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EU digital Covid Certificate is the EU Summer deal to save holidays 2021EU digital Covid Certificate is the EU Summer deal to save holidays 2021

EU digital Covid Certificate is the EU Summer deal to save holidays 2021

European Parliament and EU Council negotiators reached a provisional deal on EU digital Covid Certificate for an EU digital Covid…

4 years ago
Clarity still needed on effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccine passportsClarity still needed on effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccine passports

Clarity still needed on effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccine passports

Being vaccinated against COVID-19 may not prevent transmission and vaccine passports may not be an “effective strategy” for restarting travel,…

4 years ago
Hungarian authorities break up EUR 8 mln VAT fraud schemeHungarian authorities break up EUR 8 mln VAT fraud scheme

Hungarian authorities break up EUR 8 mln VAT fraud scheme

The Hungarian National Tax and Customs Administration (NTCA) has dismantled an organised criminal group (OCG) suspected of facilitating VAT fraud…

4 years ago
When will we travel again in Europe?When will we travel again in Europe?

When will we travel again in Europe?

The Commission adopted a common Digital Green Certificate to travel again covering vaccination, testing and recovery. A technical framework will…

4 years ago
This is EU Digital Green Certificate to re-Open tourism and save summerThis is EU Digital Green Certificate to re-Open tourism and save summer

This is EU Digital Green Certificate to re-Open tourism and save summer

EU tourism economies have pushed for common Digital Green Certificates that would restore some travel and save European summer. Ahead…

4 years ago
Ireland joins Schengen Information System database SISIreland joins Schengen Information System database SIS

Ireland joins Schengen Information System database SIS

From March 15th 2021, Ireland will be part of Schengen Information System II the Europe’s largest and most widely used…

4 years ago
Frontex debates: One investigation closes as another beginsFrontex debates: One investigation closes as another begins

Frontex debates: One investigation closes as another begins

FSWG - European Parliament Scrutiny Working Group debates for first time with Leggeri from Frontex and Commissioner Ylva Johansson. Fourteen…

4 years ago
Vaccine certificates will save summerVaccine certificates will save summer

Vaccine certificates will save summer

European Union works on a common approach to vaccination certificates and will come back following months to this issue to…

4 years ago
Migration decreased by 31% last year compared to 2019 due to COVID19Migration decreased by 31% last year compared to 2019 due to COVID19

Migration decreased by 31% last year compared to 2019 due to COVID19

Applications for asylum seekers in Europe in 2020 decreased by 31% compared to 2019, down to the lowest levels since…

4 years ago
Fake negative Covid-19 test certificates sold across EuropeFake negative Covid-19 test certificates sold across Europe

Fake negative Covid-19 test certificates sold across Europe

As long as travel restrictions remain in place due to the pandemic, it is very likely that criminals will seize…

4 years ago
EU debates tourism industry and tries to save summer season 2021EU debates tourism industry and tries to save summer season 2021

EU debates tourism industry and tries to save summer season 2021

Can Europe save summer season 2021 with all travel restrictions related to the Coronavirus pandemic, which have decimated the tourism…

4 years ago
Data Protection GDPR needs updates to secure EU data flows to UKData Protection GDPR needs updates to secure EU data flows to UK

Data Protection GDPR needs updates to secure EU data flows to UK

There is a further transition period of six months to enable the European Commission to update GDPR EU law and…

4 years ago
Irregular Migration flows: Frontex closes Mediterranean routesIrregular Migration flows: Frontex closes Mediterranean routes

Irregular Migration flows: Frontex closes Mediterranean routes

Migrants and refugees trying to reach Europe embark on life-threatening journeys as smugglers use increasingly dangerous tactics to cross the…

4 years ago
Updates on EU travel restrictions, measures and border controlsUpdates on EU travel restrictions, measures and border controls

Updates on EU travel restrictions, measures and border controls

European Union Member States are constantly reviewing and updating measures to deal with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Schengen Area travel…

4 years ago
WHO criticizes EU over vaccine export controlsWHO criticizes EU over vaccine export controls

WHO criticizes EU over vaccine export controls

The World Health Organization (WHO) criticised European vaccines export controls and urges effective and fair use of COVID vaccines. With…

4 years ago

New 2021 Travel rules and European additional safeguards

European Commission proposed new 2021 Travel rules coordinating measures affecting Schengen Areafree movement in the European Union. This is part…

4 years ago

Migration is part of today’s world with Germany among top destinations

In Europe, Germany came the best largest single destination for migrants while the United States of America took the top…

4 years ago

Vaccine certificates could Re-Open EU and save summer tourism

A common vaccine certificate could protect the health of all Europeans, EU transport and save the summer travel holidays 2021.…

4 years ago