EU Wants Better Coordination on Virus, Announces Summit

EU Wants Better Coordination on Virus, Announces Summit
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addresses the plenary during her first State of the Union speech at the European Parliament in Brussels, on Sept. 16, 2020. Francisco Seco/AP Photo
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BRUSSELS—European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday that the bloc must rise above its fragmented approach on dealing with the coronavirus by centralizing more decision-making on health issues.

She also told EU legislators that Italy will host a global health summit next year, during its G20 presidency.