Vaccinated American tourists will have the right to travel to the European Union

To the gradual reopening of borders? European Commission President Ursula von Der Lane said in an interview on Sunday, April 25 that tourists from the United States would be allowed to visit the European Union in the coming months if Kovid – 19 is vaccinated. New York Times (in English).

The European Commission President has not disclosed the exact timetable New York Times As immunizations become more widespread around the world, new laws could be enacted this summer.

This is a “Recommendation” Ursula von der Lane was formed and the decision has yet to be ratified by the member states, a spokesman for the European Commission said. “The opening of the EU’s external boundaries will depend on the epidemiological situation and the ability of EU citizens to navigate within the EU.”He added.

However, due to the spread of the virus and new variants, control measures taken nationally have been tightened by several member states, the European Commission has approved, raising doubts about the potential for American tourists to travel this summer.

Negotiations are underway with the United States on digital health certificates. If these certificates are in place, the goal is for the European Union to recognize a certificate issued in the United States, and vice versa, the commission said. “We’ll have to wait and see how the talks progress.”, The spokesman said.