Von der Leyen wants better EU co-ordination on coronavirus

Ursula von der Leyen addressed the European Parliament (Olivier Hoslet/ Pool via AP)

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen believes that the EU must rise above its fragmented approach on dealing with coronavirus by centralising more decision-making on health issues.

In her annual State of the Union address to the European Parliament, she also announced that Italy will host a global health summit next year during its G20 presidency.