Europe’s countries seeking to relaunch tourism

Reportedly, many of the cases of coronavirus in northern Europe were traced back to the Austrian ski station of Ischgl. — AFP

Northern Europeans may not be able to decamp to the beaches of the Mediterranean this summer because of the coronavirus, but will their governments support the devastated tourism sector?

Beach destinations like Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal are already among the European Union (EU) members facing a daunting struggle with debt – and now their vital travel and leisure industries are on the line.