Recovery Assistance for Cohesion and the Territories of Europe package (REACT-EU) is an initiative that continues and extends the EU response to the coronavirus crisis and crisis repair measures.

On 18 November 2020, the European Parliament and the Council concluded negotiations on providing assistance to foster crisis repair in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its social consequences, and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the EU economy.

REACT-EU will provide €47,5 billion over the next two years. The resources will be made available through the EU Structural Funds, with €37.5 billion allocated for 2021 and €10 billion for 2022.

Resources will be allocated in accordance with the partnership principle, involving local and regional authorities, as well as relevant bodies representing civil society and social partners.

REACT-EU

EP Plenary session - Increased pre-financing from REACT-EU

EP Plenary session

During the plenary session (14-18/12) of the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate on the Additional resources in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: REACT-EU. Closing statement by Elisa FERREIRA, European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reform

Additional resources in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: REACT-EU. Closing statement by Elisa FERREIRA, European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reform

During the plenary session (14-18/12) of the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate on the Additional resources in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: REACT-EU. MEPs (part 1)

Additional resources in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: REACT-EU. MEPs (part 2)

During the plenary session (14-18/12) of the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate on the additional resources in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: REACT-EU. Isabel BENJUMEA BENJUMEA (EPP, ES), Pedro MARQUES (S&D, PT), co-Rapporteurs, Agnes JONGERIUS (S&D, NL), Member of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL), Elisa FERREIRA, European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms and Karlo RESSLER (EPP, HR), Member of the Committee on Budgets (BUDG), make a statement at the opening of the debate. This transcription speech is the result of an automatic process. Check against delivery.

Additional resources in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: REACT-EU - Opening statements

Additional resources in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: REACT-EU. MEPs (part 1)

This infoclip illustrates the range of rules aimed at stopping the spread of Covid-19 in Dublin (social distancing, wearing the mask compulsory in different situation, signage, museums, theaters, churches, public transport services reduced, non-essential shops, restaurants and bars temporarily closed...) and the impact on the economy and different sectors such as tourism, culture or catering. New restrictions are in place from Oct. 21.

Infoclip: Illustration of the lockdown situation in Dublin, Ireland

This infoclip illustrates the range of rules aimed at stopping the spread of Covid-19 in Prague, Czech Republic (social distancing, wearing the mask compulsory in different situation, signage, non-essential shops, restaurants and bars temporarily closed...) and the impact on the economy and different sectors such as tourism, culture or catering. New restrictions are in place from Oct. 22.

Infoclip: Illustration of the lockdown situation in Prague, Czech Republic

Andrey NOVAKOV (EPP, BG) and Constanze KREHL (S&D, DE), co-rapporteurs, Younous OMARJEE (GUE/NGL, FR), Chair of the Committee on Regional Development, Heinz HETMEIER, German Presidency, and Elisa FERREIRA, European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms speak to the press on the conclusion of inter-institutional negotiations for REACT-EU, in the European Parliament in Brussels.

Press conference by Andrey NOVAKOV (EPP, BG), Constanze KREHL (S&D, DE), co-rapporteurs, Younous OMARJEE (GUE/NGL, FR), Heinz HETMEIER, and Elisa FERREIRA, on the conclusion of inter-institutional negotiations for REACT-EU

Andrey NOVAKOV (EPP, BG) and Constanze KREHL (S&D, DE), co-rapporteurs, Younous OMARJEE (GUE/NGL, FR), Chair of the Committee on Regional Development and Elisa FERREIRA, European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms speak to the press on the conclusion of inter-institutional negotiations for REACT-EU, in the European Parliament in Brussels.

Conclusion of inter-institutional negotiations for REACT-EU: extracts from the press conference

This infoclip illustrates the range of rules aimed at stopping the spread of Covid-19 in Barcelona (access restricted to Catalonia, social distancing, wearing the mask compulsory in different situation, signage, theaters, dance clubs, sport centre, restaurants and bars temporarily closed...) and the impact on the economy and different sectors such as tourism, cultural or catering. Several new restrictions are in place from Oct. 25.

Infoclip: lockdown situation in Barcelona, Spain

This infoclip illustrates the range of rules aimed at stopping the spread of Covid-19 in Berlin (social distancing, wearing the mask compulsory in different situation, signage, museums, theaters, restaurants and bars temporarily closed...) and the impact on the economy and different sectors such as tourism, cultural or catering. Several new restrictions are in place from Nov. 2 through Nov. 30.

Infoclip: Lockdown situation in Berlin, Germany

This infoclip illustrates the range of rules aimed at stopping the spread of Covid-19 in Rome (social distancing, wearing the mask compulsory, signage, restaurants must close by 6 pm...) and the impact on economy such as tourism.

Infoclip: lockdown situation in Rome, Italy

The Regional Development Committee (REGI) has its final vote on the proposed REACT-EU package that includes €55 billion of additional funds to be made available to EU countries, to provide assistance for fostering crisis repair and preparing a green, digital and resilient recovery of the economy, in the European Parliament in Brussels.

REACT-EU: extracts from the vote and statements by Andrey NOVAKOV (EPP, BG), co-rapporteur

This Infoclip shows the preparation before the opening of the cinemas in Belgium after the lockdown period due to the Covid-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. Ahead the opening, the staff installed the necessary stickers and information pannels to remind the clients about the social distancing measures.

Infoclip: Covid-19 - Out of lockdown - Preparation for the reopening of cinemas in Belgium

This Infoclip illustrates traffic on the highway, people doing shopping in the open market, people sitting on the terrrace of a cafe. Pedestrians walking on Grand Place of Brussels, people in the metro station. Textile shops, building sites, people working in a distribution centre for medical supplies, travellers at the airport, people having yoga classes.

Infoclip: Covid-19 - Out of lockdown - Economic recovery

This infoclip illustrates: the reopening of a restaurant in Brussels

Infoclip: Covid-19 - Out of lockdown - Opening of restaurants

This infoclip illustrates a Live concert with security distancing in a concert hall in Strasbourg. French band on stage: Lyre le temps

Infoclip: Covid-19 - Out of lockdown - Live concert with security distancing

Infoclip: Covid-19 - Food bank

This Infoclip illustrates Tourism: showing sea side of Knokke, 1st and 2nd home residences, closed amusmant parc, hotel and horeca sector in Brussels

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