I think you miss out Brexit effects (GB 'possible thoughts of an historic breakout' between England, Wales, Scotland, ..) effects as well, also sars-cov2 did happen in great calendar time for most other EU countries, when most EU internal fights and disagreements (Italy, Greece, Ireland, and so on) and social turbulence (France yellow vests, Spain split treats by region of Cataluña, Hungary strange anti-democratic laws, and so on) EU storm .. So, I do believe that the "coronavirus narratives" will become more believable as time goes by.. but was not expecting your endorsement to it..