German chancellor Merkel says EU faces its biggest test with coronavirus

German Chancellor Angela Merkel makes a media statement on the spread of the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany on March 17, 2020. (REUTERS File Photo)

BERLIN, April 6 (Reuters): The coronavirus pandemic is the European Union's biggest test, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday, adding that it was important that the bloc emerges strong from the economic crisis unleashed by the coronavirus.

"In my view, Europe, the European Union is facing the biggest test since its foundation," Merkel said. "We have a big health challenge that is impacting all member states however differently."