European Union countries formally agreed Wednesday (14/4) on the issuance of coronavirus travel certificates as a step to reopen tourism this summer and details will be negotiated with MEPs in May, it became known from two diplomatic sources, as broadcast by APE-MPE.
The certificates will allow those who have been vaccinated, recovered from Covid-19 or have a negative diagnostic test to travel more easily within the EU.
The 27 member countries “Underlined their commitment to have the framework ready by the summer of 2021”, refers to a document adopted by the ambassadors of EU countries and which was seen by Reuters.
The position of the European Parliament is awaited
The European Parliament, which must also agree to the proposal In order for it to take effect, it will formulate its position later this month and final talks between MEPs, the countries’ ambassadors and the Commission are expected to begin in May.
EU countries work in parallel to ensure “that the necessary technological solutions have been implemented”, referred to in EU Decision 27, so that new certificates, digital or paper, can be used once approved.
The agreement of the Member States includes anti-discrimination provisions against those who cannot or do not wish to be vaccinated and allows a range of tests to be performed to demonstrate recovery.
While Member States will be required to recognize EU-approved vaccines, specific countries will also be able to issue certificates covering vaccines, such as the Russian Sputnik or the Chinese Sinovac, which have been approved only in their territory.
The other EU countries will decide whether to accept a certificate for a vaccine that has not been approved by EU regulators.
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