Summit: Pandemic and climate change the main issues of the 2nd day

Dealing with the pandemic of the young coronavirus and her climate change are the two issues that will concern European leaders today, the second day of the emergency Summit in Brussels, starting at 10.30 (Greek time).

In dealing with the pandemic, the discussion will focus on its use European Vaccination Certificate against Covid-19 which is expected to facilitate the travel and travel within the EU in anticipation of summer.

“The recent agreement on the Digital Certificates (vaccination against COVID) is a welcome step. “We must continue our coordinated approach to facilitate free movement throughout the EU,” said European Council President Charles Michel in his letter to the 27. However, he added that there must be vigilance for new mutations and readiness for action, as needed.

In addition, according to AMPE, EU solidarity with third countries to fight the pandemic will be discussed, in particular the Commission proposal for the EU to donate at least 100 million doses of vaccine to low- and middle-income third countries by the end of the year. “As a leading vaccine producer, exporter and contributor to COVAX, the EU is at the forefront of efforts to meet global needs. “We now need to look at how, and to what extent, we can further enhance the exchange of vaccines with the rest of the world.”

In terms of climate change, European leaders return to the issue after the agreement at the December Summit, when they set ambitious targets by 2030 (reduction of carbon dioxide emissions by 55%) and before the Commission’s legislative proposals are presented. “This will be a good opportunity for everyone to state their key priorities and concerns,” Michelle said.

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