Page - 23 - in Friedensgutachten 2020 - Im Schatten der Pandemie: letzte Chance für Europa

Dr. Claudia Baumgart-Ochse PRIF – Peace Research Institute Frankfurt Prof. Dr. Christopher Daase PRIF– Peace Research Institute Frankfurt Prof. Dr. Tobias Debiel INEF – Institute for Development and Peace, Duisburg Prof. Dr. Nicole Deitelhoff PRIF– Peace Research Institute Frankfurt Prof. Dr. Conrad Schetter BICC - Bonn International Center for Conversion Prof. Dr. Ursula Schröder IFSH - Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy at the University of Hamburg massive economic support for the EU states that are threatened by insolvency as a result of the coronavirus crisis. The German government should therefore support the efforts of the European Commission in this regard. At the very latest, however, when the effects of the coronavirus pandemic in poor and vul- nerable regions of the world become evident, it will be clear whether Europe is capable of global solidarity and a global vision. In this regard, it is essential that European development budgets are not reduced, but rather expanded and directed to inhibit the collapse of medical, social, economic, and political infrastructures. The resilience of crisis regions will be a partic- ular priority. Increasing it in the medium- and long-term will rely especially on the systematic implementation and expansion of efforts to protect the climate. And beyond this, investment in just and sustainable societies along all the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is necessary to ensure a higher degree of preparedness for future crises. Finally, with regard to the violent conflicts that are currently ongoing, there is an acute need for mediation initiatives that can provide at least “breathing space” for humanitarian purposes. peace report / 2020 23