COVID-19: Overview of OSCE participating States Response (as of 3 April 2020)

With the pandemic progressing, 35 pS
have declared a State of Emergency, or a
similar regime. In 11 cases legislative
bodies played an active role.
COVID-19: overview of the OSCE
participating States’ response*
BORDER CONTROL MEASURES
12 out of 57 pS are making use of electronic
monitoring tools to prevent the spread of the
virus and control the enforcement of other
measures.
3
54
SOCIAL DISTANCING MEASURES
91 %
54
While lockdown
measures have led
to a complete or
partial closure of
the borders in
pS
of the pS have intro-
duced a certain level
of international travel
restrictions, including
entry/exit bans and
temporary suspen-
sion of air and mari-
time routes.
ECONOMIC
MEASURES
IMPACT ON THE WORK OF PARLIAMENTS
92 %
8 %
In 52 pS, parliamentary work has
been affected by the pandemic to a
certain extent, with most legislative
bodies implementing social distanc-
ing and teleworking measures.
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
In 27 pS, essential emergency and/or
economic support measures have been
approved by their respective legislature.
Parliamentary consultation of emergen-
cy texts are in the pipeline in 9 pS.
DISCLAIMER: The overview of the OSCE participating States’
responses to the COVID-19 pandemic has been collated for informa-
tive and comparative purposes based on open sources data. As such,
the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly makes no claims nor warranties of
any kind, expressed or implied, about its completeness and reliability.
IMPACT ON ELECTIONS
18
22
elections scheduled in 2020 have
been postponed or cancelled as a
result of the outbreak while
pS are planning to hold their elec-
tions.
Support for
vulnerable
populations
Business
support
Labour support Macroeconomic
Declared/adopted by parliament
Not declared
Declared/adopted by executive
structures
24
11
21
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Deaths
Infection cases
>100,000
10,000-100,000
1,000-10,000
100-1,000
1-100
The OSCE region has been
severely hit by the COVID-19
pandemic.
Infection and mortality rates
are increasing constantly,
with Italy, Spain and the US,
having reached more than
400,000 cases and more
than 25,000 victims com-
bined.
Governments’ efforts to mitigate the effects on economy include a variety of
measures, from direct financial support to the most vulnerable to emergency
liquidity funds for businesses, job retaining plans, and monetary policy
schemes.
*As of 3 April 2020
79 %
Despite 31 participating
States (pS) having less than
1,000 confirmed infections, in
11 states, cases continue to
grow above 10,000.
pS
As part of the applied containment measures, personal confinement of varying
degrees is in place in 54 pS. In addition, the same number of countries have
limited the operation of public services and reduced the private sector’s eco-
nomic activity to a minimum level.
No electronic
tools used
Some electronic
measuers
deployed
21 %
To mitigate the economic repercussions of the pandemic, support measures have
been adopted by 54 (95 %) of the pS
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In 52 of out of 57 pS (or 91%),
parliamentary work has been affected by
the pandemic to a certain extent, with
most legislative bodies implementing
social distancing and teleworking
measures. Notably, in 4 pS (7%) the
parliaments are temporarily not
operating.
In 27 pS (47%), essential emergency and/or
economic support measures have been
approved with the engagement of national
parliaments. Parliamentary consultation of
emergency texts are in the pipeline for 9 pS.
Out of the 40 pS (100%) which have elections scheduled in 2020, 18
(45%) have already postponed, or cancelled, them due to the Covid-
19 outbreak. In 22 pS (55%) elections are still planned to take place
as originally scheduled. It should be noted that 17 pS have no
elections planned for 2020.
51
6
Yes
No
Land border shutdowns follow the general trend of international travel
bans. In the OSCE region, 51 pS (89%) have applied partial or complete
border shutdowns while 6 (19%) have not done so. Transiting of foreign
nationals (so-called “humanitarian corridors”) is usually permitted, while
transportation of essential goods is generally excluded from shutdown
measures.
Out of 57 OSCE pS, 53 (93%) have imposed some level of
international travel restriction, while 3 (5%) have not
restricted travel from the beginning of the global Covid-
19 outbreak. Measures undertaken vary, including entry
and exit ban for foreign nationals, a mandatory
quarantine regime for travellers and other.
To mitigate the economic
repercussions of the pandemic,
support measures have been adopted
by 54 pS (95%). Measures in this
category include labour and business
support in the form of obligations
relaxation, direct income support and
soft loans, as well as macroeconomic
measures such as cutting interest rates,
introducing liquidity packages,
suspension of bankruptcy proceedings.
3 April 2020
The vast majority of pS, 54
(95%) adopted measures
intended to introduce varying
degrees of personal
confinement. Only 3 (5%) pS
refrained from introducing such
measures so far.
STATE OF EMERGENCY
Consequently, almost 2/3 (62%) of the OSCE
pS declared a “state of emergency”, or a
similar regime, to facilitate the swift
enactment of several countermeasures.
Some of them adopted it only on a regional
level.
As of now, 12 out of 57 pS (or 21%) are
making use of some sort of electronic
monitoring tools to prevent/mitigate the
further spreading of the virus, as well as to
control enforcement of adopted social
distancing measures.
COVID-19: Overview of the OSCE participating States’ response
IMPACT ON THE WORK OF PARLIAMENTS IMPACT ON THE SCHEDULED ELECTIONS
DISCLAIMER: This overview of the OSCE participating States' key responses to the COVID-19 pandemic has
been collated for informative and comparative purposes based on open sources data. As such, the OSCE PA
makes no claims nor warranties of any kind, express or implied, about its completeness and reliability.
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS & BORDER SHUTDOWNS
54
54
OUT OF 57 pS PUT ON HOLD
PUBLIC SERVICES AND PRIVATE
BUSINESSES TO SOME EXTENT.
SOCIAL DISTANCING & PERSONAL CONFINEMENT
54
3
35
21 1
YES NO N/A
The Organization for Security and Co-
operation in Europe’s (OSCE) region has
been severely hit by the COVID-19
pandemic. While 29 (51%) participating
States (pS) have reported less than 1,000
infections, 9 (16%) of them have now over
10,000 confirmed cases and 3 (5%) have
already breached the 100,000 infections
threshold. Mortality rates are also growing
throughout the region, with Italy and Spain
having suffered over 20,000 victims
collectively.
18
22
17
YES NO N/A
1
9
20
27
N/A
UNDER CONSIDERATION
NO
YES
ELECTRONIC MONITORING
MEASURES
1
3
53
N/A
NO
YES
0
10
20
30
40
0 1 - 100 100 - 1,000 1,000 - 10, 000 10,000 - 100,000 > 100,000
INFECTION CASES
DEATH CASES
ECONOMIC MEASURES
NR. pS
INFECTION/DEATH
RANGE
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OSCE participating
State
Cases/deaths as per
WHO Situation Reports
State of Emergency (or similar) Electronic Monitoring
Measures
Economic Measures Parliamentary contribution Impact on electoral
processes
Additional information
Personal confinement Shutdown of public services and
private business
International Travel
Restrictions
Border shutdowns
Albania 100-1.000/0-100 Yes, (24/03 - 24/04), declared by the
Government
• State of Natural Disaster under the Civil
Emergencies Act
Yes
• Curfew
23/03 A 16-hour curfew
imposed (except for
emergencies) with citizens
only being allowed to go to
work or to shop necessities
from 05:00 to 13:00
• Confinement and self-
isolation
30/03 Only one family member
will be permitted in a grocery
store at a time and will need
permission (valid for one hour)
from the Albanian government
via online platform
Retirees are not permitted to
go shopping
Yes
• Closure of Public Services
All operations except essential
activities are shut down and civil
servants are ordered to stay home
Government’s services to citizens
are closed at all offices nationwide
but online services continue
regularly
• Closure of non-essential
businesses
Including restauration and religious
insitutions
Supermarkets and pharmacies
remain open, though some may
have modified operating hours
• Suspension of educational
activities
• Cancellation of mass events
• Public Transport limitations
Vehicle restrictions are in place
except for emergency, government
vehicles and vehicles delivering
food and medical supplies
No Yes, (22/03)
• General travel ban
Travel ban applied to all
international air, sea and
land travel
All commercial flights have
been suspended
(Air Albania operates
humanitarian and
repatriation flights)
• Obligations of
quarantine/self-isolation
for travelers
Mandatory 14-day self-
quarantine for all travelers
who entered Albania from
high risk areas
Yes, (16/03)
• Complete
Borders closed for all air,
land and maritime routes
(except for transportation of
goods)
Yes, (20/03)
• Emergency support measures for vulnerable
population
LK 2bn of defense spending reallocated toward
humanitarian relief for the most vulnerable
• Labour support measures
LK 11bn (0.6 % of GDP) sovereign guarantee fund
for companies to access overdrafts in the banking
system to pay wages for their employees
• Business support measures
Additional funding for health sector in the amount of
Lk 3.5 billion
LK 6.5bn for the support of small businesses/self-
employed that are forced to close activities due to
the COVID-19 pandemic by paying them twice the
amount of tax-declared salaries, doubling of the
unemployment benefits and social assistance
layouts
Deferral of profit tax installment payments for small
companies
• Macroeconomic measures
The Bank of Albania announced a temporary
change on the provisioning requirements, effective
from March 12th to May 31st, enabling clients to
ask banks and other financial institutions to defer
loan installments without penalties
Yes
• The last plenary session scheduled
for 12/03 had been postponed until
further notice, but the Parliament
continues to function through online
tools
• Deputies, respecting restrictions,
are in constant communication with
citizens and state agencies and
closely monitor their work
• The President of Assembly held an
online Conference of Presidents via
Webex to adopt the calendar of the
Assembly's work for March 30- April
17 and the timetable for reviewing
normative acts with the power of law
in the Standing Parliamentary
Committees (27/03)
• The Assembly is supporting the
measures taken by the cabinet and
Committees begin to review
legislation and adopt respective
normative acts via Webex (30/03)
No
Andorra 100-1.000/0-100 Yes, (11/3) declared by the Government
• The parliament approved the Qualified
Law of the alarm and emergency states
Yes
• Confinement and self-
isolation
The Government advised
citizens to limit movement to
the absolute minimum, while
keeping safe distances of 1
and 2 meters should be kept
when shopping or walking
Family members with autism
disorders are allowed to
circulate
Family caregiving movements
to members in need is allowed
Yes
• Closure of Public Services
Reduced hours apply (08:00 -
14:00). Only by appointment,
calling 150 or sending an email
• Closure of non-essential
businesses
Recommended to respect the
maximum establishments' capacity
of 30%
Home services are reduced to
essential goods such as food,
medicines and fuel for heating.
Restaurants can do home delivery
• Suspension of educational
activities
• Public Transport limitations
Reduction by 2/3 of its personnel,
timetables changed accordingly
No Yes,
• Obligations of
quarantine/self-isolation
for travelers
Nationals or residents,
returning to Andorra for the
duration of exceptional
measures, must be
confined home for a period
of 15 calendar days.
• Other
It is recommended to
reduce interior and
international travel to the
minumum
Yes
• Partial
With France: Controls apply
and crossings are limited to
essential ones
With Spain: Borders closed.
Cross-border workers and
goods transportation allowed
Yes, support package announced (13/3)
• Labour support measures
Introduction of a guarantee scheme for salaries and
jobs
Workers with children under 14 can stay at home
and the government pay their salaries
Compensation of between 66% and 100% of salary
depending on the sector
Suspension of minimum wages cotization to Public
Security System (CASS)
Reduction of individual cotizations to Public
Security System (CASS) for workers in essential
services
Electricity and telecommunication costs covered by
80%-100% for self-employed citizens
• Business support measures
130 million soft loan credits have been announced
for companies hit by the crisis (60million for
operating costs, 70million for Mortrage loan
assistance)
Government assumed employers' contributions to
CASS of their share on employees' social security
(15.5%) to all those companies that have
suspended their activity.
Yes
• Parliamentary work affected by
the crisis
Parliamentary activities are limited to
the necessary ones. Meetings held
regarding measures in relation to the
pandemic crisis
• Parliamentary contributions
Omnibus bill, which specifies
emergency and economic support
measures has been approved by the
General Council through the
procedure of extreme urgency
No
Armenia 100-1.000/0-100 Yes, (16/03-14/04) declared by the
Government
Yes
• Curfew
Residents are only allowed
outside with an ID and upon
filling out a special form
Yes
• Cafes/restaurants are closed
23/03-30/03
• Closure of all non-essential
businesses
• Stores are open only to residents
over 65 from 10:00 to 12:00
• All educational facilities are
closed
No
• However, Armenia’s
government is seeking
broad authority to track
residents’ whereabouts and
contacts through their
telephones in order to slow
the spread of COVID-
19.Surprisingly, the bill
failed on its second reading
on March 31, getting only
65 of the 67 votes it
needed for passage.
Yes
• Ban of entry
To all citizens from RF,
Georgia, China, Italy,
Spain, Germany, Iran,
South Korea, Japan,
France, Switzerland,
Denmark, Austria,
Belgium, Norway, Sweden,
the Netherlands, the UK
Yes
• Borders closed with Georgia
and Iran
Yes
• Economic support package amounting at
approximately 50 millionUSD
No restrictions to the work of the
parliament
Yes, Constitutional
Referendum
• Constitutional
amendment referendum
was postponed to a later
date
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Austria 10.000-100.000/ 100-
1.000
Yes, (16/3-13/4), declared by the
government
Yes
• People can only leave their
homes for limited purposes
(shopping, jogging)
• A minimum of a 1 meter
distance needs to be
respected in public
• Police have the authority to
disperse gatherings of more
than 2 people outside
• All 279 Tirolean regions and
several communities in the
federal states of Voralberg,
Kärnten and Salzburg have
been put under quarantine
• Visiting infected relatives at
hospitals are constrained
• Supermarkets can only be
visited by wearing a face mask
(after April 6)
• Business are required to give
its high-risk employees either
a mandatory leave of absence
or to give them the possibility
to do work from home
Yes
• Closure of all non-essential
businesses and public services
• Closure of schools,nurseries and
universities until 13/04
• Trials and other court-related
activities have been reduced to an
absolute minimum
• Public transport has been
adjusted according to the low
passenger numbers
• Convalescent homes have been
temporarily closed
• All hotels are required to close
down, without any ecxeptions
Yes
• Τhe Austrian government
has started to use
anonymised data in order
to map the movement of
people
Yes
• Austria's air travel is
close to zero and it has
reduced its rail travel
drastically
• Most train connections to
neighbouring countries
have been cancelled,
except some sporadic train
connections to Germany
and Hungary
• Foreign travellers from
non-Schengen countries
are prohibited entry into
Austria until further notice.
Yes
• The borders to Germany,
Italy, Switzerland,
Liechtenstein have been
closed
• The borders to Slovenia and
Hungary are subject to
increased controls.
