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Ιn a letter sent to Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hungary and Sweden, the European Commission has urged the countries to respect the travel restrictions recommendations of the European Council and to align with the Union's principles in regard to freedom of movement.
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It comes amid a deepening row over European Union border closures, with six states breaking rank with the bloc in a bid to stop the spread. On Tuesday, Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders told ministers at the General Affairs Council that six countries - Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hungary and Sweden - needed to implement a coordinated approach to border checks and closures.
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On Tuesday, Secretary of State Iulia Matei participated in the informal meeting of ministers and state secretaries for European Affairs from EU member states, held in videoconference format, informs the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE).
The officials discussed aspects related to coordination at the EU level in managing the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthening the EU resilience in the health care field, as well as initiatives in the security and defence fields.
The agenda of the General Affairs Council meeting also included discussions on the Action Plan on European Democracy, published by the European Commission in December 2020, respectively EU-UK relations, as well a briefing from the Portuguese Presidency on the Conference on the future of Europe.