The epidemic broke out in Europe, and protective materials such as masks became scarce. The German government decided at the beginning of this month to stop exporting masks, gloves and protective clothing to foreign countries, and then "intercepted" 240,000 protective masks imported by the Swiss company, causing friction between the two countries. This news has also become a hot search on major media platforms. On the 14th, under pressure from the EU, Germany revised its "export ban".
European Commission President von der Leyen said on the 13th local time that the measures taken by Germany, France and other countries to restrict exports of medical protective materials "will destroy the EU single market."
European Commission Commissioner Sterra Kiriakidis had previously stated that it is in the interests of all member states to maintain solidarity, and called on countries to share information in a timely manner to ensure that medical staff have the necessary protective equipment and sufficient medicines.
Under the continuous pressure from the EU, Germany announced on the 14th that after consultation with the European Commission, Germany will amend the "export ban" issued earlier this month, allowing the export of medical protective materials including masks, gloves, goggles, protective clothing and protective masks.
The German Ministry of Economic Affairs explained that the "export ban" previously issued was to protect German citizens. Similarly, at the time of the outbreak of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, the German government amended the "export ban" in order to maintain the unity of the EU. It is hoped that by amending the "export ban" and allowing the export of medical protective materials, it can meet the basic needs of EU member states.
(Source: CCTV News)
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