time to time he looks in the notebook and squints again. Now it is clear - remembers. Something whispering not in our language. A foreigner? It doesn't look like it. She taps her foot on the floor, worried.

Who is she? Yet we proceed.

The guy came in. There is something like fear or, rather, excitement on his face. Constantly looks at his watch. Looks at the phone - not like social networks. I inadvertently spy - "Panorama", something reads, highlights, emphasizes. It turns out that young people also read newspapers. I'm surprised. And he stands still, rubs his watch, looks at billboards, advertisements. Here's the call. And the guy after the conversation starts smiling. I couldn't stand it, I ask: "What happened, if not a secret?" He answers: "The lesson got canceled, and I'm looking for examples of documentary images here." Who is he? We proceed.

My curiosity prevails. A few words slipped between us all. Tired not of learning, but of personal problems. Students at the university are smiling, because that's how it is now: lecturers charge with positivity and don't let them get bored. And these random people in the bus are preparing to charge others. We talked. I understood everything. He is a psychologist: he learns to read people, he has to understand everyone. She is a translator: she memorizes a poem in German, she is afraid to say the wrong word. He is a journalist: he prepares for classes at the last moment, that's how it is - efficiency, looks around, because they have learned to notice details in everything.

They are different. However, united by one. All three got off at the Sumy State University bus stop. Joyful. I only managed to shout after: "So where exactly do you study?", And they, with a pronounced pride said - "The best faculty in the galaxy."

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