Info 29 January 2021 by eub2 -- last modified 29 January 2021 In an effort to ensure timely access to COVID-19 vaccines for all EU citizens and to tackle the current lack of transparency of vaccine exports outside the EU, the European Commission on 29 January put in place a measure requiring that such exports are subject to an authorisation by Member States. Advertisement What is the rationale for the measure? The objective of this measure is to ensure timely access to COVID-19 vaccines for all EU citizens and to tackle the current lack of transparency of vaccine exports outside the EU. The European Union has supported the rapid development and production