But with the summer tourist season looming, the bloc's European Commission hopes the new recommendations will dramatically expand that list. "Time to revive EU tourism industry and for cross-border friendships to rekindle — safely," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said. Still, the recommendation is non-binding and EU countries will be entitled to keep travel restrictions in place if they want. EU officials and nations are also talking about introducing Covid-19 certificates aimed at facilitating travel across the region this summer. On Saturday, Hungary loosened several Covid-19 restrictions for residents with government-issued immunity cards, given to those who have had one vaccine dose or recovered from Covid-19.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 03, 2021 22:18 UTC