Yes
• The government has announced an economic
"rescue package" of 4 bn EUR
Yes
• The Austrian Parliament passed two
laws pertaining to the coronavirus, in
order to grant the government the
authority to provide substantial
money to support businesses as well
as to provide the authorities with the
means to enforce rules that limit the
spread of the virus.
Yes
• Elections in Steiermark
and Voralberg were
postponed.
"New coronavirus (COVID-
19): General information"
https://www.sozialministeri
um.at/en/Coronavirus/New-
coronavirus-(COVID-
19).html
"Coronavirus: Aktuelle
Informationen"
https://www.sozialministeri
um.at/Informationen-zum-
Coronavirus/Neuartiges-
Coronavirus-(2019-
nCov).html
Azerbaijan 100-1.000/ 0-100 No
02/04 State of Emergency is being
considered
Yes
• Special Quarantine regime
(24/03-20/04)
• Residents above 65 are
advised to stay inside
• Max. 10 people can gather in
public spaces
• Ban of entry to Baku,
Sumgait, Absheron regions,
except ambulance, cargo
trucks and special service
vehicles
Yes,(14/03 -20/04)
• All cultural/sports events are
cancelled
• Cafes/restaurants are open
between 09:00-15:00
Unknown Yes
• Mutual decision by
Azerbaijan and RF to halt
all traffic, except cargo
trucks
Yes
• with Iran 29/02-20/04
• with Turkey 15/03-20.04
• with Georgia 13/03-20/04
Yes
• Economic package worth 588,2 millionUSD
• The government has asked for donations from
citizens, organizations, and businesses, in addition
to the country’s financial donations to the WHO and
Iran to help tackle the pandemic
Yes, Measures in place
• Meetings of the commitees,
commissions and management are
temporarily suspended
• Management is only operative via
phone and internet
• All committees and management
decided to transfer part of their
salaries to the COVID-19 Response
Fund
• The first videoconference in
Azerbaijan's parliament was held on
March 29. The videoconference was
held between the chairpersons of the
parliamentary committees and the
leadership of the Azerbaijani
parliament
N/a
Belarus 100-1.000/0-100 No No
• The government has not
offically announced measures,
however health professionals
advised the elderly and those
with preexisting conditions to
practice social distancing
Yes (12.03-06.04)
• Cancellation of mass events,
except national football tourments
No No
However, Belavia airlines
cancelled flights to 26
countries, including some
Russian cities, Ukraine,
Poland, as well as the UK,
Belgium, Germany,
France, Italy. Repatration
travel possible.
No
• However Belarussian
railways cancelled their trains
to Poland, Kaliningrad oblast,
Ukraine, Lithuania, Latvia,
Czech Republic
Yes,
• Other: The government allocated 912 820 USD to
fight the prevention and spread of the virus
Yes
• Parliamentary work affected by
the crisis
the Parliament is fully operational
• Parliamentary contributions:
the Parliament is considering
economic package to alleviate the
negative impact of the virus on
certain sectors of the economy, such
as tourism, transportation and
logistics, restauration and hotels
No
Belgium 10.000-100.000/1.00-
10.000
Yes,
• “enhanced Phase 2” of a 3-phase
national risk containment plan
Yes,
• Confinement and self-
isolation:
• Nationwide lockdown from
18/03 to 18/04
• Movements are generally
prohibited; only the following
are allowed when necessary:
work, grocery shopping,
healthcare, caregiving, post
office
Yes,
• Suspension of educational
activities: Closure of schools,
application of distance learning
measures. open facilities for
children of essential workers
parentsossibility and of families
where grandparents are the only
option for childcare. Daycares
remain open.
• Closure of all non-essential
businesses
• Cancellation of mass events
• Other: Public services remain
open, respecting distancing and
sanitary measures
No Yes,
• General travel ban: ban
on all non-essential
international trips
No Yes,
• Economic measures which will represent a budget
of 8 to 10 bln EUR
• 1 bln EUR aid to help hospitals face the COVID-
19 crisis.
• Labour support measures: All request for
temporary unemployment benefits will be treated as
force majeure, automating their processing.
Yes,
• Parliamentary work affected by
the crisis:
Parliament continues its activities, but
only vital meetings take place in
person. During meetings in person,
all indispensable persons can take
part in the session, respecting a 1.50
meter distance at all times.
N/a
Bosnia and
Herzegovina
100-1.000/0-100 Yes, (17/03), declared by the Council of
Ministers
• Nationwide State of Natural Disaster
Yes, (29/03)
• Curfew
A curfew is in place throughout
the country with persons under
18 and those over 65 years of
age on a 24- hour curfew; it is
from 20:00-05:00 for other age
groups
• Limited social interaction
Prohibition of public gatherings
of more than 20 individuals
• Other
In the Federation, all persons
are required to cover their
mouth and nose when out in
public, while in the Republika
Srpska there is also a
requirement to wear gloves
Yes
• Closure of non-essential
businesses
Including public spaces and
restauration
Grocery stores, pharmacies, and
related businesses remain open,
though some may have modified
operating hours
• Suspension of educational
activities
• Cancellation of mass events
No Yes (30/03)
• General travel ban
Foreigners who hold
ordinary passports, except
residents, are not allowed
to enter the country
All airports in the country
are closed to passenger
traffic, only cargo allowed
• Obligations of
quarantine/self-isolation
for travelers
Mandatory 14-day self-
quarantine for incoming
BiH citizens
Yes
• Partial
BiH’s neighboring countries
(Serbia, Montenegro, Croatia)
have either severely restricted
or completely closed their
borders
Yes, (25/03)
• Business support measures
FBIH will transfer KM 30 million (0.1% of GDP) to
hospitals
RS announced the health fund will cover health
care costs for all patients and has postponed
payments for business tax from end-March to end-
June, while speeding up tax and SSC refunds
FBIH announced that total amount about KM 1
billion (3% of GDP) will be secured to support the
economy, mainly aimed at supporting exporting
companies, improving the liquidity of companies,
and tasking the Development Bank to establish a
credit line for improving the liquidity of companies
• Macroeconomic measures
Banking Agencies have announced a six-month
loan repayment moratorium for restructuring credit
arrangements
Banks are instructed to consider additional
customer relief, including reviewing current fees
• Other
The entity governments have allocated around KM
50 million (0.15% of GDP) for dealing with COVID-
19
Yes
• The Collegium of the House of
Representatives of the BiH
Parliamentary Assembly welcomed
the measures taken by the
Governement so far to protect the
health of BiH citizens
• The Speaker of the House of
Peoples of the PSBiH met with the
PM and the Speaker of the Croatian
Parliament to discuss joint efforts in
combating coronavirus crisis, the
possibilty of aid request from the EU
and economic instability (23/03)
• The Speaker of the House of
Peoples of the PSBiH made several
phone calls to high representatives
from the region and beyond to
discuss possible ways of joint efforts
in fighting COVID-19 (30/03)
• The Speaker of the House of
Representative submitted for an
urgent procedure consideration a Bill
on Amendments to the VAT Law
(30/03)
No
Bulgaria 100-1.000/0-100 Yes, (13/2), Declared by the National
Assembly
Yes
• Confinement and self-
isolation
Restricted non-essential
travel between cities and
towns
• Local restrictions
The city of Kozloduy
imposed a curfew from 22:00
to 06:00
The Stara Zagora province
imposed a curfew from 21:00
to 05:00
Restricted non-essential
travel between cities and
towns
• Limited social interaction
No more than 2 persons are
allowed to circulate at the
open together
• Other
Patients who have
discharged from hospital
after being confirmed
positive in Covid-19 must
remain in quarantine for 28
days
Yes
• Closure of non-essential
businesses
Including restauration, public
spaces, religious insitutions
Access to food shops and
pharmacies for two hours in the
morning will be banned for people
below 60 to allow the elderly and
most vulnerable to buy medicines
• Suspension of educational
activities
• Other
Bulgaria banned access to city
parks
No Yes, (20/3 - 17/4)
• Travel ban for certain
countries
Entry not allowed to non
EU-EEA citizens and
individuals from Italy,
Spain, France, Great
Britain and Northern
Ireland, Germany, the
Netherlands and
Switzerland
Suspension of all
international and domestic
travel
Yes
• Partial
Borders closed with Turkey,
Serbia and North Macedonia
Yes
• Labour support measures
Coverage of 60% of the wages of the employees in
affected sectors for three months
BGN 200 million to provide interest-free loans to
employees on unpaid leave (up to BGN 1500)
• Macroeconomic measures
Capitalization of the 2019 profit in the banking
system
Liquidity increase of the banking system with BGN 7
billion (6% of GDP) by reducing foreign exposures
of commercial banks
Capital increase of the state-owned Bulgarian
Development Bank (BDB) by BGN 700 million
• Estimated loses to the economy could amount to
three billion leva according to PM Borisov.
Yes
• Parliamentary work affected by
the crisis
Committee meetings and plenary
sittings are being held for emergency
bills while members telework.
• Parliamentary contributions
National Assembly agreed (20/3) on
military mobilization to support
civilian authorities in curbing the
movement of people under
confinement rules
State of Emergency Bill amended
after veto applied by President and
backed by 118/240 MPs
Vetoed amendments included a
reform to the penal code which allow:
a fine of up to 10,000 levs ($5,520)
for confinement measures breaking
and a jail term of up to three years for
spreading "false information".
No
Canada 1.000-10.000/0-100 Yes,
• All provinces have declared a state of
emergency, but the Federal Government
has not
Yes,
Confinement and self-
isolation
• All 10 provinces orders
citizens to stay at home
Limited social interaction
• Gatherings banned in 10/13
provinces/territories.
Yes,
Closure of public services
• 11/13 provinces/territories
Closure of non-essential
businesses
• 11/13 provinces/territories
Suspension of educational
activities
• In all 13 provinces/territories
(daycare open in 4 provinces for
children of essential workers).
Yes,
Movement tracking
• App to monitor spread
in British Columbia
Yes,
General travel ban
• Canadians advised
against all non-essential
travel outside Canada
(13/03); foreign nationals
(apart from US citizens)
banned from entering
Canada (18/03)
Quarantine/self-isolation
for travellers
• Government advises
travellers entering Canada
to self-isolate for 14 days
(16/03)
Other
• Mandatory health checks
at air and rail travel
(28/03).
Yes (18/03),
• Canada-U.S. border closes
to all non-essential travel
Yes (25/03),
COVID-19 Economic Response Plan (82 Bn.
CAD)
• Emergency support measures for vulnerable
population: Insured mortgage purchase programme
and deferral of income tax payments owed in March
• Labour support measures: Emergency Care
Benefit to provide income support to workers who
must stay home and do not have access to paid
sick leave
• Business support measures: Temporary wage
subsidies for small businesses, access to credit
through the Business Credit Availability Program
(BCAP) and $331.4 million relief to the air
transportation sector (30/03)
• Macroeconomic measures: Canadian Central
Bank cut interest rates to 0.25% (27/03).
Yes,
Parliamentary work affected by the
crisis
• House of Common adopted a
motion adjourning the House until 20
April (13/03)
Parliamentary contributions
• Parliament recalled the House of
Commons to adopt 82 Bn.CAD
COVID-19 response (24/03).
Yes,
The following elections
have been postponed
until further notice:
• New Brunswick
municipal elections,
scheduled to take place
on May 11
• British Columbia
(Victoria, Rosalind &
Lytton) by-elections
scheduled to take place
on the 4 and 25 of April.
• Canadian Government
COVID-19
(https://www.canada.ca/en
/public-
health/services/diseases/c
oronavirus-disease-covid-
19.html)
• CMAJ News
(https://cmajnews.com/202
0/03/30/coronavirus-
1095847/)
• British Columbia
Health
(https://bc.thrive.health/)
• IMF, COVD-19
Response
(https://www.imf.org/en/To
pics/imf-and-
covid19/Policy-Responses-
to-COVID-19).
Croatia 100-1.000/0-100 No
• Restrictive measures have been
introduced
Yes, (19/03)
• Confinement and self-
isolation
Ban on leaving the place of
residence, except in
exceptional circumstances
• Limited social interaction
Prohibition of public gatherings
of more than five individuals
Yes
• Closure of Public Services
19/03 Only necessary and urgent
tasks will be performed, and the
number of civil servants and state
employees required for the
performance of public services will
be heavily reduced
• Closure of non-essential
businesses (limited to 30 days)
19/03 Grocery stores, pharmacies,
gas stations, shops selling food
and hygiene products will continue
to be open with the implementation
of measures of social distancing
• Suspension of educational
activities
16/03 Distance learning - lectures
are being tought via national TV
channels •
• Cancellation of mass events
• Public Transport limitations
22/03 All public transportation has
been suspended for 30 days
(except for taxi services)
23/03 Intercity travel and vehicular
traffic is suspended, except for
No
• Movement tracking
25/03 The Government
proposed that the
Electronic Communications
Act be amended so as to
include an Article under
which in extraordinary
situations the Health
Minister would be
authorised to obtain data
on users' locations without
data transfer
Yes
• General travel ban
Entry/Exit allowed only to
diplomats, law
enforcement, medical
workers, controlled
shipments of goods
Entry open for repatriation,
while exit is allowed to
foreign citizens departing
to their home countries
• Obligations of
quarantine/self-isolation
for travelers
Health monitoring and 14-
day self-isolation
measures aimed at
individuals traveling from
any affected country (18/3 -
16/4)
Yes
• Partial
The country's borders are
closed for non-EU visitors
until April 18
Yes, (02/04)
• Labour support measures
Minimum wage scheme: HRK 3,250 will be paid for
each employee as a support to businesses hit by
the crisis, valid until 31/05, with a possibility to be
increased up to HRK 4,000
• Business support measures
The measure is intended for businesses which are
significantly affected by the crisis, to be partially or
fully exempted from the tax obligations for April,
May and June, including taxes on income and
contributions
The government has also resorted to purchases of
unsold stocks of finished goods in agriculture, food
processing industry, medical equipment, and similar
strategic goods
• Macroeconomic measures
The Croatian National Bank (CNB) has provided
additional liquidity, supported the government
securities market, and temporarily eased the
regulatory burden on banks
• Other
Compensation of local government units and of the
Croatian Health Insurance Institute for all deferred
liabilities
Yes
• Parliamentary work reduced
(plenary convenes with limited
participation and speaking time for
interventions) (19/03)
• Possible suspension of
parliamentary work in case of a
declaration of State of Emergency
discussed between government
coalition
• The Croatian Parliament adopted a
package of government-sponsored
bills valued at HRK 30 bln to help the
economy, with 63 measures primarily
aimed at preserving jobs and
ensuring payment of wages
No
Cyprus 100-1.000/0-100 Yes, (15/3), declared by the President Yes, (24/3 - 13/4)
• Curfew
21:00 - 06:00 curfew
introduced (31/3)
Residents can only leave their
homes once per day after
documentation mentioning the
reason of movement
Eligible movement reasons:
- Visit to the doctor or medical
services
- Visit to the bank, where
physical presence is required
- Visit to public services, where
physical presence is required
- Visit to grocery stores
- Caregiving to people in need
- Close relatives' ceremonies
up to 10 people
- Individual walk or exercise
• Confinement and self-
isolation
Yes, (24/3 - 14/4)
• Closure of Public services
Public services available online.
