Proposed gradual relaxation of movement restrictions before EU summer vacation New Corona May 14 8:43

The EU = European Union has proposed to the Member States to gradually relax travel restrictions ahead of the summer vacation season in order to prevent further damage to tourism, which is an important industry in each country.

In the EU region, tourism is an important industry that accounts for 10% of GDP (Gross regional product), but it has been seriously affected by the movement restrictions of each country, and before the summer vacation season when it is time to scrape. There is a growing demand for relaxation of restrictions.

In response to this, on the 13th, the EU announced guidelines for the resumption of free movement within the region, and gradually relaxed the movement restrictions from areas where the infection situation had settled down, subject to thorough infection prevention measures. , Proposed to the Member States to open their borders after thorough consultation with neighboring countries.

Germany has announced in the region that it will aim to open its borders with France and Switzerland from the middle of next month, and it is expected that the movement towards the resumption of free movement in the region will become more active in the future.

The EU, on the other hand, is asking for extension of the ban on the acceptance of foreign travelers until the 15th of next month.