EU Response to COVID-19
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What is the primary role of the ECDC during the COVID-19 pandemic?

  • To distribute vaccines to member states
  • To conduct research on COVID-19 treatments
  • To release periodically updated “rapid risk assessments” and provide scientific advice (correct)
  • To issue binding directives to member states

    • What is the limitation of the ECDC's powers?

  • It has limited financial resources
  • It has limited access to data
  • It has no binding authority outside its own staff (correct)
  • It has limited personnel

    • What is the mission of the ECDC?

  • To provide financial aid to member states
  • To promote tourism in EU member states
  • To identify, assess, and communicate emerging health threats (correct)
  • To regulate the food industry in EU member states

    • Which EU agency works in partnership with the ECDC?

    <p>The European Medicines Agency (EMA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the ECDC based?

    <p>Stockholm, Sweden</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the TCA provide for in terms of trade in goods between the UK and the EU?

    <p>Zero tariffs and quotas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of cooperation is excluded from the TCA?

    <p>Erasmus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of Brexit for the EU's international standing?

    <p>It could weaken the EU's international standing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following EU programmes is the UK participating in, according to the TCA?

    <p>Horizon Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential benefit of the UK's exit from the EU, according to the text?

    <p>Reforming and strengthening the EU</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary focus of the first phase of the Withdrawal Agreement negotiations?

    <p>Withdrawal issues, including the status of UK citizens in the EU and EU citizens in the UK</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Article 50, what is the process for a Member State to withdraw from the EU?

    <p>Notify the European Council of its intention to withdraw</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of the UK and the EU agreement on reciprocal protection for citizens?

    <p>The UK and the EU agreed to provide reciprocal protection for citizens exercising free movement rights by the date of the UK’s departure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the European Commission's role in the Brexit negotiations?

    <p>The European Commission outlined the EU's negotiating position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the duration of the Brexit negotiations under Article 50?

    <p>From 29 March 2017 to 31 January 2020</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which countries have engaged in discussions about procuring Russian or Chinese vaccines?

    <p>Hungary, Poland, Austria, Slovakia, Denmark, and the Czech Republic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common narrative among some eurosceptic member states during the vaccination programme rollout?

    <p>The EU was responsible for the vaccine supply delays</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the pandemic's weaknesses in fiscal governance?

    <p>A new public health programme with a significantly increased budget</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was realized by member states in 2020 regarding public health?

    <p>That shared good public health would require investment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential outcome of the EU's increased investment in public health?

    <p>A greater EU role in health in the future</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a challenge to the Schengen Agreement during the pandemic?

    <p>The closure of borders for people and exports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the aim of the EU Vaccine Strategy and the EU Pharmaceutical Strategy?

    <p>To ensure equitable access to vaccines for all member states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did several EU countries do despite the advanced purchase agreements with the EU Commission?

    <p>Purchased more vaccine doses on their own</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the theoretical effect of the advanced purchase agreements on member states?

    <p>They were prevented from engaging in parallel negotiations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did several member states seek vaccines from, in addition to the EU?

    <p>Russia and China</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the UK's stance on international commitments and following international law?

    <p>To honour international commitments and follow international law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition for the UK to make payments into the EU budget?

    <p>If the payments are beneficial to the UK</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the trend observed in the number of 'illegal immigrants' entering the UK?

    <p>A steady increase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Bibby Stockholm ship, according to the UK government?

    <p>To deport asylum seekers to Rwanda</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected outcome of the next general election in the UK, according to a major poll?

    <p>Labour will win a landslide majority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long did it take to negotiate the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA)?

    <p>Eight months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of the European Parliament's vote on the TCA?

    <p>The TCA was ratified with a majority vote</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA)?

    <p>Free trade between the UK and the EU</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the UK's stance on the CJEU's jurisdiction after Brexit?

    <p>The UK wants to end the CJEU's jurisdiction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the UK's immigration policy, according to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak?

    <p>Stricter controls and reduced immigration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the EU4Health programme?

    <p>To provide funds for collaborative projects and facilitate cooperation between health officials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the EU4Health programme encourage cooperation among member states?

    <p>By providing a significant financial incentive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the budget of the EU4Health programme?

    <p>€5.1 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the COVID-19 pandemic in relation to the EU4Health programme?

    <p>It highlighted the importance of cooperation in health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of the EU4Health programme on the EU's treaty competences in health?

    <p>It has no impact on the EU's treaty competences in health</p> Signup and view all the answers

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