Reduced physical presence to
essential
• Closure of non-essential
businesses
All non essential private business
and services have suspended
operations
• Suspension of educational
activities
• Public Transport limitations
Taxis can carry up to 2 passengers
Yes
• Movement tracking
Discussions on the
possibility to establish
tracking mechanisms for
self-isolated confirmed
cases of Covic-19 patients
• Other
''Citizen Observer''
mechanism, in place since
2011, to be used to ensure
no violation of the curfew
Citizen observer is a
programme under which,
citizens, in their own
decision, permit police
forces to send them SMS
messages containing
information on criminal
cases. If the recipient
knows anything about the
case or has evidenced an
incident that relates to the
data, contacts police forces
Yes
• General travel ban
Entry ban to non-resident
citizens (16/3 - 30/4)
Total ban of passenger
flights (21/3 - 4/4)
Suspension of flights from
all EEA countries and
Switzerland (21/3)
Maritime passenger
transport suspended
• Obligations of
quarantine/self-isolation
for travelers
Mandatory 14-day Self-
Quarantine
Yes
• Complete
Yes, (15/3)
President announced a 700 million EUR Financial
Support Package equivalent to 3% of GDP
• Labour support measures
Ιncome support for households including leave
allowance for parents and those with health issues
Unemployment allowance for workers made
redundant by affected businesses
Τemporary reduction of VAT rates
• Business support measures
Support for affected businesses to maintain jobs,
support for the tourism sector, and deferring VAT
payments due in two months
2 month suspension of a scheduled increase in the
contribution to the General Healthcare System,
benefiting both businesses and households
• Macroeconomic measures
In addition to ECB measures the Central Bank of
Cyprus announced capital and liquidity release for
banks directly supervised by the CBC (€100 million)
Simplification of documentation requirements for
new short-term loans and other credit facilities
Yes
• Parliamentary work affected by
the crisis
Parliament convenes for issues
related to the crisis through
teleworking methods
Plenary meetings convene with
limited participation and speaking
time for interventions
• Parliamentary contributions
President of the House of
Representatives presided a meeting
between heads of political parties in
Cyprus in regard to responding to
Covid-19 (25/3)
Plenary session of 3/4 to vote on the
bill for Economic support package to
financial institutions, businesses and
individuals
No Link
Czech Republic 1.000-10.000/0-100 Yes, (12/03-12/04)
• State of Emergency declared by the
government for 30 days with a possibility
of extension
Yes (16/03-12/04)
• Nationawide curfew
All gatherings of more than two
people in public were
forbidden.
The quarantine bans all non-
work related travel, excluding
necessary shopping, and
visiting doctors, hospitals, and
close relatives in need.
Solitary walks outdoors in
nature away from other
individuals was also permitted.
It is prohibitted to go out
without a mask.
All shops serve only customers
aged 65 and over between 7-9
am.
Yes, (25/3)
• Closure of non-essential
businesses as of 14/03
All non essential private business
and services have suspended
operations
• Closure of Public services as of
13/03
Ban on all social events, including
religious ceremonies, worship
places are closed
• Suspension of educational
activities as of 11/03
Closure of all educational, public
spaces (schools are likely to
remain closed until the middle of
May)
• Cancellation of mass events
from 10/03
• Public Transport limitations as
of 14/03
Any road vehicles with a capacity
of more than 9 people (incl. driver)
banned from crossing borders with
an exemption of (1) larger vehicles
bringing Czech citizens or long-
term/permanent residents to the
Czech Republic, (2) larger vehicles
taking foreigners out of the Czech
Republic
Yes, (30/03)
• Movement tracking
The Czech Republic will
start testing the new “smart
quarantine system” to track
the movements of infected
citizens in South Moravia.
The monitoring system,
which requires consent, will
use data from mobile
phones and payment cards
of people who have been
tested positive to find all
the potential people that
could be infected as a
result.
Yes
• General travel ban from
16/03
Travel restrictions were
imposed barring all non-
residents from entry into
the country, and virtually
all Czech citizens from
travelling abroad.
Czech citizen will be
enabled to return to the
country and foreigners will
be enabled to leave the
Czech Republic.
Yes, (16/03)
• Partial
Provisional enforcement of
borders with Germany and
Austria and limitations on
international flights.
Yes (as of 12/03)
Czech Republic hasearmarked an amount worth
18% of its GDP to deal with the impacts of the
coronavirus crisis. The Czech Republic should
receive €1.2 billion from the European Parliament's
approved package.
• Business support measures
100 billion korunas in direct aid and another 900
billion korunas in loan guarantees to companies; 1
billion korunas in interest-free loans for
entrepreneurs;
State will not impose fines for late submission of
real estate property tax return, introduction of Loss
carry back and suspension of the obligation to
electronically record sales for entities in all phases
of EET (during state of emergency and following
three months).
• Labour support measures
Government will pay out (through the respective
employers) 60% of the average contribution base to
employees affected by the quarantine. At the same
time the Government will support employers who
continue, despite their businesses being shut down,
to pay out 100% of the salary to affected employees
by covering 80% of salary costs.
Yes
• Parliamentary contributions
The Czech parliament's lower
chamber approved a package of
emergency government measures on
26/03 that included the plan to give
the self-employed a six-month holiday
on payments into the state social and
health system
Yes
On 24/03 PM declared
that elections to the
Czech Republic's Senate
(upper house of
parliament) scheduled on
March 27-28 will be
postponed due to the
novel coronavirus
outbreak
Senate
Denmark 1.000-10.000/100-1.000 No Yes
• Limited social interaction
From 18/03 Ban on meetings
of more than 10 people
• A 14-day Self-Quarantine for
repatriates is strongly advised
Yes, (Until 13/04)
• From 14/03 All indoor public
cultural institutions, libraries,
leisure facilities and similar are
closed
• Suspension of educational
activities
From 16/03 All schools are closed
• Closure of non-essential
businesses
Supermarkets and pharmacies
remain open
From 18/03 Restaurants and cafes
are only available for take away
From 18/03 Shops and other retail
businesses can stay open, but they
are now required to:
.
No Yes, (14/03-13/04)
• General travel ban
Entry allowed to Danish
Citizens, Danish passport
holders, EU-Citizens living
in Denmark, Third country
nationals with valid
travelling documents,
Foreigners who have a
valid purpose in Denmark
Yes, (14/03-13/04)
Complete
Yes
• Business support measures/Labour support
measures
Until 09/06, the state would undertake paying 75%
of all employees’ salaries at a maximum of 23,000
Danish crowns ($3,418) per month, while the
companies pay the remaining 25%.
• Business support measures/Labour support
measures
Fiscal support to the tune of 2.5 percent of GDP
(about DKK 60 billion). The increased spending will
mainly finance additional health care needs and
extraordinary budgetary measures to support
workers and businesses. Another 2.5 percent of
GDP in countercyclical support is expected to come
through Denmark’s strong automatic stabilizers,
including from weaker tax receipts and higher social
benefits. Temporary liquidity measures, including
postponement of tax payments and government
guarantees, will further support activity in the first
half of the year.
• Macroeconomic measures
The Danmarks Nationalbank (DN) increased the
policy rate by 15bps to -0.6 percent. The standing
swap line with ECB was activated and its size was
doubled to EUR 24 billion.
Yes
• Parliamentary contributions
Parliamentary work has not been
ceased: L133 adopted by Parliament
on 3rd reading on 12/03, L134
adopted by Parliament on 3rd reading
on 17/03, L135 adopted by
Parliament on 3rd reading on 17/03,
L140 adopted by Parliament on 3rd
reading on 19/03, L141 adopted by
Parliament on 3rd reading on 24/03,
L142 adopted by Parliament on 3rd
reading on 26/03, L143 adopted by
Parliament on 3rd reading on 26/03,
L144 adopted by Parliament on 3rd
reading on 31/03, L145 adopted by
Parliament on 3rd reading on 26/03,
L153 adopted by Parliament on 3rd
reading on 31/03, L154 adopted by
Parliament on 3rd reading on 31/03,
L158 adopted by Parliament on 3rd
reading on 31/03.
• Parliamentary work affected by
the crisis
From 18/03 Voting procedures have
been temporarily changed to meet
the government's recommendations
(max 10 people can gather)
N/a (https://www.ft.dk/da/aktue
lt/tema/folketinget-og-
coronasituationen)
(https://www.ft.dk/da/aktue
lt/nyheder/2020/03/afstem
ninger-i-folketingssalen)
Estonia 100-1.000/0-100 Yes, (12/3 - 1/5), declared by the
Government
Yes
• Confinement and self-
isolation
Everyone that has been
diagnosed with COIVD-19 or
have strong reason to suspect
illness, should stay in self
isolation for 14 days
Up to two people are allowed
to be together in public space
(Not applied for family
members)
At least 2 meters distance
should be kept in public places
• Local restrictions
Islands of Hiiumaa, Saaremaa,
Muhumaa, Vormsi, Kihnu and
Ruhnu only accessible to local
residents (14/03)
Yes
• Closure of non-essential
businesses (27/03)
• Suspension of educational
activities
All educational institutions have
moved to distance learning (16/03)
• Cancellation of mass events
All sports competitions are
prohibited until 1/05
No Yes, (17/3)
• General travel ban
Entry ban to all foreign
nationals who are not
residents, nor have family
members in the country
• Obligations of
quarantine/self-isolation
for travelers
Mandatory 14-day Self-
Quarantine for all travelers
entering Estonia
• Other
Talinn-Stockholm-Talinn
ship route has been
suspended
Yes
• Partial
Borders closed with RF (30/3)
Transiting allowed until further
notice for foreign nationals
who do not present symptoms
of Covid-19
International Cargo and
essential services procviders
are allowed to enter
Estonia has not imposed a ban
on exiting the country
Sanitary inspections applied at
border crossings
Yes, (19/3)
Government announced a EUR 2 Billion (7% of
GDP) measure package
• Emergency support measures for vulnerable
population
i) Support to the Unemployment Insurance Fund to
cover for wage reduction (€250 million)
• Labour support measures
i) Suspension of payments to the Pillar II pension
fund under discussion
• Business support measures
i) Business loans to rural companies through the
rural development fund (€200 million)
ii) Guarantees/collateral for bank loans to allow for
rescheduling of payments (€1 billion)
iii) Business loans earmarked for liquidity support to
companies (€500 million)
iv) Investment loans to companies (€50 million);
• Macroeconomic measures
i) Eesti Bank reduced the systemic risk buffer for
the commercial banks from 1 percent to 0 percent
on March 25, 2020. The measure is expected to
free up about €110 million for the banks
Yes
• Parliamentary work affected by
the crisis
Necessary meetings being held via
videoconference
Until 1/5, the Riigikogu resolves only
time-critical issues
Riigikogu committees telework and
convene on monday unless in the
case of unavoidable necessity
The Riigikogu decided to change its
working schedule so that the sittings
are held only on Mondays, and
Question Time takes place on
Wednesdays
• Parliamentary contributions
Supplementary budget to reach the
Parliament for vote soon
N/a Interactive Map
(https://koroonakaart.ee)
Chatbot SUVE
(https://eebot.ee/),
Health questionnaire
(https://coronatest.ee)
Platform (https://vaab.ee)
that connects volunteers
with a medical
background
Finland 1.000-10.000/0-100 Yes, (16/3), Declared by the Cabinet and
the President
Yes
• Confinement and self-
isolation
• Limited social interaction
Public gatherings are limited to
10, and it is recommended to
avoid public places
• Local restrictions
Movement restrictions apply
between the region of Uusimaa
and other regions until 19/04
Police monitors compliance
Yes
• Closure of Public services
Services are invited to telework if
possible
• Closure of non-essential
businesses
• Suspension of educational
activities
Invited to use new technologies
Childhood education and care units
are currently operating for children
whose parents are working in
sectors of primary response
No Yes, (18/3 - 2/4)
• Travel ban for certain
countries
All international flights
have been suspended
Internal EU flights
operational depending on
availability and bans
applied by Member States
The Finnish traffic
authority has asked all
shipping companies
operating sea transport to
and from Finland to
suspend passenger
carrying towards Finland
for an unlimited period
• Obligations of
quarantine/self-isolation
for travelers
14-day self-quarantine to
travellers returning to
Finland
Yes
• Partial
Necessary cross-border
work traffic and other
necessary traffic
Daily commute only
permitted from Sweden and
Norway
Yes
• The Government has agreed on a comprehensive
package of approximately EUR 15 billion.
• First supplementary budget package proposal
include EUR 400 million
Yes
• Parliamentary work affected by
the crisis
Limited meetings
MPs have the option to participate in
parliamentary work remotely
Arrangements for seating and voting
to keep the recommended distance
Committee hearings are executed
with written statements or remote
participation
No trips abroad are executed, and the
Committees do not execute any
domestic trips
• Parliamentary contributions
The Parliament voted on the
Emergency Powers Act on 17/3
On 17 March, the Government
submitted two decrees concerning
the use of powers under the
Emergency Powers Act to Parliament.
The decrees specify the provisions of
the Emergency Powers Act
N/a
France 10.000-100.000/1.000-
10.000
Yes, (22/3) State of Health Emergency
approved by the Assemblée Nationale
Yes
• Confinement and self-
isolation: Nationwide
Confinement was declared on
17/3 until 15/04
• All circulation is prohibited
and only allowed for the
following reasons (attestation
needed)
• Trips to work, when
teleworking is not possible
• Shopping of necessary goods
in authorized shops in
proximity to permanent
address
• Visit to medical services
• Caregiving to children and
vulnerable population
• Individual physical excercise
in proximity to permanent
residence, only within a 1km
distance from place of
residence.
• Administrative or judiciary
convocations
Yes
• Closure of public services
(postal, unemployment, and
medical services remain open)
• Closure of all non-essential
businesses
• Suspension of educational
activities (application of distance
learning measures, open facilities
for children of essential workers
parents)
• Cancellation of mass events
No Yes
• No travel ban applied,
but certain terminals,
airports are closed and air
routes suspended
Yes
• Partial: Schengen borders
are closed
Yes
• Macroeconomic measures: The government will
deploy a € 45 billion package of measures, plus €
300 billion in guarantees for businesses engulfed
by the coronavirus
• Delays for social and fiscal payments.
• Business support measures: suspension of rent
and bills (electricity, water, gaz) payments. €1500
grant to all small, independent and micro
businesses impacted. €300 milliards in state loans.
Simplified procedures for partial-unemployment
procedures. Recognition of the COVID-19 crisis as
force majeure.
