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2021 May 9 15:34
EU COVID-19 Certificate is crucial to revive regional tourism but it must be non-discriminatory and respect high security standards
Regions and cities unanimously back the use of a common document to facilitate free movement in the EU during the pandemic and boost the tourism sector s recovery towards new sustainable models
The plenary of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) approved by unanimity a resolution promoted by all political groups which welcomes the European Commission s proposal to create a new Digital Green Certificate. However, regional and local leaders suggest that, for sake of clarity, the document should be renamed EU COVID-19 Certificate, as put forward by the European Parliament. They insist that it should not be a travel document and stress the principle of non-discrimination, in particular towards non-vaccinated persons. Moreover, during a debate on the tourism, hotel and catering sectors recovery, CoR members committed to turn th
Govt cannot delay roll out of Digital Green Cert
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“The Irish Government must ensure that there is no delay in the rollout of the Digital Green Certificate,” according to Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher.
Mr Kelleher was commenting as the European Parliament was finalising its position ahead of negotiations with the Commission and European Council this week.
“Good work is being undertaken at Parliament level this week. Based on previously announced timelines, it is expected that the trilogue negotiations will conclude by the end of May.
“We then expect Member States to take up to six weeks to roll out their systems, in alignment with agri EU guidelines. All going well the DGCs should be available by mid-July.
Dublin Airport travel: Holiday boost for Irish sunseekers as Spain and Greece expected to open up by end of June
It will be a “legal obligation” for the Government to bring in the regulation and a “legal right” for people to get it
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Marbella and nearby Puerto Banús are important tourist resorts on the Costa del Sol.
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What Covid vaccine passports mean for your summer holiday – and how to get one
Foreign holidays are set to resume this month, with the NHS app likely to be used as a holiday vaccine passport this summer
8 May 2021 • 4:51pm
Vaccine passports may be key to unlocking your holiday this summer
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Britons will be required to carry some sort of vaccine passport for international travel this summer.
The ban on foreign holidays is set to lift on May 17, and the NHS app will be ready to be used as a digital vaccine passport in time for passengers to go on their summer holidays from May 17, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps confirmed on May 7.