The EC is pushing for the EU’s external borders to be closed before June 15



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European
the commission recommended extending travel restrictions for non-EU citizens
at the block’s external borders for another month, until June 15, saying that
“The situation remains volatile both in Europe and worldwide.” The institution
made a formal request to the European Parliament and the European Council.
This is happening in the context of the elimination of a series of restrictions in European countries.
in the last two weeks

In mid-March, EU countries agreed to close their external borders to citizens of
non-EU countries over a period of 30 days in an attempt to stop the spread of the new
coronavirus. The European Commission has made efforts to close the external ones.
block borders, shortly after the United States stopped all travel to Europe
citizens. In April, the ban was extended for another month, until May 15.

The representatives
EU officials say they will give priority to opening borders between countries
The EU to travel free before opening the Block to the rest of the world.

“The restrictions
on free movement and control of internal borders will have to be
phased out before we can remove external constraints
borders and guaranteeing access to the EU for residents outside the EU as insignificant
traveling, “said Ilva Johansson, EU Commissioner for Internal Affairs.

Countries around
it imposed severe restrictions on non-essential travel. In Europe, the measures
they have effectively hit economies across the continent and cut tens of thousands
jobs in the tourism industry.

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