Merkel optimistic: Summer holidays for all Europeans, regardless of vaccination

Optimistic about summer holidays in Europe for everyone, regardless of vaccination, the chancellor appeared Angela Merkel, provided that the number of cases will remain low.

Regarding Germany, the chancellor said that the third wave of the pandemic seems to have “broken” and promised a gradual easing of restrictions, where the epidemiological situation allows.

“If you look at how low the numbers are in some countries like Portugal, then I hope we can achieve what was possible last summer,” Merkel said after the end of the EU summit in Porto. however she only participated online.

“I do not know when this will happen. “I can not give a date yet,” he clarified.

“In Germany it seems that we have broken the third wave and, where the case numbers fall, more and more will be allowed. “I hope this will apply to the whole of Europe,” she added.

Asked if the holidays would be possible for those who have not yet been vaccinated against Covid-19, Merkel said it was “self-evident”, as happened last year, “when it comes to the vaccine. it was still theoretical “, while many tests were not yet available.

“That is why I say that as the number of cases drops, this will mean freedom for all. And now we have both helpers, vaccines and tests. “With these we will be better,” he added.

Referring once again to vaccine patents, the German Chancellor stressed that she did not consider their release a solution to facilitate access for more people to them.

“I believe we need the creativity and innovation power of businesses,” he said, warning of the problems that will arise from the release of highly complex vaccine formulations.

“All this works best when companies expand their production, give licenses and pay attention to quality. “This is the safest way to get the vaccine for everyone,” he said, noting that German companies are quickly issuing production licenses abroad.

“The mood for cooperation is great. “When a patent is simply released, without quality being checked every time, then I see more risks than opportunities,” the chancellor concluded.

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