The European Union has come under fire over the perceived slow response in helping member states ravaged by the coronavirus protect their economies. Financial leaders from the 27 countries will be asked to consider proposals from Spain for a €1.5trillion (£1.3trillion) investment package to rebuild worst-hit economies. But with the EU27 apparently torn over the issue of how to better respond to the crisis, Brussels has now been warned "either we all sink or we all float."