• Emergency support measures for vulnerable
population: €15 millions of checks to be distributed
to the homeless population to buy food and hygiene
products. (start: 31/03)
Yes
• Parliamentary work affected by
the crisis:
Reduction of Parliamentary Activity to
the examination of urgent measures
and control of the executive in the
form of parliamentary questions to the
Government (questions d’actualité au
gouvernement - QAG).
Yes
• Second round of
mayoral elections
postponed to June 21
(initial scheduling date:
22/03)
Georgia 100-1.000 / 0 Yes, (21/03-21/04), adopted by the
Parliament
Yes
• Max. 10 people can gather in
public spaces
• Residents are adivsed to stay
inside
• Only private vehicles are
allowed
• Marneul and Bolnisi
municipalities are on strict
quarantine with ban of
exit/entry
Yes
• Educational facilities suspended
till 21/04
• All ski resorts are closed
• Part of government offices are
telecommuting, private companies
are advised to do the same
• Cafes/restaurants are only
allowed to deliver food - Domestic
trains and buses are suspended,
Unknown Yes
• Complete Border
Shutdown
No foreign citizens are
allowed to enter
Yes, (18/03 - 01/04)
• Except for cargo trucks
Yes
• Economic package worth 314 mln USD
Yes
• A state of emergency has been
declared by the parliament until 21/4
No Prevention of the spread
of coronavirus in Georgia
https://stopcov.ge/
Germany 10.000-100.000/ 1000-
10.000
No Yes,
• Gatherings of 2 people and
more, exluding family members
or partner, can be fined and wil
be dispersed.
• A curfew is in place in the
federal states of Bavaria,
Brandenburg (until April 19),
Saarland and Saxony (until
April 20) and in the city-state
of Berlin (until April 5). Leaving
one's home is only possible
with a valid reason
(shopping,work)
• The federal states of
Schleswig-Holstein and
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
have completely banned
touristic visits in their states
• All German Islands can no
longer be visited, excluding
locals
Yes,
• Closure of all non-essential
businesses, except drug stores,
petrol stations, post offices, banks,
delivery services and other vital
businesses
• All schools and most universities
have been closed nationwide until
at least April 19
• Several public services (Job
centers, sports/cultural facilities)
have been closed until further
notice
• Due to low passanger demand,
public transport has been reduced
reduced considerably and travel
disruptions exist
• A vast number of mass events
(trade fairs, weddings, football
matches) have been
postponed/cancelled
Yes,
• The cell phone provider
"Deutsche Telekom",
announced on March 18
that it would start to share
cellphone location data
with health officials in
anonymized format.
Yes,
• from March 17, only
EU/EEA citizens, relatives
of German citizens, and
those with permanent
residence in Germany can
enter the country.
Yes,
With Denmark, Luxembourg,
France, Switzerland and
Austria, except cargo trucks
Yes,
• 23/03 economic package worth 156 bln EUR (5%
of the GDP).
• € 50 billion are destined to support small
companies with a subsidy of 9000 euros for those
with less than 5 employees, which could rise to 15
thousand for those with less than 10.
• A € 600 billion "fund for the stabilization of the
economy", designed to set up credit guarantees for
€ 400 billion and new resources for the credit fund
for reconstruction, was passed in the German
Parliament on March 25.
Yes,
• The parliament passed a bill on
March 25, containing several
initiatives to address the threat of
COVID-19, and which significantly
amended the budget for the fiscal
year of 2020.
Yes,
The second round of the
local elections in
Bavaria on 29/03 were
conducted via postal
voting
Federal government
response to COVID-19:
https://www.bundesregieru
ng.de/breg-
de/themen/coronavirus
Greece 1.000-10.000/0-100 No,Urgent measures announced through
an Αct of legislative content (20/3)
• The act was issued by the President
after proposal by the Cabinet and to be
approved by the Parliament within 40 days
after its issue
Yes
Curfew
• 14-day self quarantine for
repatriates
Imposition of Nationwide
movement restrictions -
Residents can only leave their
homes to:
• Visit to the pharmacy or
doctor
• Shop for necessities
• Work in essential sectors
where teleworking is not
possible
• Caregiving to persons in
need
• Individual exercise or by 2
• Important family ceremonies
attended by maximum 10
people
Certification for circulation is
provided through SMS and is
regularly checked by police
Yes
• All non essential businesses are
closed
• Bank services are only accessible
online. ATM's are available
• Schools and educational
institutions are closed down
• Essential public services are
provided through an online platform
No Yes
• Flights suspended
from/to: Italy, Spain, UK,
Turkey, Albania, North
Macedonia
• Ban of passenger ship
routes to and from Italy -
No cruise ships are
allowed to dock at Greek
ports.
Yes
• Land borders with
neighbouring countries for
cargo transports and
repatriation of greek citizens
• Land border with Turkey is
closed
Yes
The government announced an economic support
package amounting to 4.7 bilion EUR (2.5% of
GDP) including:
• Support to 600.000 businesses hit by the crisis
• Support to 1,2 million private sector employees
• Support to 550.000 self-employed workers and
employers
• Main measures include: The suspension of tax
obligations amounting to 2bilion EUR, 800 EUR
support to employees working for businesses
affected by the lockdown, VAT reduction to
essential goods etc.
Yes
Absolute minimum sittings
Conference of Presidents decided
(12/3):
• Committee seatings to be prioritized
(Only Permanent Standing
Committees would convene with
limited number of MPs and staff)
• Lawmaking process:
Hearings continue to take place with
limitations of the invited stakeholders
per committee.
• Plenary seatings:
Draft laws to be discussed only by the
Rapporteur, Special Experts,
Parliamentary Representatives, the
minimum number of
MPs/Parliamentary Group. The PM
and Oppossition leaders could attend
plenary seetings for half the time
defined by the Parliament's
regulation.
• Parliamentary Control is not
disrupted
• All Parliamentary activities abroad
have been suspended
No
Holy See <100/0 No Yes Yes,
• Cancellation of mass events
08/03-13/04 Morning Mass,
Wednesday’s General Audience
and the Sunday Angelus are
streamed live without the presence
of the public.
• 08/03-13/04 The Vatican
Museums are closed
No No Yes,
• Complete
10/03-13/04 The Vatican
closed St. Peter’s Square and
Basilica to tourists.
Yes N/a No
Hungary 100-1.000/0-100 Yes, (11/03) State of Emergency declared
by the Government
Yes (28/03-11/03)
• Confinement and self-
isolation
Restrictions on movement are
in force across the whole
territory of Hungary up until
April 11. During this period,
people will only be allowed to
leave their homes for good
reason.
Yes
• Suspension of educational
activities from 27/03
• Cancellation of mass events
from 16/03
Banned indoor gatherings of more
than 100 and outdoor events of
more than 500
No Yes
• General travel ban as of
16/03
Closed borders for all
passenger transport and
only Hungarian citizens
will be allowed to enter.
People entering Hungary
and those instructed to
stay in compulsory home
quarantine
Yes, (17/03)
• Partial
with Romania and Austria to
reopen border for key
workers (26/03)
Yes
The government has so far spent HUF 225
billion (EUR 630.3m) on buying protective
equipment, building a container hospital and
making other preparations 30/03.
• Business support measures
Interest payment liabilities on loans taken out by
private individuals and businesses up to the present
day have been suspended up to the end of the
year. Regulations related to taxation released on
24/03
Yes
• Parliamentary contributions
30/03 Hungarian parliament grants
PM Orban special powers to tackle
coronavirus crisis when passing
emergency legislation.
N/a
Iceland 1.000-10.000/0-100 Yes (07/03),
• The Department of Civil Protection and
Emergency Management raise the alert
level to a “state of emergency”
Yes (24/03-12/04),
Confinement and self-
isolation
• 2m social distancing rule
Limited social interaction
• Ban on public gatherings of
over 20 people.
Partial (24/03-12/04),
Closure of non-essential
businesses
• Swimming pools, gyms, pubs,
dance halls, casinos, museums and
any other businesses that require
close contact such as hairdressers
are closed
Suspension of educational
activities
• Secondary schools and
universities shut, kindergartens and
primary schools remain open
Cancellation of mass events
• Ban on public events (24/03).
Not yet,
Movement tracking
• App to monitor is being
developed
Yes,
General travel ban
• Icelanders advised not to
travel abroad
Travel ban for certain
countries
• All non EU-EEA
nationals banned from
entering (20/03)
Quarantine/self-isolation
for travellers
• All those arriving from
“high risk countries” must
enter a 14 day quarantine
(13/02), extended to all
Icelanders returning
(18/03).
Partial (20/03),
• Closed borders to all non EU-
EEA nationals.
Yes (21/03),
Package of fiscal measures ( 230 Bn. krona ISK)
Emergency support measures for vulnerable
population
• Increased unemployment benefits and one-off
child allowances
Labour support measures
• Tax deferrals and cuts
Business support measures
• Tax cuts, support to companies whose employees
have been quarantined, state guaranteed bridge
loans and a temporary tax relief on the domestic
tourism sector
Macroeconomic measures
• Central Bank cut interest rates to 2.25% (11/03).
Yes,
Parliamentary contributions
• Adopted package of fiscal
measures (21/03).
No • COVID-19 Iceland
(https://www.covid.is/engli
sh)
• IMF, COVD-19
Response
(https://www.imf.org/en/To
pics/imf-and-
covid19/Policy-Responses-
to-COVID-19).
Ireland 1.000-10.000/0-100 Yes (21/03),
• Parliament passed the Health
(Preservation and Protection and other
Emergency Measures in the Public
Interest) Act 2020
(activating emergency powers)
Yes,
Confinement and self-
isolation
• All told to self isolate and
observe a 2m social distancing
rule (12/03)
Limited social interaction
• Gatherings of more than 100
people banned (12/03).
Yes,
Closure of non-essential
businesses
• All with the exception of
supermarkets, pharmacies and
banks (12/03)
Suspension of educational
activities
• All with the exception of care for
children of key workers (12/03)
Cancellation of mass events
• Yes (12/03)
Restrictions on public transport
• Restricted to those carrying out
essential functions (12/03).
Not yet,
Movement tracking
• Government developing
an app to monitor, map
and warn others about
the spread of the virus
(29/03).
Yes,
General travel ban
• Recommended to cancel
any non-essential travel
(12/03)
Travel ban for certain
countries
• All flights with Italy
suspended (10/03)
Quarantine/self-isolation
for travellers
• 4-day self quarantine for
anyone entering the
country (apart from N.I.)
(12/03).
No Yes (16/03),
Emergency Response Fiscal Package (7.2 Bn.
EUR)
Emergency support measures for vulnerable
population
• COVID-19 Enhanced Illness Benefit
Labour support measures
• Pandemic Unemployment Package & Enhanced
Illness Benefit established for employees and
COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Business support measures
• COVID-19 Wage Subsidy scheme and liquidity
support for affected businesses with an initial
package of €200 million.
Yes,
Parliamentary work affected by the
crisis
• Reduced hours and restricted
access, all MPs must observe 2m
distancing rule (12/03)
Parliamentary contributions
• Emergency Response Fiscal
Package adopted (16/03).
No • IMF, COVD-19
Response
(https://www.imf.org/en/To
pics/imf-and-
covid19/Policy-Responses-
to-COVID-19)
• COVID-19 Ireland
(https://www.gov.ie/en/ca
mpaigns/c36c85-covid-19-
coronavirus/).
Italy >100.000/10.000-100.000 Yes, (31/01-31/07)
• State of emergency declared by the
Council of Ministers
Yes
• Local restrictions
08/03-13/04 Lombardy region
and 14 provinces are put in
quarantine
• Curfew
Movement in all the national
territory only for specific
reasons:
(11/03-13/04) Work, Health
needs, Absolute urgency,
State of necessity, For
returning to one's residence,
For jogging but only in the
surroundings of the home
(Except in Sicily, Campania
and Friuli Venice Giulia), For
taking the dog for a walk but
only in the surroundings of the
home.
It is mandatory to show an
auto-certification where
requested by the police
(specifying departure address
and destination address)
Yes
• Suspension of educational
activities
04/03-13/04 All schools and
universities are closed
• Closure of non-essential
businesses
12/03-13/04 Nearly all commercial
activities except from supermarkets
and phamacies have been
prohimited
23/03-13/04 Only activities of
strategic importance for the
national economy remain operative
Yes
• Video surveillance
23/03-13/04 The police can
operate drones to monitor
the movement of citizens
• Movement tracking
(Local)
31/03 AllertaLom app:
Lombardy Region
• Other
17/03 iorestoacasa app:
The Federation of Italian
Medical Scientific Societies
(FISM), in collaboration
with Exprivia, launched the
"iorestoacasa" app which
allows citizens to self-
evaluate symptoms and
behaviors adopted in the
last period.
Yes
• Travel ban for certain
countries
31/01-28/04 All flights to
and from China, Hong
Kong, Macao and Taipei
are suspended
• 23/03-13/04 Limitations
for entry, exit and within
the national territory:
• 28/03-13/04 Flight
companies and
shipowners, are required
to adopt the organizational
measures that ensure at all
times of the journey an
interpersonal distance of at
least one meter between
the passengers.
• Obligations of
quarantine/self-isolation
for travelers
28/03-13/04
Yes
• 26/03-13/04 Limitations or
prohibition to leave and enter
into municipal, provincial or
regional territories, as well as
with regard to the National
territory. (Ex. Art. 1,
subparagraph 2, letter c) of the
Decree-Law 25/03/2020, n.
19).
• 28/03-13/04 Carriers must
measure the temperature of
the passengers before
boarding and, if it exceeds
37.4 degrees, prohibit
boarding.
Yes
16/03-31/08 "Italy Cure" emergency decree rescue
plan: Worth 25 billion € (1.4% of GDP):
• Emergency support
It includes funds to strengthen the Italian health
care system and civil protection (3.2 billion €);
• Labour support measures/Business support
measures
Measures to preserve jobs and support income of
laid-off workers and self-employed (10.3 billion €);
• Business support measures
Other measures to support businesses, including
tax deferrals and postponement of utility bill
payments in most affected municipalities (6.4 billion
€);
• Measures to support credit supply (5.1 billion €)
aimed to unlock about 350 billion € (20% of GDP) of
liquidity for businesses and households.
• Emergency support measures for vulnerable
population
It establishes the "Fund for last resort income" for
workers damaged by the COVID-19 virus. The
income support for the self-employed and
professional workers registered with private law
entities consists of an indemnity, for the month of
March, equal to 600 €.
Yes
• Parliamentary work affected by the
crisis
Absolute minimum of sittings
Severe restrictions for entering the
buildings: since 9 March temperature
measurement for all arrivals, those
with a temperature over 37,5 degree
are brought to a special room for
treatment.
