BRUSSELS—The European Union escalated its battle against the new coronavirus by unveiling a plan to ban nonessential travel into most of the bloc, but EU-wide efforts face dwindling support among members more focused on national welfare. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday proposed a 30-day ban that would cover all 27 EU countries except Ireland. In announcing the proposal, which EU leaders were expected to formally adopt on Tuesday, Ms. von der Leyen encouraged other European countries, including...

Source: Wall Street Journal March 16, 2020 15:36 UTC