DISINFO: Coronavirus will cause the dissolution of the EU and NATO
SUMMARY
Coronavirus will become for NATO and the EU what Chernobyl became for the Soviet Union, it will cause their dissolution. The Chernobyl disaster is very similar to what is happening in the EU because of the coronavirus. The EU institutions remind of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, they are now in the same situation.
RESPONSE
No evidence given. This is part of recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narratives about coronavirus and alleged "EU disintegration". The European Union is supporting the Member States in addressing the crisis, and mitigating the economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. To cushion the blow to people’s livelihoods and the economy, the European Commission has adopted a comprehensive economic response to the outbreak, applied the full flexibility of the EU fiscal rules, has revised its State Aid rules and proposed to set up a EUR 37 billion Coronavirus Response Investment Initiative to provide liquidity to small businesses and the health care sector. To support scientific research into the COVID-19, the European Commission earmarked 47,5 million EUR for shortlisted research projects that can improve epidemiology and public health, including preparedness and response to outbreaks. The EU has also creates first ever stockpile of medical equipment. Read more about the EU's response here and here. Amid the coronavirus pandemic NATO's essential work continues and its ability to conduct operations remains intact. Read more about the pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative of of the EU's imminent collapse here.