Yes,
Referendum on 29/03 to
reduce number of seats
in the parliament was
postponed
http://www.governo.it/it/ap
profondimento/coronaviru
s/13968
Kazakhstan 100-1.000/0-100 Yes, (16/03-15/04), declared by the
President
Yes
• Local restrictions
19/03 local quarantine in Nur-
Sultan, Almaty, with no
possibility to enter/exit the
cities
30/03 local quarantine in
Atyray, Aktau, Karaganda (+4),
Aktobe (+oblast), with no
possibility to enter/exit the
cities
31/03 local quarantine in 5
more oblasts, as well as
Shymkent
01/03 local quarantie in 4 more
regions
• Limited social interaction
28/03 max. 3 people in public
spaces
• Confinement and self-
isolation
In quarantined cities it is
allowed to go outside for only
certain reasons
Minors are allowed outside if
accompanied by adults
Yes
• Suspension of educational
activities
16/03-05/04 suspended
06/04 distance learning
• Cancellation of mass events
• Closure of non-essential
businesses
Only in quarantined cities;
• Public transport limitations
Only in quarantined cities
Yes
• Movement tracking
A mobile app for
quarantined with
geolocation
Yes
• General travel ban
Except those with
diplomatic passports
Repatriation travel is
arranged
Yes, (6/03-15/04)
• Complete
Yes
• Support package announced 10 bln USD, 23/03
• Labour support measures: employers who were
laid off receive minimum wage of 1 month;
healthcare professionals and police receive 1
month salary bonus
• Business support measures: tax reliefs (land
value, wealth, income) till 31/12
• Emergency support measures for vulnerable
populations: mortgage loan deferment,
food/household packages, no fines for late payment
of bills
Yes
• Parliamentary work affected by
the crisis: distance working, except
for plenary meetings, meetings of
committees and working groups
• Parliamentary contributions - No
No https://www.coronavirus20
20.kz/,
https://covid19live.kz/
Kyrgyzstan 100-1.000/0-100 Yes, (22/03-22/04)
• State of Emergency delcared by the
President in Bishkek, Osh and Jalal-Abad
cities, in Nookat, Kara-Suy districts of Osh
region, as well as in Suzak district of Jalal-
Abad region.
Yes
• Curfew
Strict quarantine from 8pm to
7am in state of emergency
territories 25/3-15/04
• Confinement and self-
isolation
Restriction of movement from
25/03, allowed to go outside
for a good reason
Yes
• Suspension of educational
activities 14.03
Educational facilities are
suspended for three weeks
• Cancellation of mass events
(06.03)
All cultural/sports events are
cancelled
• Closure of non-essential
businesses (21.03)
Beauty saloons, shopping malls,
cinemas etc
No Yes
• General travel ban
(17.03)
Except those with
diplomatic passports and
KG citizens can return
home
Yes, (19/03)
• Partial
Closed border with Uzbekistan
and China. Borders remain
open with Kazakhstan for
cargo trucks
Yes (31/03)
Estimated loss is approximately 350 mln USD. IMF
provided grant financial aid in the amount 120 mln
USD.
• Business support measures
no fines and penalties for late payment of taxes
until July 1, 2020; a delay of rent of municipal
property for 3 months;
• Emergency support measures for vulnerable
population
No fines and penalties for non-payment of public
services; provide a deferral of payment for the
rental of state property;
Yes
• Parliamentary contributions
(19.03)
MPs launched a social media
hashtag campaign #ЫЁтыЀак (Unity)
"Let's join our efforts and fight COVID-
19 together!". At the plenary meeting,
MPs posed for pictures with pieces of
paper calling on to citizens not to
panic and stand united against the
disease.
• Parliament and other state offices
work in regular schedule, but with
consideration of precautionary
measures.
Yes, Local Councils -
Parliamentary Elections
• On 23/03, the President
signed a decree on
suspension of the
electoral process for the
election of deputies to
local councils for the
period of declared state of
emergency
• On 27/03, several
deputies proposed an
idea to postpone
Parliamentary elections
from October 2020 to April
2021.
Latvia 100-1.000/0-100 Yes, (13/03-14/4)
government delcared State of
Emergency
Yes,
• Confinement and self-
isolation from 13/03
Self-isolation and social
distancing shall be performed
in the place of residence
31/03 No more than 2 people
may meet and that they must
maintain a distance from each
other of at least 2 meters
Yes,
• Suspension of educational
activities 13/03
Closure of all educational
institutions
• Cancellation of mass events
17/03
Organised public events are
banned and other gatherings may
not exceed 50 participants
• Non-essential businesses
Limitation of opening hours of non-
essential services;
No Yes,
• General travel ban
All foreigners from entering
the country, except
foreigners with residency
rights in Latvia;
all international travel, by
air, rail, sea and road
cancelled
Yes,
• Complete 14/03
Latvia closes its international
borders to all organized
passenger traffic on land, sea
and air.
Yes,
Latvian government allocated an additional 2.6
million euros to the Ministry of Health for various
anti-coronavirus measures. 13/03 economic
package worth 1 bln EUR for businesses affected
by coronavirus provided as "financial instruments"
(such as tax holidays or sick leave pay)
• Business support measures and labour
support measures
tax extensions and compensation not subject to
personal income tax and state social security
contributions to laid-off employees are granted;
economic operators are freed of advance payments
of personal income tax for 2020; and overpaid VAT
from 1 April to 31 December 2020 will be refunded;
local governments may review real estate tax and
extend tax payment deadlines in 2020.
Yes,
• Parliamentary contributions
20/03 Latvian parliament passes the
coronavirus relief package;
Parliament also adopted amendments
to the Commercial Law.
N/a
Liechtenstein 0-100 / 0 No Yes,
• Max. 5 people may gather in
public spaces;
Yes
• Closure of most shops; except
supermarkets, pharmacies and the
post, amongst others
• Cancellation of all events
• Most public services (schools,
museums, sports facilities) have
been closed
No Unknown Yes,
• with Austria and Switzerland
Yes,
• economic package worth 94 mln EUR
Yes,
• Government and parliament passed
several initiatives to reduce the
effects of the Coronavirus
N/a "Regierung des
Fürstentums
Liechtenstein"
https://www.regierung.li/co
ronavirus
Lithuania 100-1.000/0-100 Yes, (26/02-13/04) declared by the
government
Yes,
• Confinement and self-
isolation
Nationwide quarantine for the
period from 16/03 until 13/04;
Masks for mouth and nose
protection recommended in
public areas
Yes,
• Suspension of educational
activities 12/03- 26/03
closure of all educational
institutions, distance-learning
•Closure of non-essential
businesses (15/03)
Cultural, leisure, entertainment and
sports establishments shall not be
visited, and no services shall be
provided to visitors.
• Closure of Public services
(15/03)
State and municipal institutions and
bodies and state and municipal
enterprises shall organise their
work and provide customer
services remotely, except where
the functions (tasks) concerned
must be performed at the
workplace.
No Yes,
• General travel ban until
30/03
except those with
diplomatic passports, truck
drivers and those returning
home
The citizens of the
Republic of Lithuania shall
not be allowed to leave the
Republic of Lithuania,
unless they have to return
to the place they live
Yes,
• Complete 16/03
closure of all the borders
Yes
• 16/03 economic package worth 5 bln EUR:
• Labour support measures
Payout of 60 % of the costs of employee wages;
• Emergency support measures for vulnerable
population
Deferment of household bills with possibility to pay
them in installments;
• Business support measures
Deferment of taxes and tax reliefs
Yes,
• Parliamentary work affected by
the crisis
the Office of the Seimas and the
parliament's committees and
commissions are currently working
remotely. MPs are able to watch the
debates from their offices and come
to the plenary hall only for voting.
• Parliamentary contributions
The Lithuanian parliament voted on
17/03 to the raise borrowing limit by
4.5 billion euros, and to allow the
government to borrow over the limit to
fight effects of the coronavirus.
Read more at
https://www.todayonline.com/world/lit
huanian-parliament-votes-allow-
government-borrow-much-needed-
fight-coronavirus
N/a
Luxembourg 1.000-10.000 / 0-100 Yes, (19/03-19/06) declared by the Prime
Minister
Yes,
• Gatherings of more than 1
person, excluding family
members, have been banned;
• all citizens are obliged to
remain at home, except for
following purposes: work,
grocery shopping, healthcare
Yes,
• Closure of all non-essential
businesses
• Most public services (except
courts, for example) have been
closed
No Yes,
18/03-19/03, except EU
and UK citizens
Yes,
Border checks have been
introduced to Belgium, France
and Germany. One can only
enter the country with a valid
reason.
Yes,
• The government announced that it wants to pass
an economic package of 8,8 bn EUR
Yes
• Parliamentary work affected by
the crisis
• Parliamentary contributions
N/a The Luxembourg
government: Coronavirus
https://coronavirus.gouver
nement.lu/en.html
Malta 100-1.000/0 No Yes,
• Confinement and self-
isolation
From 13/03 14-day quarantine
period for all arrivals into
Malta.
• Limited social interaction
From 23/03 any type of
organized public and mass
gatherings is prohibited.
From 26/03 public gatherings
of more than 5 people are
banned.
• Curfew
From 28/03 total curfew on
those who are over the age of
65, the chronically ill, pregnant
women and anyone they live
with.
Yes,
• Suspension of educational
activities
13/03-30/06 closure of all schools,
universities and childcare centres.
• Closure of non-essential
businesses
From 18/03 closure of all bars,
restaurants (excluding takeaways
and deliveries), cinemas,
gymnasiums, clubs.
From 23/03 closure of non-
essential retail and services, shops
may still provide delivery services
of their products
No Yes,
• Obligations of
quarantine/self-isolation
for travelers
From 13/03 A mandatory
14 day quarantine is
imposed on travellers and
those who were possibly in
contact with those who
went abroad.
• General travel ban
From 21/03 all inbound
flights are suspended
(Travellers, who have a
Maltese passport and/or
valid Maltese Residence
Permit, who do not
manage to return to Malta
by midnight between the
20th and 21st March, are
urged to contact the
Situation Centre at the
Ministry for Foreign and
European Affairs (MFEA)
by not later than Saturday
21st March).
Yes,
• Complete
From 21/03 all borders are
closed
Yes,
• Business support measures/Labour support
measures/Emergency support measures for
vulnerable population
18/03 financial package of 1.8 billion € (12% of
GDP) to assist businesses.
It covers 210 million € (1.5% of GDP) of spending
measures, incuding 35 million € to healthcare
budget; allowances to support quarantined
households and individuals unable to work from
home; wage subsidies for businesses and self-
employed persons that have suspended or reduced
operations; special unemployment benefits;
increases in rent subsidies for unemployed
individuals.
The government will provide deferrals of tax
payments for income tax, VAT, social security and
maternity fund contributions.
• Labour support measures
24/03 the government raised wage subsidies in the
sectors hardest hit by COVID-19. The objective is to
guarantee minimum wage and up to 1200€ per
month for workers above minimum wage and for
self-employed. This additional measure will be
retroactive to 9 March and is expected to cost 61
million € per month
• Macroeconomic measures
The ECB decided to provide monetary policy
support through
(i) additional asset purchases of €120 billion until
Yes,
• Parliamentary work affected by the
crisis
Restricted access of the public
N/a https://www.gov.mt/en/Pag
es/home.aspx
https://covid19malta.info/
Moldova 100-1.000/0-100 Yes (17/03 - 16/05) declared by the
Parliament
Yes
• Confinement and self-
isolation (17/03)
Keep the social distance of at
least 1 m. It is not allowed to
form groups of more than two
people in the public space if
one does not live together.
Military personnel currently
controlling public places
Yes, (11/03)
• Closure of non-essential
businesses
Closure of all non essential stores
• Suspension of educational
activities
Closure of all educational and
religious insitutions, public spaces,
restauration
• Closure of Public services
Public services available via online
platforms. Parks and public areas
are closed.
• Military personnel currently
controlling public places. Public
transport from Moldovan capital to
be free of charge till cancellation of
state of emergency
• Cancellation of mass events
Cultural and sporting institutions as
well as religious institutions are
closed.
No Yes (17/03)
• General travel ban
All international flights are
suspended.
Yes, 17/03
• Complete
all borders closed
Yes
• Estimated economic impact ~ 300 million EUR
• IMF to provide Moldova with 117 million US
dollars
• Business support measures 17/03
delaying tax payment deadlines to mid-2020,
suspending tax audits and other controls, and
increasing state budget allocations to the budget
emergency fund and to a mortgage guarantee
program.
Yes, 26/03
• Parliamentary contrubution
Palriament continues working
regularly. Moldovan parliament
speaker instructs return of about
ten million lei to public budget.The
parliament has earlier made a
donation worth over 684,000 lei
and made available parliament’s
transport means for physicians.
No
A parliamentary by-
election in single-
member constituency
#38 (Hincesti) took place
on March 15, 2020
Monaco 0-100/0-100 No Yes,
• Confinement and self-
isolation: all movement is
forbidden until 31/03, except
for the following reasons:
grocery shopping, health care,
work, urgent affairs
Yes,
• Closure of all non-essential
businesses
• Suspension of educational
activities
• Cancellation of mass events
• Other: remote work is compulsory
when possible
No No No Yes,
Business support measures:
• an exceptional minimum income will be
guaranteed for self-employed workers;
• the interest rate will be subsidised, reducing to
0% the interest rate paid by the company in receipt
of the loan or overdraft under certain
circumstances.
• a total of EUR 50 million was allocated to prevent
bankruptcies for affected businesses.
• Rent of state-owned premises will be reimbursed
for March and suspended for the foreseeable future
Labour support measures (31/03):
• Ban on terminations of contracts
• Financial aid for temporary unemployed workers
(€50 M total per month)
• Financial aid for low-income workers
• "Extraordinary minimum wage" for independent
workers (€1800/per month)
Yes,
• Parliamentary work affected by
the crisis: parliament meets in
special sessions, where MPs respect
distancing measures. These sessions
are closed to the public but are
broadcasted live online.
No
Mongolia 0-100/0 No No Yes
• Suspension of educational
activities till 30/04
• Cancellation of mass events
No Yes
• Travel ban for certain
countries
China, RF, South Korea
• Obligations of
quarantine/self-isolation
for travelers
All passengers arriving on
charter flights from Japan,
South Korea, Germany
and Turkey are under
quarantine for 21 days
Yes
• Partial
With RF and China
Yes
• Support package announced 1.8 bln USD, 27/03
• Business support measures: social
contributions deferment 01/04-01/10, tax reliefs
• Labour support measures: salaries of private
business employees; employees who were laid off
receive government incentives till 01/07
• Other: personal income tax relief, increased child
allowance
Yes
• Parliamentary work affected by
the crisis
The parliament will hold its spring
session starting on 06/04 via video-
conferencing
• Parliamentary contributions
Bill on economic stimulus package is
being considered in the parliament
Yes, parliamentary
Elections, 24/06
• The President proposed
to postpone parliamentary
elections on 24/06
Montenegro 0-100/0-100 No
• Restrictive measures have been
introduced, but conditions for declaring a
State of Emergency have not been met
yet
Yes, (30/03)
• Curfew
A curfew is in effect from 19:00
to 05:00am on weekdays.,
while on weekends people will
be required to remain in their
homes from 13:00 on Saturday
until 05:00 on Monday
• Limited social interaction
Ban on the presence of more
than two people in open public
space
Prohibition of participation in
public gatherings, including
religious ceremonies
15-day ban has been put in
place against individuals
gathering in people’s homes,
other than those belonging to
the household
Yes
• Closure of non-essential
businesses
Including parks and outdoor
recreational spaces
Limited working hours apply to
pharmacies, grocery stores and
facilities selling hygiene products,
fuel, and construction material
(from 08:00 to 18:00)
• Suspension of educational
activities
16/03 Closure of educational
institutions for at least 15 days
• Cancellation of mass events
• Public Transport limitations
Suspension of all in-country public
transportation and taxi services
No Yes, (24/03)
• General travel ban
Suspension of
international passenger
traffic, except for the
repatriation of Montenegrin
nationals
• Obligations of
quarantine/self-isolation
for travelers
All persons currently under
quarantine or self-isolation
in Montenegro will be
required to self-isolate for
an additional 14 days
Yes
• Partial
Most of neighbouring States
have closed their borders
Yes
• The Government plans to delay the payment of
loans of businesses and citizens for 90 days, to
delay the payment of taxes, as well as to create a
new line of IRF to help the economy up to a
maximum amount of up to 3 million EUR with 1
million EUR destined to the most vulnerable
• Cabinet members will pay half of their salary at the
expense of the National Coordinating Body for
Infectious Diseases
• The payment of rent for state-owned premises has
been delayed for 90 days
• The CBCG will provide a legal basis relaxing
lending banks to restructure loans whose delay is
justified by the current situation
Yes, Measures in place
• All scheduled working bodies,
committees and plenary sessions of
the Parliament have been postponed
indefinitely (16/03)
• Various committee' chairs have
relased a statement regarding COVID-
19 which directly affects their
respective area of work
• At the meeting organized between
The Collegium of the Parliament and
Cabinet Ministers on 27/3, the
Parliament expressed readiness to
define the necessary legislative
activities, which will aim to mitigate
the expected socio-economic
consequences
Yes, Municipal
Assembly of Tivat
elections
• Montenegrin President
passed a decision which
stipulates that elections
for councilors in the
Municipal Assembly of
Tivat (scheduled for 5/4)
will be held within 90 days
from the date of
termination of the
extraordinary order
Netherlands 10.000-100.000/100-1.000 No Yes
• Limited social interaction
Until 28/04 max. 3 people may
gather until, except funerals
and religious ceremonies with
max. 30 people;
• Confinement and self-
isolation
All citizens are advised to stay
inside and go outside only for
certain reasons
Yes,
• Suspension of educational
activities
Until 28/04, with distance learning
Supervision of children of
healthcare professionals;
• Closure of non-essential
businesses till 28/04
• Cancellation of mass events till
01/06
No Yes,
• General travel ban
except EU citizens, those
with diplomatic passports,
border control and medical
staff
Yes,
• Complete
Yes,
• Support package announced 20-30 bln EUR,
17/03
• Labour support measures: payouts of 90 % of
the salary to staff who have been laid off; direct
payment to self-employed
• Business support measures: government-
backed loans to large businesses and SME; tax
deferment
Yes,
• Parliamentary work affected by
the crisis
Parliament is working for COVID-19
issues and for urgent economic and
social affairs. Proxy voting is now
possible.
• Parliamentary contributions:
The parliament has to adopt the
economic package proposed by the
government
N/a
North
Macedonia
100-1.000/0-100 Yes, (18/03), declared by the President
• 30-day State of Emergency declared
upon Governmental proposal from the
Parliament
Yes, (22/03)
• Curfew (except for medical
emeregency)
A curfew is in effect from 21:00
to 05:00am on weekdays,
while on weekends people will
be required to remain in their
homes from 16:00 until 05:00
Citizens over 67 allowed to
circulate from 05:00 to 11:00,
while those under 18 from
12:00 to 21:00
• Local restrictions
Mandatory quarantine for
Debar and Centar Zhupa
Municipalities
• Limited social interaction
Outdoor gatherings cannot
exceed more than five people
Yes, (11/03)
• Closure of non-essential
businesses
Operation of grocery stores,
pharmacies, and related
businesses
Restaurants are limited to delivery
or pick-up of food only
• Suspension of educational
activities
• Other
20/03 Press conferences to be held
only online
Access to parks limited between
18:00 and 06:00
Sports events without spectators'
attendance
No Yes, (18/03)
• General travel ban
All airports are closed for
commercial flights
(repatriation allowed)
The Government stated it
will deny re-entry to any
traveler who departs North
Macedonia and tries to re-
enter within 3 months
• Obligations of
quarantine/self-isolation
for travelers
Yes
• Complete
Land borders with all
neighboring countries are
currently closed
Yes, (18/03)
• Package of measures include direct financial
support for maintaining the liquidity of businesses,
• State subsidies announced for the tourism and
transport sectors for April, May and June
Yes, Measures in place
• After self-dissolution in February
(16/02) in order to create conditions
for early parliamentary elections, the
Parliament cannot reconvene
• Although State of Emergency is
declared by Parliament, due to its pre-
election disolution, the Constitution
allows the President to declare it
• The Parliament joined an apeal for
the assistance in fighting COVID-19
in the Western Balkans (26/03)
Yes, Parliamentary
Elections
• The Government has
postponed the snap
Parliamentary elections,
scheduled for 12/4
through a decree with
legal force to “suspend all
electoral activities and all
issues related to the
electoral process”
Norway 1.000-10.000/0-100 Yes (21/03),
• Enabling Act Adopted by Parliament
(valid for 1 month)
Yes (12/03-13/04),
Confinement and self-
isolation
• All required to stay at home
unless to essential purposes
or face a fine
Limited social interaction
• Gatherings limited to 5
people.
Yes (12/03-13/04),
Closure of non-essential
businesses
• Yes
Suspension of educational
activities
• All kindergartens, schools and
univerisites closes
Restrictions on public transport
• Transport will run as normal to
improve social distancing.
No Yes,
General travel ban
• MFA advises against all
non-necessary
international travel (14/03)
Travel ban for certain
countries
• All non Norwegians
banned from entering
(12/03)
Quarantine/self-isolation
for travellers
• Those arriving in Norway
required in self-quarantine
for 14 days (14/03)
Other
• All Norwegian citizens
urged to return home from
abroad ASAP (17/03).
Yes (12/03),
• Border shut to non
Norwegian residents or
citizens
Yes (21/03),
Emergency Fiscal COVID-19 Response (66 Bn.
NOK)
Labour support measures
• Wage subsidies and larger unemployment
benefits and deferral of tax payments
Business support measures
• Deferral of tax payment and access to government
backed bank loans
Macroeconomic measures
• Norwegian Central Bank cut interest rates to a
record low of 0.25% (20/03).
Yes,
Parliamentary work affected by the
crisis
• The number of MPs in plenary and
voting has been reduced from 169 to
87
• The plenary will only be called for
urgent cases (which the presidency
decides upon consultation with the
party leaders)
• Some rules of procedure have been
temporarily suspended i.e. the
deadline for submitting proposals to
the Parliament in the current session
and the requirement for
physical presence in Committee
meetings.
Parliamentary contributions
• Adoption of Enabling Act by the
parliament that enables the
government to take effective
measures against the outbreak
(21/03).
No • IMF, COVD-19
Response
(https://www.imf.org/en/To
pics/imf-and-
covid19/Policy-Responses-
to-COVID-19)
• The Coronavirus
Situation, Norwegian
Government
(https://www.regjeringen.n
o/en/topics/koronavirus-
covid-19/id2692388/)
Poland 1.000-10.000/0-100 No Yes, (25/03)
• Confinement and self-
isolation
Max. 2 people may gather in
public spaces, except for
religious gatherings;
Max. 6 people may gather at
funerals and marriages
Yes,
• Suspension of educational
activities (10/03)
School and universities cancelled
classes instructed to carry out
online classes with their students,
while keeping research and
administrative staff at work and
allowing exceptions for research
purposes.
• Closure of Public services
(10/03)
10/03-11/04 Closure of all public
places
• Cancellation of mass events
(24/03)
The new limits constrained
gatherings by default to a maximum
of two people (with an exception for
families); an exception for religious
gatherings, such as mass in the
Catholic Church, funerals and
marriages in which five participants
and the person conducting the
ceremony were allowed to gather;
and an exception for work places.
Yes,
• Mobile app (20/03)
a new app called "Home
Quarantine" released,
making sure quarantined
people are abiding by the
rules within 14 days. To
use the app first you have
to register a selfie, then the
app sends periodic
requests for geo-located
selfies. If the user fails to
comply within 20 minutes,
the police will be alerted.
Yes,
• General travel ban
(24/03)
A ban on foreigners
entering Poland (except
those resident or working
in Poland) and compulsory
14-day quarantine for
Poles returning from
abroad
• The suspension of all
international air and rail
connections
Yes,
• Complete (15/03)
indefinite closure of all the
borders
Yes,
18/03 economic package worth 47 bln EUR
unveiled by the government;
• Labour support measures
Payout of up to 40% of employees’ wages in
companies affected by the crisis;
• Business support measures
Struggling businesses will be able to delay social
security and utilities payments.
• Macroeconomic measures
The banking system was given a number of
assurances, including liquidity packages to protect
bank deposits. A fund of 30 billion zloty will be set
up to boost public investment, such as in roads and
schools, as well as continued projects in energy
and the environment.
Yes, 27/03
• Parliamentary work affected by
the crisis
The Polish Sejm will allow
parliamentarians to vote remotely.
The Sejm statute does not permit
holding sessions online, so the
Presidium passed a resolution to
change the statute specifically for
COVID-19. Three other extraordinary
states stipulated in the Constitution
were also added: a state of natural
disaster, martial law, and a state of
emergency.
Each deputy will receive a video clip
showing how to connect to the remote
session, and their identity will be
authenticated via text messages.
Those staying at home will be able to
ask questions and express their
opinions. The session will be beamed
from two wall screens in the plenary
room.
No,
• The prime minister said
on 24/03 there was no
need to postpone the
upcoming presidential
election scheduled for
May 10, 2020.
Portugal 1.000-10.000/100-1.000 Yes, (18/03-02/04) declared by the
President
Yes,
• Confinement and self-
isolation: 17/03 the
municipality of Ovar is placed
in mandatory quarantine, after
a declaration of a state of
calamity. 18/03, nationwide
measures to limit movement
Yes,
• Closure of some non-essential
businesses
• Suspension of educational
activities: 16/03-09/04, closure of
educational facilities; open facilities
for
children of essential worker parents
• Cancellation of mass events
No Yes,
Travel ban for certain
countries:
• 11/03 all flights to Italy
are suspended
• Non-EU travels are
suspended
Yes, Partial:
• 17/03 Portugal and Spain
agree to limit circulation at the
border to goods and workers
• Schengen borders closed
Yes,
• Labour support measures: workers working
reduced hours or seeing their contracts
suspended are entitled to receive a minimum
amount equal to two-thirds of their gross salary
• Macroeconomy measures: credit moratorium
for individuals and businesses until 30/09/2020.
• Business support measures: financial support
for SMEs, microenterprises in the tourism
sector. Financial support for companies in the
catering and similar sector, tourism and event
planning sector, fashion industry. Support for
self-employed workers: health benefits, financial
support, support for the maintenance of
employment contracts, deferral of the payment
of contributions for self-employed workers.
Deferral of taxes and contributions.
Yes,
• Parliamentary work affected by
the crisis: Reduction of the weekly
Plenary Sittings, with minimum
attendance
quorum as well as reduction of
Committee sittings to the
necessary extent.
No
Romania 1.000-10.000/100-1.000 Yes, (16/03-16/04), declared by the
President, passed by the Parliament.
Yes,
Confinement and self-
isolation: national lockdown
starting 25/03
• The movement of all persons
outside the house is
prohibited, with the following
exceptions: work, grocery
shopping, healthcare,
caregiving, agricultural
activities
• The movement of persons
aged 65 or above, outside the
home / household, is allowed
only during the hours 11.00 -
13.00, under strict restrictions.
• The northeastern town of
Suceava and eight
surrounding villages have
been placed under quarantine
on 30/03 (more than a quarter
of all cases were identified in
the region)
Yes,
• Closure of non-essential
businesses
• Other: Public spaces are closed.
No Yes,
General travel ban:
• Foreign citizens are
forbidden from entering
Romania's territory, unless
they do so through transit
corridors.
Travel ban for certain
countries:
• Flights to and from Spain
will be suspended for 14
days beginning March 31
• Flights to and from Italy
will be suspended for 14
days beginning April 6
Yes,
• Complete: 21/03 closure of
border for foreign citizens (with
several exceptions)
Yes,
• Business support measures:18/03 the first set of
measures were adopted, including covering the
costs with technical unemployment for the
companies that suspend their operations because
of the virus. Reimbursement of VAT of up to EUR
1.87 bln to businesses
• Labour support measures: Payment of 75% of
the gross salary, as much as the monthly
unemployment benefit
Yes,
• Parliamentay work affected by the
crisis: The parliamentary activity, in
plenaries and committes as well, is
taking place at distance, online.
• Parliamentary contributions:
Romania’s Parliament votes new
government in record time to deal
with coronavirus crisis
No
Russian
Federation
1.000-10.000/0-100 No
• On 30/03 Prime Minister enacted an
indefinite quarantine in Moscow
• Prime Minister asked Russia's
regional governors on 30/03 to
consider imposing the same
restrictions on movement;
the Murmansk region has enacted a
region-wide stay-at-home order.
• 02/04 Putin declared non-working all
days until the end of April
Yes
• Confinement and self-
isolation (26/03-14/04)
Authorities of Moscow and
Moscow oblast imposed self-
isolation on all residents.
Residents are only allowed to
leave their homes for:
emergency medical
care;traveling to work if one is
unable to work remotely; going
to the nearest grocery store or
pharmacy; walking pets within
a 100-meter radius from their
residence; taking out the
garbage.
Several regions of Russia
have enacted region-wide stay-
at-home orders for residents,
following suit with Moscow's
quarantine:
Several regions of Russia
have imposed limits on alcohol
sales during their self-isolation
regimes. Some cities in
Siberia's republic of Sakha,
including Yakutsk, have
banned the sale of alcohol
altogether.
Yes
• Closure of non-essential
businesses and closure of Public
services (30/03-03/04)
All employees of non-essential
business are given a paid leave
due to declared a nationwide paid
holiday. All restaurants and cafes
have been ordered to close during
this time with the exception of
delivery services.
The republic of Chechnya has
become the first (24/03) Russian
region to close all restaurants,
cafes and "crowded places" after it
registered its first three coronavirus
infections.
• Cancellation of mass events
(16/03)
Moscow's mayor Sobyanin has
banned all public events
• Suspension of educational
activities (16/03)
The Russian government
announced a "high alert" status for
all 85 of its regions, requiring the
whole country to take anti-
coronavirus measures such as
banning large gatherings, moving
schools to online classes and
encouraging working from home.
Yes
• Movement tracking
(1/04)
Moscow authorities have
developed a QR code
system to allow residents to
leave their homes as well
as a smartphone app to
monitor coronavirus
patients’ movement in self-
isolation
Yes
• General travel ban
23/03
Except those with
diplomatic and service
passports, and those who
have a visa related to
death of a close relative
Russia restricted air travel
from all over the world,
except for certain flights
from Moscow to major
capitals, and charter flights
intended to move foreign
citizens to their respective
countries and Russian
nationals back to Russia,
until everyone is
evacuated.
Yes
• Complete 30/03
Borders closed as a temporary
measure
Yes
• The government allocated 18 bln USD to the
Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer
Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing
(Rospotrebnadzor) for identification and prevention
of COVID-19
• Labour support measures
(i) increased compensation for medical staff as well
as for health and safety inspectors; (ii) individuals
under quarantine to receive sick leave benefits and
federal budget to guarantee unemployment benefits
paid by regional governments;
• Business support measures
(iii) zero import duties introduced for socially
important goods; (iv) subsidized and guaranteed
loans for SMEs, retailers, and distributors; (v) 3-
month grace periods for SME payments of social
contributions and rent to the government; (vi)
government guarantees for restructured loans; (vii)
tax deadlines extended for tourism and aviation
industries, as well as for SMEs and other affected
industries; (vii) tourism companies not to pay
contributions to the tourist sector reserve funds; and
(vii) suspension of onsite checks by tax authorities.
• Macroeconomic measures
a six-month moratorium on fines, debt collection,
and creditors’ applications for bankruptcy of debtor
enterprises
Yes
• Parliamentary work affected by
the crisis
The parliament is still operational, but
working schedule has been changed
to allow for more work within
committees
• Parliamentary contributions
On 26/03 the parliament proposed a
bill on prevention and elimination of
COVID-19 that will enable the
government to introduce different
states of emergency
On 31/03 Russian lawmakers swiftly
passed legislation imposing severe
punishment — including up to five
years in prison — for people
convicted of spreading false
information about the coronavirus.
The proposals are part of a package
of draft legislation that also aims to
impose tough punishment —
including up to seven years in prison
— for people breaking coronavirus
quarantine rules.
Yes
• Referendum
11/03President Vladimir
Putin announced about
the postponement of the
vote for constitutional
amendments due to the
coronavirus pandemic.
San Marino 100-1.000/0-100 No Yes,
• Curfew
09/03-06/04 Movement only for
specific reasons: work,
healthcare, urgent affairs
It is mandatory to show an
auto-certification where
requested by the police
(specifying departure address
and destination address)
Yes,
• Suspension of educational
activities
From 24/02 All schools and the
university are closed
• Cancellation of mass events
09/03-06/04 All organized events,
conferences, congresses, meetings
as well as events in public or
private places are suspended
• Closure of non-essential
businesses
14/03-06/04 All non essential
businesses are closed, only home
delivery from restaurants
No Yes,
• Obligations of
quarantine/self-isolation
for travelers
23/03-06/04 Those who
return to San Marino must
communicate their entry to
the health authorities and
must stay in home isolation
for 14 days.
Yes,
• Complete
From 23/03 all State border
secondary accesses are
closed
A self-certification that proves
motivated work, health or
necessity needs is required to
cross the border
31/03 The European Union
accepted the request of the
government of San Marino to
allow the transit of San Marino
citizens, as well as non-
European citizens residing in
San Marino, across the
borders of the Member States,
for their repatriation to the
Republic.
Yes,
• Labour support measures
Extraordinary redundancy fund with which part of
the salary is guaranteed to employees
• Business support measures/Labour support
measures
Shift of tax deadlines to relieve businesses and
families
• Labour support measures
Economic allowance related to common diseases is
paid in the amount from 30% to 86 % depending on
the length of sick leave;
The economic allowance relating to accidents at
work, pregnancy and childbirth is paid in the
amount of 100% to redirect spending to the health
sector
• Macroeconomic measures
Encouraged by the authorities, commercial banks
are granting temporary suspension to the payments
of existing mortgage instalments and providing
loans with reduced rates to individuals and firms
who are impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Unknown N/a
Serbia 100-1.000/0-100 Yes, (15/03), declared by the Excecutive
and the Parliament
• The President, the Prime Minister and
the President of National Assembly
declared the State of Emergency, in
accordance with Article 200 paragraph 5
of the Constitution of Serbia
Yes, (29/03)
• Curfew
A curfew is in effect from 17:00
to 05:00am on weekdays,
while on weekends people will
be required to remain in their
homes from 15:00 until 05:00
(only residents with special
permision or medical urgency
can circulate)
• Confinement and self-
isolation
Total ban on movement for
elderly citizens over 65 in
urban and 70 in rural areas,
except on Sunday between
03:00 and 08:00
• Limited social interaction
Indoor gathering cannot
exceed five people
Yes, (16/03)
• Closure of Public Services
All operations except essential
activities have been instructed to
telecomute
• Closure of non-essential
businesses
Supermarkets and pharmacies
remain open, though some may
have modified operating hours
• Suspension of educational
activities
Distance learning - lectures are
being tought via national TV
channels
• Cancellation of mass events
• Public Transport limitations
22/03 All public trasport has been
suspended
No Yes
• General travel ban
All airports closed for
international traffic, except
for humanitarian and
repatriation flights
(operated by Air Serbia)
• Obligations of
quarantine/self-isolation
for travelers
All persons currently under
quarantine or self-isolation
will be required to self-
isolate for an additional 14
days
Yes, (20/03)
• Complete
All border crossings are closed
(air, land, river) except for
cargo and diplomatic travel
Yes
• NBS adopted decisions prescribing a moratorium
on debt repayments and reduced the reference
interest rates
• Fund allocation money for public investment
(capital projects worth 200 milion EUR) and one-
time assistance for retirees
• Salaries for doctors and medical staff will be
increased by 10%
Yes
• All parliamentary activities have
been suspended
• The President of the National
Assembly proposed that the
President of the Republic, the
President of the National Assembly
and the Prime Minister make a
decision on the state of emergency,
due to impossibility to convene the
Parliament
Yes, Parliamentary
Elections
• All preparations for 26/4
Parliamentary elections
have been postponed until
the state of emergency is
in force;
Slovakia 100-1.000/0-100 Yes,
15/03 -
by
Yes,
• Confinement and self-
isolation: The elderly over 65
are advised to stay inside
unless completely necessary,
allowing only them to shop
groceries and visit pharmacies
between 9:00 and 12:00;
• Other: Wearing a protective
face mask will now be
compulsory while outside of
one’s home and in any queue,
a distance of at least 2 m will
need to be maintained;
Yes,
• Suspension of educational
activities: Closure of educational
facilities till 30/03
• Public transportation
limitations: Domestic bus and train
travel will run on limited holiday
schedule;
• Closure of some non-essential
businesses: Closure of many
restaurants or open only for
deliveries
• Other: Closure of all leisure
facilities
Yes,
• Movement tracking:
25/03 Slovakia has passed
a law allowing the state to
use data from telecoms
companies to track the
movements of people
with coronavirus to ensure
that they are abiding by
quarantine rules;
Yes, General travel ban
• International
transportation by trains,
boats, and buses transiting
Slovakia has been
suspended;
• Closure of the three
international airports;
• All permanent residents
and Slovak citizens
arriving from another
country have a mandatory
14-day self-quarantine;
• Slovak government ends
repatriation for its citizens
(31/03)
Yes,
• Partial: Limited entry for all
but Slovak citizens and
residents, it does not currently
limit exits;
Yes,
• Emergency support measures for vulnerable
population: 24/03 allowance to care for a family
member in an extraordinary situation and
quarantine sick leave which will be 55 percent from
the first day and will be paid by the state-run social
insurer;
• Business support measures: Contribution for
employers for keeping a work position and aid for
the self-employed was introduced;
• Companies and individuals will receive an
automatic tax payment deadline extension of up to
three months;
• Banks announced they would allow clients to
postpone payments of their monthly installments on
loans;
• Labour support measures: The state will pay
80% of wages for employees at firms forced to shut.
(29/03)
• Macroeconomic measures: The government
introduced an economic package on 29/03:
- The state will pay 80% of the employee's salary in
companies whose operations are compulsorily
closed
- Contributions to sole traders and employees
according to the specific rate of decline in the
company's sales
Yes
• Parliamentary work affected by
the crisis: The parliamentary session
of the new elected MPs is ongoing in
Slovakia but most of staff work from
home;
• Parliamentary contributions:
25/03 The Parliament passed a bill to
track persons infected with COVID-
19, as well as unanimous approval of
first socio-economic measures
against coronavirus;
Yes,
• Municipal self-
government bodies,
planned April 2020: 25/03
President of the
Parliament announced the
decision to shift elections
to municipal self-
government bodies from
the planned April deadline
to October;
Slovenia 100-1.000/0-100 Yes, (12/03), declared by the
Government
• The Epidemic on the basis of Article 7
of the Communicable Diseases Act
Yes (29/03)
• Confinement and self-
isolation
People restricted to their own
municipality, with essential
exceptions
Pensioners may only go
shopping in the 08:00-10:00
timeframe
• Limited social interaction
Prohibition of movement and
gathering of people in public
places, with essential
exceptions and at safe
distances (1.5 meters) from
other people
•Other
Citizens have to use protective
masks and gloves in food
shops, post offices and other
indoor public spaces
Yes
• Closure of non-essential
businesses
Shops remain closed with the
exception of food, pharmacies,
petrol stations, banks, and post
offices
Most hotels will no longer accept
new guests
• Public transportation
limitations
Public transportation (including
inter-city train and bus service) has
ceased operation, while taxis for
urgent transport remains
No Yes
• General travel ban
Cross-border public
transportation (trains and
buses) has ceased
Airports are closed for
commercial passenger
flights
Flights to EU destinations
suspended until April 13,
and flights to non-EU
destinations banned until
further notice
Yes
• Partial
Train/bus travel is halted, with
possibility to cross certain land
borders in personal vehicle
Different level of entry/exit
restirictions with Austria,
Hungary, Croatia and Italy
Yes (24/03)
• Economic package worth 2 bln EUR, including
credit guarantees for companies, co-financing of
social contributions, temporary basic earnings for
the self-employed and extraordinary retirement
allowance, and is valid until 31/05
Yes
• The National Assembly strictly
adheres to the instructions over safe
distance, desinfections,not using
elevators, etc
• The Parliament passed the first
package of emergency laws on
economic measures, while one act
gave the government complete
discretion over the allocation of
budget funds
No
Spain 10.000-100.000/1.000-
10.000
Yes, (25/3 - 14/3), Nationwide State of
Alarm declared by the Cabinet through
Royal Decree
• Article 116 of the Spanish Constitution
describes three legal categories for
emergency situations: state of alarm, state
of emergency and state of siege with the
one declared beung the lowest of these
categories
Yes
• Lockdown
Free movement of people is
limited, being able to only
travel, individually, for
essential activities
Eligible reasons:
• The purchase of groceries,
pharmaceuticals and essential
items.
• To attend health centers.
• To go to work or to provide
employment services.
• To assist and care provision
to seniors and vulnerable
population
Yes
• All premises and establishments
that carry out public-facing activity
are closed, apart from those
distributing food supplies and
essential items.
No Yes
• All domestic travel is
restricted
• Strict confinement
measures apply
Yes, (16/3)
• Land borders closed,
allowing only cargo transport
and returnees
Yes
• The Government announced a 200billion EUR
measure package to mitigate the effects of the crisis
in businesses, agriculture while ensuring social and
labour rights
• 117 billion EUR to be mobilized by the State and
83 by the private sector
• The State assumes by 80% the cost of salaries of
employees working in private businesses affected
by the crisis
• Work absences due to pandemia to be recognized
as work accident leave with the State assuming
their cost
Yes
Senate (Upper House)
• Maintenance of essential services
of the Senate
Congress of Deputies (Lower
House)
• Congress remains open and
convenes for urgent matters
• Parliamentary sessions have been
suspended for 2 weeks after decision
by the President of the Congress of
Deputies and the Board of
Spokespersons (12/3)
• Televoting has been put in place.
No videoconference for committee
and plenary meetings. On;y staff of
critical services attend parliamentary
meetings.
Yes,
Regional elections in
Euskadi and Galicia on
05/04
• Military personnel was
deployed to provide
assistance, public
instalations are used to
decongest the national
health system across
Spain
Sweden 1.000-10.000/100-1.000 No Yes,
• Remote work, including for
high schools and universities,
and social distancing are
recommended.
• Nationwide ban on visits to
elderly care homes (31/03)
No,
• Businesses and public services
remain open. Shops and shopping
centres should limit the number of
customers in the shop at the same
time and offer alternatives to queue
respecting safe distances. (01/04)
• Cancellation of mass events:
ban on events of over 50 people
No Yes, Other:
• MFA advises against any
non-essential trips abroad.
• All Scandinavian Airlines
flights suspended. Other
travel options are limited.
No,
• Borders remain open.
Yes,
Business support measures:
• Crisis package for small enterprises,
• Increased loan facilities and credit guarantees for
Swedish businesses
Labour support measures:
• Central government will cover 3/4 of the costs
when staff working hours are reduced
• Relaxing of rules on eligibility for unemployment
insurance (30/03)
Other:
• €90 million aid to support federations,
associations, sports and cultural institutions.
Yes,
Parliamentary work affected by the
crisis:
• Party group leaders have agreed
that only 55 MPs are to participate
during votes in the Chamber.
Parliamentary contributions:
• The Riksdag has decided that the
Government has the right to issue
credit guarantees to airlines.
• The Riksdag has decided on a new
law that will give the Government and
school governing bodies extended
powers in connection with school
activities.
N/a
Switzerland 10.000-100.000/100-1.000 Yes (16/03),
• “Extraordinary Situation” declared by the
government
Yes,
Confinement and self-
isolation
• All residents required to stay
at home, with the exception of
grocery shopping, healthcare,
essential work and care for
others (17/03)
Limited social interaction
• Gatherings of more than 5
people banned. A 2m distance
rule must also be respected
(20/03).
Yes,
Closure of non-essential
businesses
• Yes, with the exception of
supermarkets and pharmacies
Suspension of educational
activities
• Yes
Restrictions on public transport
• Public transport restricted and
reduced (17/03).
Partial (27/03),
Movement tracking
• Government announced
mobile data was being
used to assess the
effectiveness of isolation
measures in
combatting the spread.
Yes,
General travel ban
• Individuals from high risk
countries prevented from
entering (19/03)
Travel ban for certain
countries
• Only Swiss citizens and
residents can enter
Other
• Recommendation for all
Swiss nationals to return
home (25/03).
Yes,
• Closure of border, only
Swiss nationals, residents and
those in transit to another
country permitted to cross
Yes (20/03),
Economic Rescue Package ( 42 Bn. CHF)
Labour support measures
• Unemployment benefit
Business support measures
• Deferred government payments and no interest on
loans of up to 500,000 CHF
Yes,
Parliamentary work affected by the
crisis
• Reduced capacity, must respect 2m
social distancing rules.
Parliamentary contributions
• Both chambers of the Federal
Assembly will convene an
extraordinary session on May 4 to
deliberate on emergency coronavirus
measures
• In the meantime, both the Federal
Council and the Federal Assembly
may issue emergency ordinances or
take emergency decisions. The
emergency ordinances of the Federal
Council need to be approved by the
Federal Assembly or they will cease
to be in force after six months.
• The Federal Assembly’s Finance
Delegation has approved all the
urgent funds requested by the
Federal Council to combat the effects
of the coronavirus crisis on the
economy (20/03).
Yes,
The following elections
are postponed until
further notice:
• Federal vote (originally
scheduled for 17 May
2020)
• Several local (municipal)
elections in the cantons of
Fribourg, Neuchâtel,
Ticino, Luzern and
Geneva (originally
scheduled for March-May
2020).
• Second round of
municipal elections in
Geneva (originally
scheduled for 5 April
2020).
• IMF, COVD-19
Response
(https://www.imf.org/en/To
pics/imf-and-
covid19/Policy-Responses-
to-COVID-19)
• Federal Office of Public
Health, Switzerland
(https://www.bag.admin.ch
/bag/en/home/krankheiten
/ausbrueche-epidemien-
pandemien/aktuelle-
ausbrueche-
epidemien/novel-
cov.html).
Tajikistan no cases reported No No No
01/04 educational facilities are
back from spring break
No Yes
• Travel ban for certain
countries
China, Iran, Afghanistan,
Italy, Japan, South Korea
Repatriation travel is
arranged
Obligations of
quarantine/self-isolation
for travelers
14 day quarantine for the
travellers
Yes
• Complete
No No No
• No impact on the
parliamentary elections
(1/03 - lower chamber and
27/03 - upper chamber)
Turkey 10.000-100.000/100-1.000 No Yes,
• Curfew
From 22/03 Total curfew on
those who are over the age of
65 or chronically ill
• Local restrictions
From 27/03 One town and four
villages in the province of Rize
are put in quarantine;
• Confinement and self-
isolation
From 28/03 Travel between 30
cities is possible only with a
formal permission from local
governors,
Soldiers coming in or leaving
the army have to comply with a
14-day quarantine
Yes,
• Suspension of educational
activities
16/03-30/04 All schools and
universities are closed
• Closure of non-essential
businesses
16/03-30/04 All public gathering
places are closed, except shops
• Cancellation of mass events
16/03-30/04 All scientific, cultural
events are posponed
• Closure of non-essential
businesses
From 22/03 All restaurants, dining
places are closed, except home
delivery and take-away
• Closure of non-essential
businesses
From 27/03 The sale of non
essential items is stopped
• From 28/03 Recreational sites are
closed during weekends, and large
groups are not allowed in on
weekdays
No Yes,
• Travel ban for certain
countries
All flights to and from
China, Iran, Italy, South
Korea, Iraq, Germany,
France, Spain, Norway,
Denmark, Belgium,
Sweden, Austria and the
Netherlands, Egypt,
Ireland, Switzerland,
Saudia Arabia, the UAE,
the UK and other 68
countries are stopped
• General travel ban
From 28/03 All
international flights are
stopped
• Obligations of
quarantine/self-isolation
for travelers
Mandatory 14-day
quarantine for Turkish
citizens and residents
entering the country
Yes,
• Partial
With Iran, Iraq, Greece and
Bulgaria
Mutual agreement with
Georgia to close the Sarpi
Border Gate
Yes,
•18/03 TL100 billion package: TL75 billion ($11.6
billion or 1.5 percent of GDP) in fiscal measures; TL
25 billion ($3.8 billion or 0.5 percent of GDP) for the
doubling the credit guarantee fund
Emergency support measures for vulnerable
population
Raising minimum pension and cash assistance to
families in need
Business support measures
Reduced/postponed taxes for affected industries
(particularly tourism)
Direct support to Turkish Airlines and other affected
entities
Extension of personal and corporate income tax
filing deadlines
22/03-30/04 All bankruptcy and financial
executionary proceedings are stopped, except for
obligations regarding alimony and child support.
Macroeconomic measures
The CBRT lowered the policy rate by 100bps to
9.75 percent, and a package of financial measures
was introduced. Specifically, liquidity facilities were
augmented, including with longer-term instruments
and at discounted rates. The reserve requirements
on foreign currency deposits were reduced by 500
bps for banks meeting lending growth targets.
Yes,
• Parliamentary work affected by the
crisis
Closed to the public.
No change in working order of
General Assembly.
Meetings of some committees (and
sub-committees) have been
postponed.
N/a
Turkmenistan no cases reported No Yes
• Local restrictions
Ashgabat is closed (no entry-
exit allowed)
Domestic travel is restricted,
allowing only residents with a
medical certificate with
negative test result
Yes
• Suspension of educational
activities
Spring break for schools and
universities was extended till 06/04
No Yes, (20/03-20/04)
• General travel ban
The country is closed to
foreign citizens, except
those with diplomatic
passports and airplane
and ship crews.
Foreign citizens are
allowed to stay in the
country, provided they
have been tested.
Yes
• Complete
Except cargo trucks
No No N/a
Ukraine 100-1.000/0-100 No Yes
• Confinement and self-
isolation
Minors are allowed outside if
accompanied by adult
• Limited social interaction
Max. 2 people may gather in
public places
Yes, (12/03-03/04)
• Suspension of educational
activities
• Closure of non-essential
businesses
• Cancellation of mass events
• Public transport limitations
In Kyiv, Dnipro and Kharkiv metro
is shut down (18/03-25/04)
No,
• Movement tracking
A mobile app similar to
the Polish one is being
developed.
Some mobile operators
offered to share
anonymised data with the
government
Yes, (16/03-03/04)
• General travel ban
Yes, (27/03 - 25/04)
• Complete
Yes,
• Support package announced 365 mln USD,
25/03
• Labour support measures
bonus for healthcare professionals and social
workers, partial payout of unemployment benefit
SME employees,
• Emergency support measures for vulnerable
populations
direct payments to pensioners and those who
need social support
• Other: deferment of taxes and fines 01/03-31/05
Yes
• Parliamentary work affected by
the crisis
01/04-30/04 the parliament only
working in factions and committees.
• Parliamentary contributions
On 17/03 Verkhovna Rada adopted
a bill "On Amending Certain
Legislative Acts of Ukraine aimed at
Preventing the Occurrence and
Spread of Coronavirus Disease
(COVID-19)"
30/03 extraordinary meeting of the
Parliament adopted several law
amendments pertaining to the virus
outbreak and economic support.
No Crossing Points
• On 21/03,
representatives of the
Ukrainian Armed Forces
announced that
all EECPs would be
closed starting 22/03
while and the armed
formations announced
that corresponding
checkpoints in Luhansk
region would close on
23/03
• Entry-exit checkpoints
between Crimean
peninsula and continental
Ukraine were also
suspended.
United
Kingdom
10.000-100.000/1.000-
10.000
Yes (25/03),
• Coronavirus Act of 2020 grants the
government emergency powers
(adopted by parliament)
Yes (23/03- 13/04),
Confinement and self-
isolation
Nationwide social distancing
measures, residents may only
leave their homes to shop for
necessities, exercise, receive
medical care or travel to work,
any violators will be fined 30
GBP.
Limited social interaction
Gatherings of more than 2
people banned and all must
observe a 2m social distancing
rule.
Yes (23/03-13/04),
Closure of non-essential
businesses
• All closed with the exception of
pharmacies and supermarkets
Suspension of educational
activities
• All daycare, schools and
universities closed with the
exception of children of essential
workers
Cancellation of mass events
• Yes
Restrictions on public transport
• Public transport restricted.
Yes,
Movement tracking
• An app to track the
spread of the virus is being
developed
Video surveillance
• Surveillance warrants
may be in place for 12 days
before being reviewed by
judicial authorities.
Yes,
General travel ban
• FCO advising against all
non-essential travel
Other
• FCO is advising UK
nationals abroad to return
home ASAP.
No Yes (17/03),
Package of Financial Measures (350 Bn. GBP)
Emergency support measures for vulnerable
population
• Government confirms £500 million hardship fund
will provide council tax relief for vulnerable
households and extra protection for businesses with
ban on evictions for commercial tenants who miss
rent payments
Labour support measures
• Employees allowed to carry unused annual leave
(as a result of COVID-19) over for the next 2 years,
new allowances for self-employed
Business support measures
• Companies to receive 3-month extension period to
file accounts during COVID-19
• Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme
Macroeconomic measures
• Bank of England cut interest rates to all-time low
of 0.1% (19/03)
Yes,
Parliamentary work affected by the
crisis
• Parliament closed early for
Easter, staff continue to work
remotely (25/03)
Parliamentary contributions
• An emergency Coronavirus Bill is
being fast-tracked to allow for
drastic measures to control the
virus
• In parallel, the Joint Committee
on Human Rights has also
announced an inquiry into the
human rights implications of the
Government’s response to the
virus.
Yes,
The following elections
are postponed until May
2021:
• 40 Police and Crime
Commissioner (PCC)
elections in England and
Wales
• 118 English council
elections
• 3 local authority mayors
(Bristol, Liverpool and
Salford)
• 4 combined authority
mayors (Greater
Manchester, Liverpool,
Tees Valley, and West
Midlands)
• London Mayor and
Greater London Assembly
• 98 Parish elections
• Certain other local
referendums that are
planned for 7 May 2020
• IMF, COVD-19
Response
(https://www.imf.org/en/To
pics/imf-and-
covid19/Policy-Responses-
to-COVID-19)
• COVID-19, UK
Government
(https://www.gov.uk/coron
avirus)
United States > 100.000/1.000-10.000 Yes (13/03),
• National State of Emergency declared
(by President)
Yes,
Confinement and self-
isolation
• Stay-at- home order issued in
approximately 38 states
Limited social interaction
• Ban on public gatherings in
nearly all states.
Yes,
Closure of non-essential
businesses
• Approximately 38 states
(exceptions for supermarkets and
pharmacies)
Suspension of educational
activities
• Nearly all states
Cancellation of mass events
• Approximately 38 states
No Yes,
General travel ban
• US citizens
recommended to avoid all
non-essential travel
Travel ban for certain
countries
• Ban on all foreign
nationals who had visited
China, Iran, EU Schengen
Area countries, Ireland and
U.K. in last 14 days
(14/03)
Quarantine/self-isolation
for travellers
• All US citizens returning
from “high risk” countries
are required to quarantine
for 14 days
Other
• State Department
recommends all US
citizens not to leave the
US and to return ASAP.
Yes (21/03),
• Border with Mexico and
Canada closed for any non-
essential travel
Yes,
Economic Aid Package (2 Tn. USD)
Emergency support measures for vulnerable
population
• Food assistance and Federal student loan
obligations have been suspended for 60 days and
tax filing deadlines have been delayed
Labour support measures
• Extended unemployment insurance and paid sick
leave
Business support measures
• Providing $350 billion in forgivable loans for small
businesses through the Paycheck Protection
Program, providing advances on SBA disaster
loans that never have to be repaid and forgiving
existing non-disaster SBA loan payments over the
next six months and deferral of payroll tax
obligations
Macroeconomic measures
• Federal Reserve cut interest rate to almost zero
and launched a $700 billion quantitative easing
program (15/03).
Yes,
Parliamentary work affected by the
crisis
• Functioning, but must observe 2m
social distancing and other hygiene
measures.
Parliamentary contributions
• White House and Senate leaders
approved the economic aid package
(25/03).
Yes,
The following elections
are postponed until
further notice:
• 11 states have
postponed their
presidential primary
elections.
• IMF, COVD-19
Response
(https://www.imf.org/en/To
pics/imf-and-
covid19/Policy-Responses-
to-COVID-19)
• Centre for Disease
Control and Prevention,
COVID-19
(https://www.cdc.gov/coro
navirus/2019-ncov/whats-
new-all.html)
• Coronavirus, US
Government
(https://www.coronavirus.g
ov/)
Uzbekistan 100-1.000/0-100 No Yes
• Local restrictions
City of Tashkent, Namagan,
Samarkand and Andizhan are
closed down (no entry-exit
allowed)
• Limited social interaction
Max. 10-15 people gatherings
allowed;
Yes
• Suspension of education
activities
• Closure of non-essential
businesses
No Yes
• General travel ban
Yes, (23/03)
• Complete
Yes
• Support package announced 1 bln USD
• Business support measures
• Labour support measures
• Emergency support measures for vulnerable
populations
Yes
• Parliamentary work affected by
the crisis
The lower chamber of the parliament
suspended its meetings and now
telecommuting
N/a
EU > 100.000/10.000-100.000 • Temporary restriction on
non-essential travel to the
EU with exemptions (17/3 -
16/4)
• Green Lanes Guidelines ,
proposed by the EC to
ensure fast and continuous
delivery of goods accross
the EU (23/3)
• Air Cargo Support
Guideline, proposed by the
EC recommending
operational and
organisational changes to
keep essential transport
flows moving
• Repatriation Flights from
non-EU countries
facilitated logistically and
financially by the EU
• Border management
guidelines to protect health
and ensure availability of
goods and essential services
(17/3)
EU budget
• Coronavirus Response Investment Initiative
providing MS €37 billion of unused cohesion policy
funds (€8 billion of unspent funds that MS could
keep + €29 billion co-financed through the EU
budget) after amendment of the rules of structural
and investment funds (31/3)
• EU Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to provide support to
MS affected by public health crises like coronavirus
after extending its scope of action (31/3)
• ECB launched the Emergency Purchase
Programme (PEPP) worth €750 billion consisting
of asset purchase of private and public sector
securities to counter the risks to the monetary policy
transmission mechanism (18/3)
• EC adopted temporary state aid rules so
governments can provide liquidity to the economy to
support citizens and companies
• EC approved national measures by different
Member States, such as guarantee schemes for
companies and funds to support the
production and supply of medical devices and
masks.
• Screening of foreign direct investment, EC
issued guidelines for MS aiming at protecting
critical European assets and
technology during the crisis.
• Flexibility of the European fiscal framework
allowing support of State Aid to their economies
• EC proposed to allocate
€30 million more to the
first ever rescEU stockpile
of medical equipment, in
addition to the initially
announced €50 million,
bringing the total budget
to €80 million.